Azawakh Puppy Weight Calculator

Calculate the adult weight for your Azawakh. Just type your puppy’s current weight and age and see how big your puppy gets.

Azawakh Breed Profile

Breed Overview

The Azawakh is a rare and ancient sighthound breed originating from the Sahel region of West Africa, specifically Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. Traditionally used by the nomadic Tuareg people to guard and hunt, the Azawakh is renowned for its exceptional speed, endurance, and elegance. This breed is lean, loyal, and deeply bonded with its family, yet typically aloof with strangers.

Categorized as a large breed, the Azawakh typically weighs between 33 to 55 pounds and stands 23 to 29 inches tall. Growth tracking is especially important for Azawakhs due to their unique build — long-legged and very lean, with minimal body fat. Monitoring their development ensures proper muscle mass and bone support form gradually and safely, avoiding conditions like joint strain or undernourishment.

For more detailed information, refer to the AKC Azawakh Breed Standard.

Azawakh Growth Chart & Weight Ranges

Below is a general guide to Azawakh puppy growth. Keep in mind that males are usually 5–10 lbs heavier and slightly taller than females.

Age	Average Male Weight	Average Female Weight
4 weeks	4 – 6 lbs	3.5 – 5 lbs
8 weeks	9 – 12 lbs	8 – 10 lbs
3 months	15 – 20 lbs	13 – 18 lbs
4 months	18 – 25 lbs	16 – 22 lbs
6 months	25 – 35 lbs	22 – 32 lbs
9 months	30 – 45 lbs	27 – 40 lbs
12 months	33 – 55 lbs	30 – 50 lbs

Most Azawakhs reach their adult height by 9–12 months, but they may continue to gain lean muscle mass and fill out until 15–18 months.

How Much Bigger Will My Azawakh Puppy Get?

Azawakh puppies grow quickly during the first few months of life:

• By 4 months, most Azawakh pups have reached about 50–60% of their adult weight.
• A useful rule of thumb: Double your puppy’s weight at 16 weeks to estimate their adult weight.
• While they reach height maturity around 9–12 months, muscular development and full maturity may not occur until 18 months.

Due to their slender physique, it’s easy to misjudge healthy weight — visible ribs are normal, but hips and spine should not protrude sharply.

Azawakh Growth Tips

Nutrition

• Feed a high-quality large-breed puppy formula from weaning through 12 months.
• Until 6 months, offer 3 meals per day, then reduce to 2 meals daily.
• Azawakhs have fast metabolisms—underfeeding or low-protein diets can lead to stunted growth and weakness.

Choose foods with lean proteins and healthy fats to support their athletic build. Avoid overfeeding, as this can stress their delicate bone structure.

Exercise

• Azawakh puppies are energetic and need daily movement, but their joints are still developing:
  • Provide frequent, short walks and off-leash play in secure areas.
  • Avoid high-impact activities (such as jumping and stair climbing) until after 12 months.
  • Mental enrichment (like scent games and obedience tasks) helps channel their alertness and intelligence.

Health Watch

Key growth-related issues to monitor include:

• Hip dysplasia – though lean, Azawakhs can still develop joint issues if overexercised or improperly nourished.
• Panosteitis – a condition causing limping during rapid growth.
• Hypothyroidism and autoimmune disorders are more common in some bloodlines.

Work with your vet to establish growth benchmarks and consider early health screenings. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) offers guidance on hip and joint assessments.