# Armenian Gampr Also known as: Gampr, Armenian Wolfhound, Armenian Gampr Dog - **Group:** Mastiff & Mountain (FCI group 2) - **Size:** Giant - **Origin:** Armenia - **Height:** 60 cm - **Weight:** 50 kg - **Temperament:** Protective, Powerful, Independent, Courageous, Watchful 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. ## 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. Its 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. After 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. The coat can be short or long, in any colour, and always has a soft undercoat. ## Temperament As a guardian, the Gampr is protective, independent and watchful, with a strong instinct to defend its flock and family. It needs an experienced owner, early socialisation and firm but fair handling. ## Care and exercise 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. It is not suited to small flats or novice owners. ## Ratings (1 to 5) - Energy: 3 - Exercise needs: 3 - Grooming: 3 - Shedding: 4 - Trainability: 2 - Barking: 3 - Good with children: 3 - Good with other dogs: 2 Page: https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/armenian-gampr Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_Gampr ยท https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38219 Photo: Zara-arush at Armenian Wikipedia (GFDL), https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Armenian_Gampr_01.jpg Profile written by an AI model from the sources above.