Why the Doberman Pinscher is Better than the Azawakh as a Pet

Last Updated: Jun 18, 2022

Quick Links: Table of Contents

• Doberman Pinscher Versus Azawakh: Introduction
• Doberman Pinscher versus Azawakh: Overview
• Doberman Pinscher versus Azawakh: Comparison Table
• The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh
• The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh
• Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Azawakh
• Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Azawakh
• Temperament of the Azawakh Versus the Doberman Pinscher
• The Popularity of Doberman Pinscher versus Popularity of Azawakh
• Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Azawakh
• Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Azawakhs?
• Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Azawakh?
• Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Azawakh?
• Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Azawakhs?
• Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Azawakh?
• Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Azawakh
• How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Azawakhs?
• Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Azawakh?
• Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Azawakhs?
• Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather?
• Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Azawakh
• Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather?
• Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
• Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Azawakh. Which One is a Better Pet?

Doberman Pinscher Versus Azawakh: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher or the Azawakh.

Doberman Pinscher versus Azawakh: Overview

Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh are similar in size. The Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh are both large-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Doberman Pinscher belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

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.

Doberman Pinscher versus Azawakh: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher is 81 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Azawakh is 81 out of 125.

Despite the equal Better-Pet score of the Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh, we still think that the Doberman Pinscher is a better pet than the Azawakh.

This is because Doberman Pinschers are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Doberman Pinscher will come out on top.

Also, we are biased in favor of the Doberman Pinscher :-). We are for the Doberman Pinscher. So get a Doberman Pinscher!

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh

Below is a list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh are most different:

The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh

The Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh are most similar:

Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Azawakh

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh.

The Doberman Pinscher weighs 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. The Doberman Pinscher is 24 to 28 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.

Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Azawakh

The lifespan of the Doberman Pinscher is between 10 to 13 years. The average lifespan of the Doberman Pinscher is 11.5 years.

The lifespan of the Azawakh is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Azawakh is 13.5 years.

The Azawakh live longer than the Doberman Pinscher.

Temperament of the Azawakh Versus the Doberman Pinscher

The Azawakh has a better temperament than the Doberman Pinscher.

This is because the temperament score for the Azawakh is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Doberman Pinscher is 79.5 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 79.5 percent, the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh by measuring the temperaments of 1780 Doberman Pinschers and 1 Azawakhs.

The Popularity of Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh over the years.

Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Doberman Pinscher is more popular with dog owners than the Azawakh. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Doberman Pinscher is 15 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Azawakh is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.

Popularity of Doberman Pinscher

Popularity of Azawakh

Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Azawakh

Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

Azawakhs can be left alone only for a short time.

Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Azawakhs?

Doberman Pinschers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

Azawakhs shed moderately.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Azawakh?

Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

Azawakhs are very easy to groom.

Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Azawakh?

Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

Azawakhs get along fairly well with other dogs.

Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Azawakhs?

Doberman Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

Azawakhs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Azawakh?

Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

Azawakhs are fairly easy to train.

Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Azawakh

Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

Azawakhs do have a very low tendency to drool.

How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Azawakhs?

Doberman Pinschers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

Azawakhs do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Azawakh?

Doberman Pinschers 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 Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Azawakhs?

Doberman Pinschers 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 Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather?

Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

Azawakhs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Azawakh

Doberman Pinschers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

Azawakhs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather?

Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

Azawakhs can tolerate hot weather.

Is the Doberman Pinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Azawakh?

Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

Azawakhs adapt very well to apartment living.

Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Doberman Pinscher or the Azawakh?

Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

Azawakhs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

You may also be interested in how the Doberman Pinscher compares to other breeds aside from the Azawakh. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Doberman Pinscher to other breeds:

Doberman Pinscher versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Doberman Pinscher versus Afador     Doberman Pinscher versus Pug     Doberman Pinscher versus Puggle     Doberman Pinscher versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Doberman Pinscher versus Dachshund     Doberman Pinscher versus Patterdale Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Ibizan Hound     Doberman Pinscher versus Tibetan Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Xoloitzcuintli     Doberman Pinscher versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Doberman Pinscher versus Pomeranian     Doberman Pinscher versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     

Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Azawakh better suits you and your family.