Azawakh vs Dingo

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

Azawakh vs Dingo
Azawakh
Dingo
Azawakh
Dingo
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General Details
Azawakh
Dingo
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
33-55 Pounds
20-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Azawakh
Dingo
Origin Country
Mali
Australia
Origin Year
1870 AD
-1500 BC
Temperament
Azawakh
Dingo
Overall Friendliness
Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
None
Personality
Azawakh
Dingo
Traits
Aggressive
Stubborn
Aggressive
Stubborn
Living Environment
Azawakh
Dingo
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-100 °F
0-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
None
Exercise Needs
Azawakh
Dingo
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
High
Grooming Needs
Azawakh
Dingo
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Azawakh
Dingo
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Azawakh
Dingo
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Azawakh
Dingo
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Azawakh
Dingo
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Health Concerns
Azawakh
Dingo
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Idiopathic epilepsy
Skin allergies
Autoimmune thyroiditis
Heart problems
Wobbler Syndrome
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Eosinophilic myositis
Lacerations
Canine distemper
Heart worms
Tapeworms
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Azawakh
Dingo
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Azawakh
Dingo
Breed Colors
Fawn
Red
Black
Black and Tan
Cream
Reddish Brown
Yellow
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