Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

[magdalinka]

Re: Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

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]

Re: Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

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.

[Federate]

Re: Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

Gampr’s recognition as Armenian dog breed seen as “important” in Armenia



Armenian dog-breeders are relishing the news of an Armenian wolfhound’s listing as an internationally recognized breed.

In a development largely viewed as important for the nation’s dog-breeding credentials abroad, the Breed Committee of the International Kennel Union (IKU) last month officially entered the Gampr in its register as Armenia’s national dog breed.

The Armenian Gampr is a breed of livestock guardian dog that originated in the Armenian Highlands and was bred by local people using primitive selection.

The modern Gampr has changed little within the history of its existence. Gamprs differ by their vital capacity, independence, mind, strong self-preservation instinct, ability of the trustworthy defense and protection of livestock, and exclusive friendliness to humans.

At a press conference in Yerevan on Tuesday Violeta Gabrielyan, the president of the Cynological Union of Armenia, called the Gampr’s recognition after longstanding efforts from Armenia’s dog-breeding community as “a great victory” for Armenia. She said it will also raise the country’s “recognizability” abroad.

According to Gabrielyan, Armenia today has more than 2,000 Gampr hounds.

A major international dog exhibition also featuring Gampr wolfhounds is due to be held in Armenia on May 22.

http://armenianow.com/news/29582/armenian_gampr_wolfhound_recognized

[KanadaHye]

Re: Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

Are these the same dogs as the Anatolian Shepherd or referred to as Kangal in Turkey?

[Federate]

Re: Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_Gampr_dog VS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangal_Dog

P.S. Also check this out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caucasian_Shepherd_Dog

[KarotheGreat]

Re: Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

I want one of those babies, I'll hope to bring one back with me from Armenia.

[ninetoyadome]

Re: Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

Can you buy one in the US because i want to get one to.

[Haykakan]

Re: Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

Before you guys get a dog like this you need to consider what it needs and what your able to provide. These dogs need lots of room, they are working dogs and need something to do. Lock them up and go to work and you will likely find your home torn to pieces when you return. Do you have other pets? If you do they may end up dead. Are you willing to excercize this dog every day for extended periods? Have you ever owned a dog and do you know how to socialize and control a big dog like this? Owning a dog like this is a huge responcibility which most people are not eqiped to handle. You don't go out and get this dog unless you have lots of experience with owning dogs and you actually have the room for it.

[Eddo211]

Re: Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

Before you guys get a dog like this you need to consider what it needs and what your able to provide. These dogs need lots of room, they are working dogs and need something to do. Lock them up and go to work and you will likely find your home torn to pieces when you return. Do you have other pets? If you do they may end up dead. Are you willing to excercize this dog every day for extended periods? Have you ever owned a dog and do you know how to socialize and control a big dog like this? Owning a dog like this is a huge responcibility which most people are not eqiped to handle. You don't go out and get this dog unless you have lots of experience with owning dogs and you actually have the room for it.

X2

Bigger Dogs are not pets, they are partners. I got my hands full with my Lab Retriever who has unlimited energy even at 8 years old, gotta take her to the mountains smoking rabbits out of their hole and to the lake for a good swim or she will go nuts. She don't stay inside the house and I have a big back yard where she lives.

[KanadaHye]

Re: Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_Gampr_dog VS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangal_Dog

P.S. Also check this out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caucasian_Shepherd_Dog

I looked at pics between all of them and sometimes they look similar to each other depending on the source of the picture. They all seem to be similar in traits though.

These dog breeds are meant to roam the fields and herd/protect flocks. They are intelligent and protective with their owners. Definitely can't lock these up in a house, unless you have a huge yard or live on a farm, these types of dogs aren't for you. Plus, it's probably a pain getting them into North America.