Armenian Gampr dog

Armenian Gampr dog

Armenian Gampr dog

Armenian Gampr dog

Armenian Gampr (Armenian: գամփռ gamp’ṙ) is a breed of livestock guardian dog that originated in the Armenian Highlands, including the territories of modern Eastern Anatolia of Turkey and the Republic of Armenia. The Armenian Gampr was bred by local people using primitive selection. Even though not recognized by various kennel clubs as a distinct dog breed, they are a distinct form of canidae, dog, dog breed and landrace, which has been the subject of intense genetic research. In April 2011 International Kennel Union (IKU) officially recognized the Armenian wolfhound Gampr as Armenia’s national dog breed.

This mountain dog's head is large, well-outlined and well-developed but lacks prominent cheekbones. The back is wide, straight, muscular and strong. At the withers, the height in male dogs is 65 centimetres (26 in) or more, and in female dogs is 62 centimetres (24 in) or more. Weight corresponds to the total size of the dog, and usually varies from 45 to 60 kilograms (99 to 130 lb).

Gampr dogs are not trained, instead performing the necessary functions naturally. The Armenian word "Gampr" means "watchdog", but the same breed may instead be called a "gelkheht" (from "gel" - "wolf" and "hhehtel" - "to smother") if it is predesposed to be used as a wolfhound; a bear-hunting dog is known as "archashoon" ("bear-dog"); an avalanche dog is named "potorkashoon", and a shepherd dog is named "chobanishoon". One of the main traits of Gampr dog is its ability to adapt independently and arrive at a proper decision. If the Gampr dog sees that you need its help, it will protect you. If the Gampr understands that you do not need its assistance, it will not protect you. The Gamprs are very tied to people, especially those dogs that live in human houses, because they feel themselves a family or pack member.[9