Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Azawakh Growth
- Azawakh Weight and Growth Chart
- Azawakh Growth Calculator
- How Much Should a Azawakh Weigh?
- What is the Height of the Azawakh?
- Is Your Azawakh Growing Normally? This is How to Tell
- How to Measure the Weight of your Azawakh
- How Fast Do Azawakhs Grow? Azawakh Growth Rate
- Azawakh Growth Stages
- Azawakh Weight/Growth Chart in KG
- How Much Should a 12-Week-old Azawakh Weigh?
- How Much Should a 4-Month-old Azawakh Weigh?
- How Much Should a 6-Month-old Azawakh Weigh?
- How Much Should a 1-Year-old Azawakh Weigh?
- How to Tell If Your Azawakh is Overweight
- Conclusion on Azawakh Weight and Growth
Azawakh Growth
Did you just get the Azawakh puppy? And do you want to know when your Azawakh will stop growing and how big your Azawakh will get? Or do you want to know if your Azawakh is of the ideal weight for its age?
In this article, we will answer all relevant questions related to Azawakh growth and weight.
If you do not own the Azawakh yet, make sure you purchase your Azawakh from an ethical Azawakh breeder or work with a reputable rescue. Check out our Azawakh buying guide and Azawakh price guide here.
It is important for you as a caring Azawakh owner to know if your Azawakh is growing normally and if your Azawakh is not overweight or underweight.
Extensive research studies have shown that most dogs are overweight because their owners spoil them with food, treats, and an easy life. Most dogs eat way too much and do not get enough exercise. Research has also shown that one of the reasons many dogs die young is because they are overweight. You can extend your dog`s life by making sure your dog is of healthy weight and growth.One final reason to keep track of your Azawakh`s weight and growth is that your Azawakh`s weight and growth pattern can tell you if your Azawakh has some underlying health conditions (such as bone, heart, hormone diseases). This is what recent research has shown.
This article contains the Azawakh growth calculator that you can use to predict your Azawakh`s adult weight. This article also contains the Azawakh growth chart and weight calculator that you can use to approximately tell if your Azawakh`s weight is in the normal range based on its current weight.
However, the more accurate method to predict and track normal growth in your Azawakh is by regularly weighing your Azawakh and recording the weight of your Azawakh with our free dog weight tracker and weight predictor. Our tool will tell you, first, a more accurate future weight of your Azawakh and, second, if your Azawakh is growing normally.
We designed our dog weight tracker and weight predictor based on a recent research study carried out by researchers from Banfield Pet Hospitals and the University of Liverpool. This study collected and analyzed the weight of over 6 million healthy dogs in the United States. The dogs studied included dogs in the Azawakh weight category.
Azawakh Weight and Growth Chart
Below is the typical growth chart and weight chart of Azawakhs at different stages in their lives.
Note that your Azawakh may be slightly heavier or lighter than what the chart says. The growth chart is an average weight chart.
To know how much food to feed your Azawakh at different ages and weights, check out our Azawakh feeding guide and calculator.
To know how much water your Azawakh needs to drink at different ages and weights, check out our Azawakh water drinking guide and calculator.
| Age | Average Weight | Typical Weight Range |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Weeks | 17 LBS | 16 LBS – 19 LBS |
| 20 Weeks | 24 LBS | 20 LBS – 28 LBS |
| 25 Weeks | 29 LBS | 23 LBS – 35 LBS |
| 30 Weeks | 33 LBS | 25 LBS – 40 LBS |
| 35 Weeks | 36 LBS | 27 LBS – 44 LBS |
| 40 Weeks | 38 LBS | 28 LBS – 47 LBS |
| 45 Weeks | 39 LBS | 29 LBS – 49 LBS |
| 60 Weeks | 41 LBS | 30 LBS – 51 LBS |
Azawakh Growth Calculator
Use the calculator below to estimate how big your Azawakh will get based on its current weight.
This Azawakh growth calculator is based on the typical weight curve of a Azawakh shown above. The calculator assumes that your Azawakh is growing normally, and not on its way to become overweight or underweight.
How Much Should a Azawakh Weigh?
Azawakhs typically weigh between 33 to 55 pounds.
Above is a graph that shows how much a Azawakh should weigh at different ages. Check where the weight of your Azawakh falls in the graph for its age.
The weights in the dark green region is typical for Azawakhs.
If the weight of your Azawakh falls outside the dark green region for its age, then you should consult a vet.
Also, you can use the Azawakh weight calculator below to find the typical weight and the normal weight range of Azawakhs, male or female, of any age between 12 weeks and 100 weeks.
If you want to see how the weight of your Azawakh compares to that of other Azawakh`s of its age, enter the weight of your Azawakh in the calculator, and the calculator will show you where your Azawakh stands on the weight chart.
The calculator will also tell you if your Azawakh is within the normal weight range for the Azawakh.
This Azawakh weight calculator uses information from a research study on dog weight carried out by researchers at the University of Liverpool.
Please, talk to your vet before taking any decision on your pet`s weight and health.
What is the Height of the Azawakh?
The adult Azawakh is 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder. This is the average adult height of the Azawakh.
Is Your Azawakh Growing Normally? This is How to Tell
Puppy growth predictors, growth charts, and growth calculators like the ones above are approximate methods for predicting growth in dogs. However, these tools have limited capabilities. This is because each dog is unique and a dog`s growth may be different from that of the overall dog population.
A more accurate and scientific way to predict a dog`s growth is to measure the dog`s weight every week and record the weight. Doing this with your Azawakh will give you a clearer picture of how your Azawakh is growing.
You can use our free tool to track your Azawakh`s growth and weight over time. Our tool will also let you know if your Azawakh is growing normally.
Tracking your Azawakh`s weight will let you see the unique growth trajectory of your Azawakh. You can use this growth trajectory to accurately predict how big your Azawakh will get. The growth trajectory will also let you know very early if your Azawakh will become overweight or underweight.
Monitoring your dog`s weight is important because pet obesity is one of the leading causes of premature death in dogs. And these days, pets gain weight very easily because their owners spoil them with lots of treats and food. Catching early abnormal weight in your dog and correcting it (through diet changes, exercise) can significantly extend your dog`s life.
Below is what a normal growth pattern and what abnormal growth patterns look like in Azawakhs. You can compare your Azawakh growth trajectory against these references to see if your Azawakh is growing normally or you can use our automatic tool.
How to Measure the Weight of your Azawakh
There are two methods you can use to measure your Azawakh`s weight.
The first method, which is the better and more accurate method to weigh your Azawakh, is to use a dog weighing scale.
Using a dog scale is important if you would like to monitor your Azawakh`s growth regularly to catch any abnormal growth early.
Having a scale for weighing your Azawakh will make it easy for you to weigh your Azawakh regularly without any trouble.
The scale that we recommend for weighing the Azawakh is this high durability and affordable W.C Redmon Precision Digital Pet Scale. Click here to check out this scale on Amazon.
The second method is to use a bathroom scale to weigh yourself while holding your Azawakh. Then use the same scale to weigh yourself without your Azawakh. Then calculate your weight when holding your dog minus your weight when not holding your Azawakh. This method is illustrated in the picture below.
However, note that this method of holding your dog on a scale is not very accurate, and it may be difficult for you to use this method to weigh your Azawakh if your Azawakh is very heavy or if your Azawakh is the type that would not stay still while being held.
How Fast Do Azawakhs Grow? Azawakh Growth Rate
Starting from 3 months of age, Azawakhs grow at a rate of 1.55 pounds per week (0.70 Kilograms per week) on average. Starting at 4 months, your Azawakh will gain 1.28 pounds (0.58 Kilograms) every week on average.
At 5 months of age, your Azawakh will grow at a rate of 1.04 pounds per week (0.47 Kilograms per week) on average. Then at 6 months, your Azawakh will gain 0.83 pounds (0.38 Kilograms) every week on average.
See the growth rate chart of the Azawakh below
| Age (Months) | Growth per week (Pounds) | Growth per week (Kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Months | 1.55 | 0.70 |
| 4 Months | 1.28 | 0.58 |
| 5 Months | 1.04 | 0.47 |
| 6 Months | 0.83 | 0.38 |
| 7 Months | 0.66 | 0.30 |
| 8 Months | 0.51 | 0.23 |
Azawakh Growth Stages
Your Azawakh will go through a number of developmental stages on its journey to adulthood. Your Azawakh`s growth pattern can be categorized into 6 distinct stages: Neonatal, Transitional, Socialization Period, Juvenile Period, Adolescent Period, and Maturity.
You can know the developmental stage of your Azawakh based on how old your Azawakh is.
1. Azawakh Neonatal Period
Azawakh Neonatal Period is from Birth to 2 weeks. During this stage, the Azawakh puppy will be totally dependent on its mother. The Azawakh puppy`s eyes will still be unopened with no sense of vision. The Azawakh puppy will only have the senses of taste and touch
2. Azawakh Transitional Period
Azawakh Transitional Period is from 2 weeks to 3 weeks. During this stage, the Azawakh puppy will continue to develop a better sense of hearing and taste. The puppy`s teeth will start coming through and its eyes will begin to open.
During this stage, the Azawakh puppy begins to crawl forward and backward, begins to stand, begins to wag its tail. This is also the age where your puppy’s personality begins to develop.
3. Azawakh Socialization Period
Azawakh Socialization Period is from 3 weeks to 14 weeks. During this stage, the Azawakh puppy will be able to fully use all of its senses (vision, smell, touch, hearing, taste), and the puppy will learn to survive without its mother.
Also during this stage, the Azawakh puppy learns how to act like a dog (biting, chasing, barking, etc). The rapid learning and socialization of the puppy occur at this stage, and what the Azawakh puppy learns in this stage will have a long-term effect on the puppy`s behavior as an adult.
4. Azawakh Juvenile Period
Azawakh Juvenile Period is from 3-4 Months to 5-14 months. During this stage, the Azawakh puppies will attempt to clarify and resolve their boundaries. Their baby teeth start getting replaced by adult teeth.
5. Azawakh Adolescent Period
Azawakh Adolescent Period is from 5-14 Months to 2-3 Years. Azawakhs go through social and sexual maturity during this stage.
6. Azawakh Maturity Period
Azawakh Maturity Period is from 1 year to 4 years. At this age, your Azawakh will transition to full adulthood.
Azawakh Weight/Growth Chart in KG
Below is typical growth and weight chart of the all in Kilograms (kg).
| Age | Average Weight | Typical Weight Range |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Weeks | 8 KG | 7 KG – 8 KG |
| 20 Weeks | 11 KG | 9 KG – 12 KG |
| 25 Weeks | 13 KG | 10 KG – 16 KG |
| 30 Weeks | 15 KG | 11 KG – 18 KG |
| 35 Weeks | 16 KG | 12 KG – 20 KG |
| 40 Weeks | 17 KG | 13 KG – 21 KG |
| 45 Weeks | 17 KG | 13 KG – 22 KG |
| 60 Weeks | 18 KG | 13 KG – 23 KG |
How Much Should a 12-Week-old Azawakh Weigh?
The average weight of a 12-week-old Azawakh is 13.1 lbs (5.9 kg).
The typical weight range of a 12-week-old Azawakh is from 13.2 lbs to 13.0 lbs (6.0 kg to 5.9 kg).
How Much Should a 4-Month-old Azawakh Weigh?
The average weight of a 4-month-old Azawakh is 19.3 lbs (8.8 kg).
The typical weight range of a 4-month-old Azawakh is from 17.2 lbs to 21.4 lbs (7.8 kg to 9.7 kg).
How Much Should a 6-Month-old Azawakh Weigh?
The average weight of a 6-month-old Azawakh is 28.5 lbs (12.9 kg).
The typical weight range of a 6-month-old Azawakh is from 22.9 lbs to 34.1 lbs (10.4 kg to 15.5 kg).
How Much Should a 1-Year-old Azawakh Weigh?
The average weight of a 1-year-old Azawakh is 40.6 lbs (18.4 kg).
The typical weight range of a 1-year-old Azawakh is from 30.3 lbs to 50.9 lbs (13.7 kg to 23.1 kg).
How to Tell If Your Azawakh is Overweight
As mentioned earlier in this article, a very accurate way to know if your Azawakh puppy is on its way to becoming overweight is by weighing your dog every week and recording its weight. This will show you the growth trajectory of your Azawakh puppy. And a close look at your puppy`s growth trajectory will tell you if your Azawakh puppy will be overweight or underweight. This method is relatively easy to use.
You can use our free online tool to track your Azawakh puppy`s growth curve.
However, if you do not have a record of the weekly weights of your Azawakh, and you want to tell if your dog is overweight, underweight, or of normal weight, then you can use a chart called the body condition chart shown below. This method requires some expertise to use, and it is further discussed below.
To tell your dog`s body condition, first, look at your dog closely and observe which of its bones and structures are sticking out or not sticking out from under its skin. Next, use your hands to feel for fat and bones over your dog. To know which bones to look and feel for, check out the body condition tool guide from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association and this guide. This exercise will tell you the body condition score for your dog.
Body condition scores are from a scale of 1 to 9. A score of 1, 2 or 3 means that a dog is too skinny. A score of 4 or 5 means that a dog is of ideal weight, and a score above 5 means that a dog is overweight.
Talk to your vet if your Azawakh appears to be overweight. The vet might recommend reducing how much food to feed your Azawakh.
Conclusion on Azawakh Weight and Growth
In this article, we have provided you with the information, growth charts and growth calculators to help you tell how big your Azawakh will get. These tools will also help tell if your Azawakh is growing normally.
However, the best way to monitor and predict the growth of your Azawakh is to measure and record your puppy Azawakh`s weight every week.
Use our free Azawakh weight tracker and calculator tool available here to track and predict your Azawakh`s weight.
It is important that every Azawakh owner monitors the growth of their Azawakh for normal growth by checking the weight of their Azawakh regularly. Regular weight monitoring will let you detect any abnormal growth very early before it is too late. We discussed how you can tell if your Azawakh is growing normally from your Azawakh`s weight history earlier in this article.
Abnormal growth in Azawakh can be because of underlying disease (such are heart, hormonal, or bone problems) or because of overfeeding or underfeeding. All of the aforementioned reduce the Azawakh lifespan and quality of life.
Don`t wait. Start tracking your Azawakh`s weight today!
