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ARMENIAN GAMPR DOG
Red Orbit, Canada
June 13 2013
The Armenian Gampr is a breed of livestock guarding dog that originated
from the Armenian Highlands. This breed was developed by locals who
used primitive selective breeding techniques, but is considered a
distinctive landrace. The Armenian term Gampr translates to watchdog
in English, which is this breed's most common usage.
The Armenian Gampr is natural breed that has not changed very much
throughout its documented history. It is a large dog that can reach
an average weight between 99 and 130 pounds, while height varies
depending upon the sex, with females reaching an average height
of 24 inches and males reaching a height of at least 26 inches. It
has a thick under coat, but its top coat can be short or long and
is typically whitish in color, while individuals with brownish or
piebald fur are not typically accepted as purebred.
The Armenian Gampr does not need to be trained to guard because it does
so instinctually. It is said to be very loyal and it is so observant
that it can discern between true danger and no danger. This breed
makes a good pet, but is also kept as a hunting dog, guard dog, and
shepherd dog. The Armenian Gampr is not recognized by major dog clubs
like the UKC or AKC, but a new organization known as the International
Kennel Union (IKU) recognizes it as Armenia's national dog.
http://www.redorbit.com/education/reference_library/science_1/domestic_dog_breeds/1112873288/armenian-gampr-dog/
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Red Orbit, Canada
June 13 2013
The Armenian Gampr is a breed of livestock guarding dog that originated
from the Armenian Highlands. This breed was developed by locals who
used primitive selective breeding techniques, but is considered a
distinctive landrace. The Armenian term Gampr translates to watchdog
in English, which is this breed's most common usage.
The Armenian Gampr is natural breed that has not changed very much
throughout its documented history. It is a large dog that can reach
an average weight between 99 and 130 pounds, while height varies
depending upon the sex, with females reaching an average height
of 24 inches and males reaching a height of at least 26 inches. It
has a thick under coat, but its top coat can be short or long and
is typically whitish in color, while individuals with brownish or
piebald fur are not typically accepted as purebred.
The Armenian Gampr does not need to be trained to guard because it does
so instinctually. It is said to be very loyal and it is so observant
that it can discern between true danger and no danger. This breed
makes a good pet, but is also kept as a hunting dog, guard dog, and
shepherd dog. The Armenian Gampr is not recognized by major dog clubs
like the UKC or AKC, but a new organization known as the International
Kennel Union (IKU) recognizes it as Armenia's national dog.
http://www.redorbit.com/education/reference_library/science_1/domestic_dog_breeds/1112873288/armenian-gampr-dog/
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress