Azawakh

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Azawakh
Azawakh female
Other names	Idi Hanshee Oska Rawondu Bareeru Wulo (formerly) Tuareg Sloughi
Origin	Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
Traits Height Males 64–74 cm (25–29 in) Females 60–70 cm (24–28 in) Weight Males 20–25 kg (44–55 lb) Females 15–20 kg (33–44 lb) Coat Short, fine Color Fawn
Kennel club standards Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Azawakh is a breed of dog from West Africa. With ancient origins, it is raised throughout the Sahelian zone of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. This region includes the Azawagh Valley for which the breed is named. While commonly associated with the nomadic Tuareg people, the dogs are also bred and owned by other ethnic groups, such as the Peulh, Bella, and Hausa. The Azawakh is more related to the Sloughi than it is to the Saluki.^{[1][unreliable source?]}