Whippet vs Azawakh
Compare the Whippet to the Azawakh. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Azawakhs.
Whippet
Azawakh
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
24-29 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
33-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Azawakh
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Mali
Origin Year
1610 AD
1870 AD
Whippet
Azawakh
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Azawakh
Whippet
Azawakh
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
60-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Azawakh
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
40 MPH
Strength
Medium
High to Very High
Whippet
Azawakh
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Whippet
Azawakh
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Whippet
Azawakh
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Whippet
Azawakh
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Azawakh
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Whippet
Azawakh
Whippet
Azawakh
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Whippet
Azawakh
