Azawakh

Azawakhs are known for being protective of their families. They do not like strangers and will bark and sometimes even act aggressively toward people they don’t know. Azawakhs love their families, but they do not seek out lots of attention. They are happy as long as you’re in the same area as them. Azawakhs have a high prey drive and are prone to chasing anything furry that catches their eye.

Azawakhs have a very short coat that is easy to maintain. Brushing their coat once or twice a week is all that’s necessary to remove any dead hair that would otherwise end up falling out on your couch, recliner, or bed.

The most important thing about choosing an Azawakh is that you plan to keep it for life. They can thrive in many different living situations as long as they get their daily exercise, although they prefer a place with easy access to a fenced-in, safe place to run. At the end of the day, the Azawakh is a dog that needs to be allowed to live indoors with you and your family. Azawakhs aren't usually great at making friends with children and small pets. They were born to hunt, so small critters seem like great toys to chase to them. If they are raised around children or other smaller pets, they can learn to get along with them, but play should always be supervised.

Azawakhs are natural sprinters. They love the chase, and excel at lure coursing, an activity where dogs chase a mechanical lure. Azawakhs enjoy roaming free and off-leash, but should never be allowed to do so unless they are in a safe, fenced-in area. You can also take them for a run or walk to help them happily burn off some of their energy. A half hour or more of exercise every day will be enough to turn your Azawakh into a lazy couch potato for the rest of the day.