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Azawakh Hound
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Azawakh Hound
(Tuareg Sloughi)
Tibi Hashar du Domaine du Rochereau, Owner: Ewa Grosset.
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Pronunciation |
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Description |
Particularly leggy and elegant, the Azawakh
sighthound gives a general impression of great fineness. His bone structure and
musculature is transparent beneath fine and lean tissues (skin). This sighthound
presents itself as a rangy dog whose body fits into a rectangle with Its longer
sides in vertical position.
The Azawakh's skin is
fine,
tight over the whole of the body. The hair is short, fine, down to none on the
belly. Coat colors come in fawn with flecking limited to the extremities. All
shades are admitted from light sable to dark fawn. The head may or may not have
a black mask and the blaze is very inconsistent. The coat has a white bib and a
white brush at the tip of the tail. Each of the four limbs must have
compulsorily a white "stocking", at least in shape of a trace on the feet. The
black brindleing is admitted. |
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Temperament |
Relative to its native environment, the
smooth-coated Azawakh hound mentally and structurally manifests his vocation as
hunter, protector and companion.
Quick, attentive, distant, proud,
and alert, he remains instinctively reserved with strangers and gentle
with those he loves. Socialize well. Especially slender and elegant, his frame and muscles are
visible under a dry, fine skin. The Azawakh has a natural tendency to guard.
Be sure you are this dog's calm, but firm, confident and consistent pack leader. Does best with an owner who is even-tempered, displaying a natural, but gentle authority over the dog. Independent and exceptionally fast, these dogs can reach up to 37 mph (60 km/h). |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 23-29 inches (58-74 cm.)
Weight: 37-55 pounds (17-25 kg.) |
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Living Conditions |
The Azawakh will do okay in an apartment if they
get enough exercise. They are relatively inactive indoors and a small yard will
do. Azawakhs are sensitive to the cold but do well in cold climates as long as
they wear a coat outside. |
Exercise |
Azawakhs that are kept as pets
should have regular opportunities to run free on open ground as well as have
long, brisk walks daily, preferably at the same time every day. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12 years |
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Grooming |
The smooth, short-haired coat is very easy to
groom. Simply comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and dry shampoo only
when necessary. This breed is an average shedder. |
Origin |
The Azawakh originated in the Sahel region
of Africa. They have been bred by the numerous nomadic tribes of the Southern
Sahara as hunting and guard dogs, as well as companions. The hound's vocations
were, and still are, the chase, guarding and companionship. One cannot help but
appreciate their regalness. These dogs often can be seen sleeping on the low
straw roofs of the village homes of their Mali owners. As a hyena or other night
predators approaches, the first Azawakh to see it jumps down and is quickly
joined by the others; they form a pack and chase away or kill the intruder. The
Azawakh was recognized by the United Kennel Club on January 1, 1993. |
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Recognition |
FCI, UKC - NKC, CKC, APRI, ACR |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
UKC = United Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Tibi Hashar du Domaine du Rochereau, Owner: Ewa Grosset.
Kel Simoon Elkem owned by Andra Walters, Ontario
Canada and Tagalas, owned by Deb Kidwell & Rhonda Mann, Rhoadesville, VA, Photo by: Sighthound Snaps, Richard Branchaud. Photo submitted by: Deb Kidwell, Kel Simoon Azawakhs
Debakkar Kel Dahoussahaq, Photo Courtesy of Azawakh Al-Ifriqiya.
Jana - Photos Courtesy of Azawakh
Al-Ifriqiya.
Al-Hara's Tarada - Photos Courtesy of Azawakh
Al-Ifriqiya.
Azawakh
Hound Pictures 1
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