Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

[magdalinka]

Hi everyone. Long time no see. Hope everything is well with all the hyeclub forumers. :o

I have recently discovered that there is an ancient breed of dogs (not recognized by American Kennel Club Association but a breed non the less) called Gampr. Now where I was brought up every large and aggressive dog was called Gampr and I had no idea a separate breed existed. Being a dog lover I have to now find out everything I can about the breed and one day maybe get one of my own. I searched the internet not finding too much.

Has anyone ever had one of these dogs. If yes, please tell me more.


Very grateful for any info.

Thanks everyone. :wave:

[Fedayeen]

Chobani Shun

There are a lot of them in Armenia, they would cut off the ears to make them more aggressive. They are being used for looking out for cow and sheep herd.

Don't really know much else...

[magdalinka]

Chobani Shun

There are a lot of them in Armenia, they would cut off the ears to make them more aggressive. They are being used for looking out for cow and sheep herd.

Don't really know much else...


"Chobani Shun" lol, haven't heared that one yet. Thanks for responding:wave:

[aray]

Other name is “Gaylkhekht”. The dog is extremely strong and brave and practically fearless against wolfs. They actually cut off ears so dog will have less vulnerable parts while fight.

[crusader1492]

http://www.gampr.net/pups/

[Armanen]

I am very familiar with those dogs. In the US, they are called the "Caucasian Mountain Dog", and also "Caucasian Ovcharka." They are referred to in different names throughout the transcaucasus, but they are essentially the same dog. If they continue to be bred along different lines in the 3 caucasus republics, they could possibly become different breeds in time. In Armenia, its called Gampr. My uncle in Armenia owns, breeds, and fights gamprs, and some of them are so fierce that I have seen them choke the pit bulls neck and wolves in a 1 on 1 fight and kill them.

If you ever decide to buy a gampr, or any dog, for that matter, DO NOT buy them from the AKC stock. AKC dogs are weak, pathetic, sickly dogs. SImply put, Americans can't produce dogs. BE SURE to buy any dog from overseas. You can buy a gampr from Armenia.

They come in two forms: one is short hair the other is long hair. Ears are cropped.

here is a book you should buy and read:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?WRD=caucasian+mountain+dog&z=y



And which of the 3 Caucasian nations has the best version in your opinion or that of a dog expert? Also, I think chobans are in turkey as well, or a similar variety called Anatolian Sheep dog or something like that.

[Armenian]

I am very familiar with those dogs. In the US, they are called the "Caucasian Mountain Dog", and also "Caucasian Ovcharka." They are referred to in different names throughout the transcaucasus, but they are essentially the same dog. If they continue to be bred along different lines in the 3 caucasus republics, they could possibly become different breeds in time. In Armenia, its called Gampr. My uncle in Armenia owns, breeds, and fights gamprs, and some of them are so fierce that I have seen them choke the pit bulls neck and wolves in a 1 on 1 fight and kill them.

If you ever decide to buy a gampr, or any dog, for that matter, DO NOT buy them from the AKC stock. AKC dogs are weak, pathetic, sickly dogs. SImply put, Americans can't produce dogs. BE SURE to buy any dog from overseas. You can buy a gampr from Armenia.

They come in two forms: one is short hair the other is long hair. Ears are cropped.

here is a book you should buy and read:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?WRD=caucasian+mountain+dog&z=y

Artsakh, I'm impressed. Brotherly advice, drop the politics, you seem to be much better at walking dogs :laugh:

Maybe you can walk Levin Petrostein's dog :laugh:

[Virgil]

I am very familiar with those dogs. In the US, they are called the "Caucasian Mountain Dog", and also "Caucasian Ovcharka." They are referred to in different names throughout the transcaucasus, but they are essentially the same dog. If they continue to be bred along different lines in the 3 caucasus republics, they could possibly become different breeds in time. In Armenia, its called Gampr. My uncle in Armenia owns, breeds, and fights gamprs, and some of them are so fierce that I have seen them choke the pit bulls neck and wolves in a 1 on 1 fight and kill them.

If you ever decide to buy a gampr, or any dog, for that matter, DO NOT buy them from the AKC stock. AKC dogs are weak, pathetic, sickly dogs. SImply put, Americans can't produce dogs. BE SURE to buy any dog from overseas. You can buy a gampr from Armenia.

They come in two forms: one is short hair the other is long hair. Ears are cropped.

here is a book you should buy and read:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?WRD=caucasian+mountain+dog&z=y

good read! I always wanted to get one.

[magdalinka]

I am very familiar with those dogs. In the US, they are called the "Caucasian Mountain Dog", and also "Caucasian Ovcharka." They are referred to in different names throughout the transcaucasus, but they are essentially the same dog. If they continue to be bred along different lines in the 3 caucasus republics, they could possibly become different breeds in time. In Armenia, its called Gampr. My uncle in Armenia owns, breeds, and fights gamprs, and some of them are so fierce that I have seen them choke the pit bulls neck and wolves in a 1 on 1 fight and kill them.

If you ever decide to buy a gampr, or any dog, for that matter, DO NOT buy them from the AKC stock. AKC dogs are weak, pathetic, sickly dogs. SImply put, Americans can't produce dogs. BE SURE to buy any dog from overseas. You can buy a gampr from Armenia.

They come in two forms: one is short hair the other is long hair. Ears are cropped.

here is a book you should buy and read:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?WRD=caucasian+mountain+dog&z=y

Thanks for the info, the book looks like it would be useful to read.

It's funny but I actually had a discussion with my husband and he thought a pit bull would beat the Gampr but I did not agree. This proves my point.

I am almost a little scared to own a Mountain Dog now after all the comments about the ferocity of the breed. How safe can you or your family & friends really be?

[magdalinka]

http://www.gampr.net/pups/

They all look so cute. I love the white ones and the brown ones. Not a cuddly bunch though I am afraid:)

[magdalinka]

Other name is “Gaylkhekht”. The dog is extremely strong and brave and practically fearless against wolfs. They actually cut off ears so dog will have less vulnerable parts while fight.

I was always wondering why they did that. I guess it makes sense now.