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Azawakh
Azawakh
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 Azawakh
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group: hound
/sight |
height: m
25-29", 64-74 cm /
f 23.5-27.5", 60-70 cm
weight: m 44-55 lbs, 20-25kg
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f 33-44 lbs, 15-20 kg |
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| colors: |
fawn
with flecking limited to the extremities. all shades
are admitted from light sable to dark fawn. white, black
gray, black brindle, blue dilute brindles, grizzle, parti-color,
sand, variations of brown including chocolate. head may
or may not have black mask and the blaze is very inconstant.
coat has a white bib and a white brush at the tip of
the tail. all four limbs must have white stockings or
socks, at least a trace of a shape on the feet |
| physical traits: |
slender, elegant, muscles
visible under dry, fin, taut skin, regal bearing, elastic
movement |
| hair type: |
smooth, short, silky,
close |
personality/
temperament: |
temperamental, quick,
lively, independent, distant, stamina, vigilant, proud, alert,
attentive, reserved, distrustful or unapproachable with strangers,
gentle, affectionate with and defensive of loved ones. some
can be timid, extremely shy,panicky, aggressive or vicious |
maintenance/
special needs:
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low grooming, high exercise.
no odor. mild soap for sensitive skin. much patience and
insight into breed's character required to train, become
spiteful if harshly trained. strong hunting instinct. will
display a dominant posture amongst other dogs. strong hunting
instincts may mistake cats and other small household pets
as prey |
| nickname: |
Tuareg Sloughi, Azi |
| origination: |
Mali, West Africa |
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| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
sight hunting, guarding,
protecting, companion, warmer weather |
| good with kids? |
supervise. may mistake
rough play for aggression, may mistake a child running away
for prey, if abused may become aggressive |
| life expectancy: |
12-15 yrs |
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| of interest: |
companion, protectors
and assistant hunters of the Tuareg Bedouin nomads, from
the Nigerian middle basin and the valley of the Azawakh |
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| kennel
clubs: |
fci-(sighthound
dog breed group), ukc-(sighthound pariah dog breed group),
saku, arba - (hound dog breed group) |
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