{"data":{"slug":"armenian-gampr","name":"Armenian Gampr","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/armenian-gampr","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/armenian-gampr","also_known_as":["Gampr","Armenian Wolfhound","Armenian Gampr Dog"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"molosser","label":"Mastiff \u0026 Mountain","fci_group":2,"fci_group_name":"Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs"},"size":"Giant","origin":"Armenia","countries":["Armenia"],"height_cm":{"min":60.0,"max":null},"weight_kg":{"min":null,"max":50.0},"life_expectancy_years":null,"temperament":["Protective","Powerful","Independent","Courageous","Watchful"],"exercise_level":"Medium","wikipedia_views_60d":4445,"summary":"A large, powerful flock guardian from the Armenian Highlands, used for centuries against wolves. It helped form the Caucasian Shepherd Dog and is a symbol of Armenian heritage.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/armenian-gampr-ac8ed443f5-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/armenian-gampr-ac8ed443f5-640.webp","width":382,"height":510,"author":"Zara-arush at Armenian Wikipedia","license":"GFDL","license_url":"http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Armenian_Gampr_01.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:53:52Z","ratings":{"energy":3,"exercise":3,"grooming":3,"shedding":4,"trainability":2,"barking":3,"kids":3,"other_dogs":2},"coat":"Short or long, with a soft undercoat","colors":["Any colour"],"fun_fact":"In 2006 about 2,000 Gamprs were still guarding flocks in Armenia against wolves.","sections":{"overview":"The Armenian Gampr is a large livestock guardian dog native to the Armenian Highlands. It belongs to the Ovcharka group of guardian dogs found across the Transcaucasus.\n\nIts traditional job is protecting flocks of sheep and goats from wolves, and it may also guard people and property.","history":"The Gampr is Armenia's traditional flock guardian. From the 1920s many were taken to Russia, where they contributed to the Caucasian Shepherd Dog, and a few were exported to the United States.\n\nAfter independence in 1991 it became a symbol of national heritage. A standard was written in the 1990s and the breed was recognised in 2011 by the International Kennel Union.","appearance":"The Gampr is large and powerful, weighing about 50 kg and standing at least 60 cm at the withers. Males are somewhat larger and heavier than females.\n\nThe coat can be short or long, in any colour, and always has a soft undercoat.","personality":"As a guardian, the Gampr is protective, independent and watchful, with a strong instinct to defend its flock and family.\n\nIt needs an experienced owner, early socialisation and firm but fair handling.","care":"It does best with space, a secure fence and a job to do. Regular brushing, especially in shedding seasons, keeps the double coat in good order.\n\nIt is not suited to small flats or novice owners."},"recognition":{"fci_number":null,"fci_standard_url":null,"akc_url":null},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_Gampr","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38219","wikipedia_revision":1348247998},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:59:38Z"}}}