Combating the Revisionist History of Azawakh in the Present Day
I am a white, cis, straight-presenting middle-class woman living in the United States. Why is this relevant to an article on dogs?...
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Kayley Paylor
- Dec 19, 2022
- 7 min
On Color, Standard Changes, and the Importance of Structure Over Aesthetics in Azawakh
One of the first things I am asked by people who are new to the breed but have followed the European based Facebook Azawakh groups is:...
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Kayley Paylor
- Oct 5, 2022
- 8 min
Considering Breed Specific Socialization
I'm writing this looking at Azawakh puppies that will grow up to be smart, alert, loyal, reserved adults and hopefully they will be...
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Kayley Paylor
- Sep 10, 2022
- 6 min
Azawakh Temperament Unpacked
"Quick, attentive, reserved with strangers, but he can be gentle and affectionate with those he's willing to accept. Fault - Excessively...
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Kayley Paylor
- May 29, 2022
- 5 min
Preserving an Ancient Breed - What Being a Preservationist Means to Me
In recent years, there has a much needed phrase that has come into prominence: preservation breeder. For too long have animal rights...
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Kayley Paylor
- Jan 10, 2022
- 38 min
Pulling Apart the AKC Azawakh Breed Standard
I've wanted to pull apart the Azawakh breed standard for quite some time, and when I started writing this as I sat in my whelping box...
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Kayley Paylor
- Aug 23, 2021
- 3 min
The Future of my Program is Preservation
I've alluded to this before and I've tried to be very clear to people who are interested in a puppy from me that not every litter I breed...
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Kayley Paylor
- Mar 27, 2021
- 8 min
Navigating Prevalent Health Issues - Population Management in a Rare Breed
In every breed, in every mix, in every dog of unknown origins there will be health problems. Those problems might be as simple as a grass...
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Kayley Paylor
- Mar 20, 2021
- 5 min
How Trained is Your Eye Really? Finding Faults in Azawakh
Within the breed of Azawakh, which for those who don't know is an entirely western derived name for the breed, there is huge controversy....
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Kayley Paylor
- Feb 6, 2021
- 8 min
Breed Traits: Not Every Trait is for Everyone
A breeder of Kishu Ken who I respect recently addressed aggression and the forms it takes within her breed. Overall, she provided a...
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Kayley Paylor
- Jan 24, 2021
- 11 min
Conformation: if You Don't Play, You Don't Get a Say
This is a topic I wrestle with constantly when showing conformation and never more than the show over New Year's weekend (2021). I know a...
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Kayley Paylor
- Jan 22, 2021
- 5 min
Correct Azawakh Gait
I've written about Azawakh gait before. However, the more I practice and develop my eye, the more I realize exactly how different Azawakh...
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Kayley Paylor
- Nov 30, 2020
- 5 min
Form and Function
If you've been in the purebred dog fancy at all, you've likely heard the words form and function enough you're actually sick of them. If...
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Kayley Paylor
- Oct 19, 2020
- 5 min
Clarifications on Azawakh Traits
Perhaps someone linked to the American Kennel Club Azawakh page recently. Perhaps the breed is simply gaining more visibility, but...
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Kayley Paylor
- Oct 13, 2020
- 16 min
My Azawakh Raising Protocol
I've been running an experiment the past three years. When I say it like that it sounds so clinical, but that's the reality of raising...
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Kayley Paylor
- Jun 25, 2020
- 7 min
The Lens of Colonialism in Dogs
As I write this, Black Lives Matter protests continue across the country, sparked by the senseless death of George Floyd. The protestors...
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Kayley Paylor
- Jan 22, 2020
- 6 min
What Makes a Good Guardian?
I talk about this a bit in my philosophy section, but I want to discuss what makes a guardian breed with proper temperament. I was...
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Kayley Paylor
- Jan 18, 2020
- 0 min
Let's Talk about Weight
If you ask anyone what are the top questions they're asked by the general public about azawakh they'll tell you it's something along the...
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Kayley Paylor
- Jan 2, 2020
- 5 min
Idi of the Sahel
Azawakh, called Idi in their countries of origin, are named after the valley they come from. The Azawakh Valley is located in parts of...
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Kayley Paylor
- Jan 2, 2020
- 3 min
Azawakh- A Landrace Breed
I posted this awhile ago on my facebook page and got a great response. Especially since we just finished the first National Chamionships...
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