Dalmatian vs Azawakh

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

Dalmatian vs Azawakh
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Dalmatian
Azawakh
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General Details
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
24-29 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
33-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Origin Country
Croatia
Mali
Origin Year
1600 AD
1870 AD
Temperament
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Stubborn
Living Environment
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
60-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
40 MPH
Strength
High
High to Very High
Grooming Needs
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Kidney stones
Iris sphincter dysplasia
Skin allergies
Bloat
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Idiopathic epilepsy
Skin allergies
Autoimmune thyroiditis
Heart problems
Wobbler Syndrome
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Eosinophilic myositis
Lacerations
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Dalmatian
Azawakh
Breed Colors
White and Black
White and Liver Brown
Fawn
Red
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