Azawakh vs Blue Lacy

Compare the Azawakh to the Blue Lacy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Azawakhs and Blue Lacies.

Azawakh vs Blue Lacy
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
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General Details
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
16-20 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
18-25 Inches
Weight
33-55 Pounds
25-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Origin Country
Mali
United States
Origin Year
1870 AD
1858 AD
Temperament
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Traits
Aggressive
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-100 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Energy Level
Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
16-20 Years
Health Concerns
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Idiopathic epilepsy
Skin allergies
Autoimmune thyroiditis
Heart problems
Wobbler Syndrome
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Eosinophilic myositis
Lacerations
Color-dilution alopecia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Azawakh
Blue Lacy
Breed Colors
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