If you've never heard of the Azawakh dog breed, you're not alone. These African sighthounds are uncommon in the United States, but they have been valued companions in their home regions for centuries.

Brodie is an Azawakh — a dog breed related to greyhounds and whippets — with a unique history that makes his neck appear exceptionally lengthy This unique dog has a fantastically long neck and spots ...

Dressed in hot pink and a colorful hijab, crouched down close to Ring 1 to cheer on the hounds, Aliya Taylor clearly stood out. “Like a sore thumb,” she laughed. It’s true, no one else at the ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A fleet-footed hound that hails from West Africa is the latest dog in the American Kennel Club's pack of recognized breeds. The club announced Wednesday that the Azawakh, ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Dressed in hot pink and a colorful hijab, crouched down close to Ring 1 to cheer on the hounds, Aliya Taylor clearly stood out. "Like a sore thumb," she laughed. It's true, no one else ...