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- Poodle Versus Azawakh: Introduction
- Poodle versus Azawakh: Overview
- Poodle versus Azawakh: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Poodle and the Azawakh
- The Similarities Between the Poodle and the Azawakh
- Temperament of the Azawakh Versus the Poodle
- The Popularity of Poodle versus Popularity of Azawakh
- Tolerates Being Alone: Poodle versus Azawakh
- Do Poodles shed more than Azawakhs?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Poodle or the Azawakh?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Poodle or the Azawakh?
- Are Poodles good family dogs? What about Azawakhs?
- Is the Poodle Easier to Train than the Azawakh?
- Which one drools more, the Poodle or the Azawakh
- How Kid-friendly are Poodles and Azawakhs?
- Does the Poodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Azawakh?
- Do Poodles Bark and Howl? What about Azawakhs?
- Can Poodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Poodle vs. Azawakh
- Can Poodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Poodle Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Poodle versus Azawakh. Which One is a Better Pet?
Poodle Versus Azawakh: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Poodle and the Azawakh? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Poodle and the Azawakh better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Poodle and the Azawakh.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Poodle and the Azawakh is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Poodle and for the Azawakh. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Poodle and the Azawakh.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Poodle or the Azawakh.
Note that there are 3 types of Poodles:
However, these 3 poodle `types` are basically the same. The only difference between them is size. Standard Poodles are big, toy poodles are small, and miniature poodles are medium-sized.
Read more about the subtle differences between the standard poodle vs. miniature poodle here and the toy poodle versus miniature poodle here.
In addition, we have articles on the detailed comparisons of the poodle to every other dog breed. Check out our articles on poodle versus other dog breeds here.
Poodle versus Azawakh: Overview
Both the Poodle and the Azawakh are similar in size. The Poodle and the Azawakh are both large-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Poodle belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
On the other hand, the Azawakh belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Poodle versus Azawakh: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Poodle to the Azawakh based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Poodle and the Azawakh
| Factor | Poodle | Azawakh |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| General Health | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 33 to 55 pounds | |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | No Data | |
| Price Range | No Data | |
| Temperament Score | 87.2 percent | 100.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | |
| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 6 | 189 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Poodle in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Azawakh. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Poodle is 88 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Azawakh is 81 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Poodle is a better pet than the Azawakh. So, you should get a Poodle!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Poodle and the Azawakh
Below is a list of where the Poodle and the Azawakh are most different:
The Similarities Between the Poodle and the Azawakh
The Poodle and the Azawakh are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Poodle and the Azawakh are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Poodle versus Azawakh
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Poodle and the Azawakh.
Poodles come in three main size categories. These three size categories are referred to as the three varieties of the poodle. Poodles of different varieties are basically the same except for their size differences. The poodle varieties based on size categorization are:
There is another variety of poodle that is not recognized in the USA but is recognized in Europe. This poodle size variety is called the Moyen Poodle. In size, the Moyen Poodle is smaller than the Standard poodle but bigger than the miniature poodle.
See below the figure that compares the different poodle sizes:
On the other hand, Azawakhs weigh 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Azawakhs are 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Temperament of the Azawakh Versus the Poodle
The Azawakh has a better temperament than the Poodle.
This is because the temperament score for the Azawakh is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Poodle is 87.2 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 87.2 percent, the Poodle has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Azawakh has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Poodle and the Azawakh by measuring the temperaments of 266 Poodles and 1 Azawakhs.
The Popularity of Poodle versus Popularity of Azawakh
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Poodle and the Azawakh over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Poodle is more popular with dog owners than the Azawakh. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Poodle is 6 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Azawakh is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Poodle
Popularity of Azawakh
| Year | Standard Poodle Popularity Rank | Azawakh Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8 | no data |
| 2014 | 7 | no data |
| 2015 | 8 | no data |
| 2016 | 7 | no data |
| 2017 | 7 | no data |
| 2018 | 7 | no data |
| 2019 | 6 | 190.0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 193.0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 185.0 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Poodle versus Azawakh
Poodles do not like to be left alone.
Poodles, by nature, are companion dogs. They like and thrive on human companionship more than most dog breeds. Poodles do not like to be left alone. Leaving a poodle alone for more than 4 hours day after day will cause separation anxiety and isolation distress in a poodle. If you plan to get a poodle, make sure you can be around your poodle most of the time, or arrange for a dog walker.
See our article on how long you can leave a poodle alone.
Azawakhs can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Poodles shed more than Azawakhs?
Poodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Although all dogs shed, and poodles are no different in this regard. But poodles shed less than many other breeds of dogs. However, if you own a poodle, you will not have the problem of having balls of dog hair on your couch and over your house. This is because the curly coat of the poodle traps the hair and other things that the poodle sheds. Therefore, people that are allergic to dogs tend to tolerate poodles better.
Check out our articles to learn more on why poodles do not shed, and on standard poodle shedding, and on shedding in toy poodles
Azawakhs shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Poodle or the Azawakh?
Poodles require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
To learn more about how to properly groom a poodle, check out our article on how to groom a poodle.
Learn more on how to take care of a poodle here.
Azawakhs are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Poodle or the Azawakh?
Poodles get along very well with other dogs.
Poodles get along very well with other dogs. Poodles are very friendly. However, it is up to the other dog to reciprocate the friendliness. Some dog breeds are just unfriendly and aggressive.
Read this article to learn about the dog breeds that get along well with poodle and the dog breeds that do not along with poodles.
Azawakhs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Poodles good family dogs? What about Azawakhs?
Poodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Poodles make a good addition to a family. They love kids and kids love them.
Learn about standard poodles as family dogs here, and about how family-friendly are toy poodles here..
Azawakhs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Poodle Easier to Train than the Azawakh?
Poodles are very easy to train.
Poodles are easy to train because they are intelligent and eager to please their owners. However, it is important that you begin training a poodle to make the most out of their natural intelligence. Moreover, training your Poodle should be based on positive reinforcement and repetition. Be sure to give your Poodle praise when he obeys a command and ignores your poodle`s bad behavior.
To learn more, check out our article on how to train a poodle.
Azawakhs are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Poodle or the Azawakh
Poodles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Azawakhs do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Poodles and Azawakhs?
Poodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Azawakhs do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Does the Poodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Azawakh?
Poodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Azawakhs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Poodles Bark and Howl? What about Azawakhs?
Poodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Azawakhs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Poodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Poodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Azawakhs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Poodle vs. Azawakh
Poodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Azawakhs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Poodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Poodles can tolerate hot weather.
Azawakhs can tolerate hot weather.
Is the Poodle Better for Apartment Owners than the Azawakh?
Poodles adapt very well to apartment living.
Azawakhs adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Poodle or the Azawakh?
Poodles are very good for new dog owners.
Azawakhs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Poodle Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the poodle compares to other breeds aside from the Azawakh. So, see below the links to the comparison of the poodle to other breeds:
poodle versus American Water Spaniel poodle versus Puggle poodle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier poodle versus German Shepherd Dog poodle versus Cavachon poodle versus Pug poodle versus Dogo Argentino poodle versus American Pit Bull Terrier poodle versus Manchester Terrier poodle versus Belgian MalinoisConclusion: Poodle versus Azawakh. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Poodle and the Azawakh better suits you and your family.
