Armenian Gampr

The Armenian Gampr can more accurately be described as a landrace than a breed. For most of their history, these dogs were not bred to any set of written standards. Instead, they were bred based on their working ability as livestock guardians, and many were also free-breeding like village dogs from around the world. Over time, these dogs started looking and acting a certain way based artificial and natural selective pressures (although there is variation in their appearance). Like other large livestock guardian breeds and landraces, the Armenian Gampr is not a dog for the faint of heart. These dogs take a serious approach to their job, and must be allowed to work.