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- Border Collie Versus Azawakh: Introduction
- Border Collie versus Azawakh: Overview
- Border Collie versus Azawakh: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Azawakh
- The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Azawakh
- Size Comparison of the Border Collie versus Azawakh
- Lifespan of Border Collie versus Azawakh
- Temperament of the Azawakh Versus the Border Collie
- The Popularity of Border Collie versus Popularity of Azawakh
- Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Azawakh
- Do Border Collies shed more than Azawakhs?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Azawakh?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Azawakh?
- Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Azawakhs?
- Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Azawakh?
- Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Azawakh
- How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Azawakhs?
- Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Azawakh?
- Do Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Azawakhs?
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Azawakh
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Border Collie versus Azawakh. Which One is a Better Pet?
Border Collie Versus Azawakh: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie and the Azawakh.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie or the Azawakh.
Note that the border collie breed comes in two varieties based on coat texture. There is the smooth-coat border collie and the rough-coat border collie. Read our article on rough-coat border collie versus smooth-coat border collie.
Furthermore, the border collie dog breed is very different from the collie dog breed. Learn about the differences between these two dog breeds in our border collie versus collie article.
Finally, just like the border collie, the collie also comes in two varieties. There is the rough collie and the smooth collie. To learn about the differences and similarities between them, check out our article on rough collie versus smooth collie.
Border Collie versus Azawakh: Overview
A very important difference between the Border Collie and the Azawakh is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog while the Azawakh is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Border Collie belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
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.
Border Collie versus Azawakh: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Border Collie 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 Border Collie and the Azawakh
| Factor | Border Collie | Azawakh |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Height | 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder | 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 30 to 45 pounds | 33 to 55 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $1000 | No Data |
| Price Range | $600 – $1250 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 82.4 percent | 100.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | |
| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 36 | 189 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Border Collie 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 Border Collie is 80 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Azawakh is 81 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Azawakh, we still believe that the Border Collie is a better pet than the Azawakh.
This is because Border Collies are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Border Collie will come out on top.
Also, we are biased in favor of the Border Collie :-). We are for the Border Collie. So get a Border Collie!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Azawakh
Below is a list of where the Border Collie and the Azawakh are most different:
The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Azawakh
The Border Collie and the Azawakh are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Border Collie and the Azawakh are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Border Collie versus Azawakh
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Border Collie and the Azawakh.
The Border Collie weighs 30 to 45 pounds when fully grown. The Border Collie is 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Azawakh weighs 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. The Azawakh is 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Here is our article on Border Collie size, Border Collie growth, and Border Collie weight.
Lifespan of Border Collie versus Azawakh
The lifespan of the Border Collie is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Border Collie is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of the Azawakh is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Azawakh is 13.5 years.
The Azawakh lives as long as the Border Collie.
Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie lifespan and how long Border Collie live.
Temperament of the Azawakh Versus the Border Collie
The Azawakh has a better temperament than the Border Collie.
This is because the temperament score for the Azawakh is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Border Collie is 82.4 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 82.4 percent, the Border Collie has a below-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 Border Collie and the Azawakh by measuring the temperaments of 312 Border Collies and 1 Azawakhs.
The Popularity of Border Collie 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 Border Collie and the Azawakh over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Border Collie is more popular with dog owners than the Azawakh. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Border Collie is 36 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Azawakh is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Border Collie
Popularity of Azawakh
| Year | Border Collie Popularity Rank | Azawakh Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 44 | no data |
| 2014 | 40 | no data |
| 2015 | 38 | no data |
| 2016 | 38 | no data |
| 2017 | 38 | no data |
| 2018 | 35 | no data |
| 2019 | 33 | 190.0 |
| 2020 | 32 | 193.0 |
| 2021 | 31 | 185.0 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Azawakh
Border Collies do not like to be left alone.
Azawakhs can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Border Collies shed more than Azawakhs?
Border Collies shed moderately.
Check out our articles to learn more on how to minimize shedding in Border Collies, and on how to groom a Border Collie
Azawakhs shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Azawakh?
Border Collies are moderately easy to groom.
To learn more about how to properly groom a Border Collie, check out our article on how to groom a Border Collie.
Learn more on how to take care of a Border Collie here.
Azawakhs are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Azawakh?
Border Collies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Azawakhs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Azawakhs?
Border Collies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Border Collie make a good addition to a family. They love kids and kids love them.
Learn about Border Collie temperament here.
Azawakhs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Azawakh?
Border Collies are very easy to train.
Azawakhs are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Azawakh
Border Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Azawakhs do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Azawakhs?
Border Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Azawakhs do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Azawakh?
Border Collies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and 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 Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Azawakhs?
Border Collies 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 Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Border Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.
Azawakhs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Azawakh
Border Collies 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 Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Border Collies can tolerate hot weather.
Azawakhs can tolerate hot weather.
Is the Border Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Azawakh?
Border Collies do not adapt well to apartment living.
Azawakhs adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Border Collie or the Azawakh?
Border Collies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Azawakhs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Border Collie compares to other breeds aside from the Azawakh. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Border Collie to other breeds:
Border Collie versus Maltese Border Collie versus Portuguese Pointer Border Collie versus Golden Cocker Retriever Border Collie versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Border Collie versus Goldador Border Collie versus Tibetan Spaniel Border Collie versus Rottweiler Border Collie versus Airedale Terrier Border Collie versus Siberian Husky Border Collie versus Lagotto Romagnolo Border Collie versus Cocker Spaniel Border Collie versus Basset Hound Border Collie versus Bolognese Border Collie versus Biewer Terrier Border Collie versus Japanese Spitz Border Collie versus Brussels Griffon Border Collie versus Portuguese Water Dog Border Collie versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Border Collie versus BullmastiffConclusion: Border Collie 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 Border Collie and the Azawakh better suits you and your family.
