Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

[Artsakh]

Re: Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

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

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.

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

[aray]

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.

[magdalinka]

Re: Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

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

[Fedayeen]

Re: Armenian Mountain Dog or simply GAMPR

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]

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

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.