Armenian Gampr
Also called Gampr, Armenian Wolfhound
From Armenia, in the Armenian Highlands.1
At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
short or long double coat
Comes in both short and long coats, each with a soft undercoat.1
Personality what they are like
A traditional livestock guardian that watches over its flock and family with a strong protective instinct.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Bred to live and work alongside flocks, it has been actively used as a working guardian dog.1
The story where it all began
The Gampr has long been Armenia's flock guardian. In the Soviet era many dogs were taken to Russia, where they helped shape the Caucasian Shepherd Dog. After independence in 1991 Armenia embraced it as national heritage and the Armenian Kennel Club wrote a standard.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- Armenian Kennel Club
- Breed standard drawn up in the 1990s.1
- International Kennel Union
- Recognised in 2011.1
- UKC
- Bloodlines Listing Service (single registration possible); no UKC conformation standard.2
How many about 2,000 dogs actively used as flock guardians1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Armenian Gampr. 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 6every year
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- Armenian Gampr - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for all core fields, history, recognition, population, fun facts
- UKC Armenian Gampr ukcdogs.comused for UKC status
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.