Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Patient
Lively
Keen
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright
Clever

Affectionate
Attentive
Refined
Loyal
Aloof
Fierce
Rugged

French Pins are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose an Azawakh if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Brown
Red
Black
White

Blue
Fawn
Brindle
Black

A French Pin can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Azawakh can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

French Pins are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Azawakhs may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Epilepsy
Bloat
Wobbler's Syndrome

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Sensitive to Anesthesia

Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Fecal Examination
Biopsy
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Endocardiogram
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)
Dermatopathology

Blood Test
X-Rays

French Pin has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Azawakh has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

French Pins bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Azawakh dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

French Pins are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Azawakhs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For French Pin, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Azawakh, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most French Pins usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Azawakhs usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The French Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Azawakh is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

French Pin should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Azawakh should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) French Pin feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 44-55 pound (20 - 25 kg) Azawakh feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a French Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Azawakh is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a French Pin is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Azawakh is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Azawakhs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

French Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Azawakhs are not the best choice for families with kids.

French Pins are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Azawakhs are not cat friendly.

French Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Azawakhs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

French Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Azawakhs are not very stranger friendly.

French Pins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Azawakhs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.