Saluki vs Azawakh
Compare the Saluki to the Azawakh. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Salukis and Azawakhs.
Saluki
Azawakh
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-28 Inches
24-29 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
33-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Saluki
Azawakh
Origin Country
Iraq
Mali
Origin Year
-6000 BC
1870 AD
Saluki
Azawakh
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Saluki
Azawakh
Saluki
Azawakh
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Saluki
Azawakh
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
42 MPH
40 MPH
Strength
High
High to Very High
Saluki
Azawakh
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Saluki
Azawakh
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Saluki
Azawakh
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Saluki
Azawakh
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Saluki
Azawakh
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Saluki
Azawakh
Saluki
Azawakh
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Saluki
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