Armant
Also called Egyptian Sheepdog, Ermenti, Sabe, Hawara Dog
From Egypt; named after the town of Armant in Upper Egypt.1
At a glance the quick version
Wikipedia gives 23-27 kg without splitting by sex.
Coat and looks how to spot one
long, rough coat
A shaggy, rough coat of some length. Some puppies are born with a naturally short tail.12
Personality what they are like
Courageous, intelligent and loyal to its people, while cautious with strangers. It guards its livestock with real determination.12
Daily activity how busy a day looks
A traditional working herder and guard dog in Egypt.2
The story where it all began
Its origins are debated: one story links it to Briard-type dogs brought by Napoleon's army, another to dogs brought by 19th-century Russian travellers, while the Egyptian kennel body favours a native African origin. It is little known outside Egypt, where local enthusiasts work to keep the breed pure.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- Egyptian Kennel Federation (as named by Wikipedia)
- Recognised nationally; the Egyptian Armant Herding Club works to preserve the breed.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Armant. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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- Armant dog - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for names, origin, size, coat, colours, temperament, history, recognition
- Egyptian Sheepdog - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for uses, bobtail, temperament
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.