How long does a Azawakh live?

The listed lifespan for a Azawakh is 12–15 years.

How tall is a Azawakh?

The listed height for a Azawakh is 25–29 in (male), 23.5–27.5 in (female).

Is a Azawakh good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Azawakh is 3 out of 5.

When is a Azawakh full grown?

The growth size band for a Azawakh is up to 24 months.

Hound Group

Azawakh

Azawakh is a large dog in the Hound Group. Adult weight is 44–55 lb (male), 33–44 lb (female), height is 25–29 in (male), 23.5–27.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Independent, Loyal, Deeply affectionate.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Azawakh dog — Photo: Canarian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight44–55 lb (male), 33–44 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupHound Group

Height

25–29 in (male), 23.5–27.5 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

2 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about 0.9 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 44 lb is about 15.2 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Sahel Region. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.7 points below the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 2 out of 5, so short sessions tend to work better than long drills. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 195 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: No recommended health tests. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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