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# The Azawakh: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Mali
An elegant Sahelian sighthound, hardy and very reserved with strangers.
Size LargeLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €1,000 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-azawakh) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=azawakh)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Good
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Endurance: It is a dog capable of sustaining significant effort and covering long distances.
- Simple maintenance: Its short coat requires little daily care apart from routine checks.
- Attachment to its family: With its own, it is gentle, loyal and affectionate.
- Reserved with strangers: His distant temperament requires serious socialization and well-managed introductions.
- High exercise needs: He does not tolerate a life that is too sedentary or insufficient outings.
- Sensitivity to cold: He must be protected when temperatures drop significantly.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: The breed is suitable for people able to offer long outings and real opportunities to run.
- Home with a secure space: A spacious environment makes it easier for it to stay balanced and better meets its need for movement.
- Sighthound enthusiasts: Its reserved temperament and particular way of functioning often appeal more to those in the know.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary lifestyle: This dog quickly suffers from a lack of physical activity and suitable stimulation.
- Apartment without real outings: A small home without significant daily exercise does not meet its needs well.
- Cold climates: Cold or humid environments do not suit it in the long term without significant precautions.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
67 cmAzawakh
- Height at the withers
- 60–74 cm
- Weight
- 16–25 kg
- Coat
- Short, fine
- FCI group
- 10
- Origin
- Mali
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Azawakh in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
Originally from the Sahel and more particularly associated with Mali, the Azawakh Greyhound long accompanied the Tuareg, Fulani and Dahoussahaq nomads in difficult living conditions. Used as a versatile sighthound hunter, it also served to keep predators away around the camps. Exported to Europe from the end of the 1960s, it was definitively recognized by the FCI in 1980.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Azawakh Greyhound is a long-limbed dog, very elegant and lean, with fine musculature and a light bone structure. Its head is elongated, narrow and well defined, its eyes are almond-shaped, its ears drooping and its chest high with a very tucked-up belly. Its coat is very short and fine, almost absent on the belly, and its coat color is fawn in different shades, sometimes brindled with black, with black mask permitted.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Azawakh Greyhound is gentle and affectionate with its owner and its close circle, but it generally remains very reserved towards strangers. Lively, attentive and with an assertive temperament, it retains a strong aptitude as a sight hunter. It is not excessively stubborn, but it appreciates a consistent framework that respects its sensitivity.
Affectionate Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
This sighthound needs freedom, space and sustained daily outings to remain balanced. He likes to run and cover long distances, which makes him more comfortable in a house with a well-secured garden than in a small urban home. On a daily basis, he is calm at home if his physical needs have been properly met.
Training
## Training and socialization
The education of the Azawakh Greyhound must combine firmness, gentleness and regularity. It is a sensitive dog that reacts badly to brutality and progresses better with positive reinforcement methods. Early socialization and stable reference points help to channel its natural reserve and to build good cooperation.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Azawakh
The Azawakh Greyhound remains a rare breed, which influences its purchase price and the availability of puppies. The cost must always be put into perspective with the quality of breeding, socialization, health monitoring and the traceability of bloodlines.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/azawakh/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Azawakh Greyhound is generally considered a robust and resilient dog when it lives in good conditions and benefits from regular veterinary follow-up. Its lean silhouette is normal for the breed and should not be confused with pathological weight loss. Its main point of vigilance remains its poor tolerance to cold.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/azawakh/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Azawakh Greyhound needs a complete, high-quality diet, adapted to its age, its size and its level of exercise. Its ration must support lean musculature and a significant energy expenditure without promoting excesses.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/azawakh/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
Among the Tuaregs, the Azawakh Greyhound is also known as Oska. The breed has also been called South Saharan Greyhound, Tuareg Greyhound or Tuareg Sloughi. Its history is closely linked to the vast Sahelian expanses, where its endurance, vigilance and speed were particularly sought after.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Azawakh
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Azawakh Greyhound live in an apartment?
It adapts with difficulty to apartment living if it does not have long, regular, and truly athletic outings. A house with a secure space generally remains better suited to its needs.
### Is the Azawakh Greyhound sociable with strangers?
The breed is known for being reserved with people it does not know. Early socialization is important, but it often retains a certain natural distance.
### Is the Azawakh Greyhound easy to care for?
Yes, its routine care is simple thanks to its short, fine coat. Weekly brushing, checking the ears, teeth, and nails are most often sufficient.
## Find a Azawakh breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Azawakh breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Azawakh breeders by country
[5 breeders of Azawakh in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-azawakh) [4 breeders of Azawakh in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-azawakh/germany) [3 breeders of Azawakh in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-azawakh/italy) [1 breeder of Azawakh in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-azawakh/united-kingdom)
[All breeders of Azawakh in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-azawakh)
## Ready to welcome a Azawakh?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-azawakh)
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