Azawakh vs Thai Ridgeback
Compare the Azawakh to the Thai Ridgeback. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Azawakhs and Thai Ridgebacks.
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
33-55 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
Origin Country
Mali
Thailand
Origin Year
1870 AD
1650 AD
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-100 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
Energy Level
Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
High
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Azawakh
Thai Ridgeback
