Playful
Stubborn
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Devoted
Lively
Clever

Affectionate
Attentive
Refined
Loyal
Aloof
Fierce
Rugged

Doxie-Pins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Azawakhs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Doxie-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

Black

Black

Brown
Black
Red

Blue
Fawn
Brindle
Black

Doxie-Pins have medium-length coats.

Azawakhs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Doxie-Pin can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Doxie-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.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Epilepsy
Bloat
Wobbler's Syndrome

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma

Sensitive to Anesthesia

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Physical Examination
Radiographs
Blood Tests

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Doxie-Pin has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Doxie-Pins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Azawakhs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Doxie-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.

Doxie-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 Doxie-Pin, it's at least 4 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 Doxie-Pins usually need at least 60 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 Doxie-Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Doxie-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 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Doxie-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 Doxie-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 Doxie-Pin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Doxie-Pin is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Azawakhs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Azawakhs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

The Doxie-Pin is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Azawakhs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Doxie-Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Azawakhs are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Azawakhs are not cat friendly.

Doxie-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.

Doxie-Pins are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Azawakhs are not very stranger friendly.

Doxie-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.

Doxie-Pins are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Azawakhs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.