How much does a Azawakh puppy cost?

You're paying $2,000 to $5,000 for an Azawakh puppy not because breeders are greedy, but because raising one responsibly is expensive and extremely selective. This isn’t a backyard-bred hound. The Azawakh is so rare in the U.S. that most breeders maintain tight, health-tested bloodlines with limited litters—sometimes just one or two a year. Breeding pairs require extensive health screening: epilepsy, Wobbler syndrome, heart disease, and hypothyroidism are all documented risks, so you’re covering the cost of cardiac ultrasounds, neurological exams, and thyroid panels before a single puppy is conceived. Reputable breeders often fly in frozen semen from Europe to maintain genetic diversity, which adds hundreds in shipping and veterinary fees alone. Low prices—under $1,500—should set off alarms. At that point, you’re likely dealing with skipped health tests, poor breeding practices, or puppy mill connections. These dogs aren't hypoallergenic, they're not popular, and they don’t breed easily, so there’s no mass-market incentive. What you’re really paying for is decades of careful preservation, meticulous vet work, and the reality that good breeding is a labor of love that rarely turns a profit. If it looks cheap, it’s probably not ethical.