Meet the Azawakh, the latest breed to enter the Westminster Dog Show

Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 08:30 in Biology & Nature

These beauties have been traveling with nomadic groups in West Africa for over a thousand years. (Alona Rjabceva/)As the Westminster Dog Show came to a close last night, New York City became just a bit less fluffy. It can be hard to say goodbye to the gorgeous pooches ranging from wee Pomeranians to giant Bernese Mountain Dogs that have been trotting their hearts out around the rings in Madison Square Garden.I’m not here to stop you from googling your favorite pooches to relive the experience. In fact, maybe I can help feed your obsession. Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about the newest addition to the official line up competing for Best of Show: Meet the Azawakhs.The Azawakh looks something like a cross between a star ballerina and a miniature Arabian horse — taller than it’s length, with a long elegant neck and dark expressive eyes. Their long, skinny...

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