Armant (also known as
Egyptian Sheepdog) is a medium-sized breed of herding dog
History
Armants
originate from Egypt and were originally used as guard dogs. It is believed to be a descendant of European dogs, that were introduced by
Napoleon's troops, crossed with Briards. They are named after the town of
Armant in Egypt. The breed's fearlessness when confronted by predators as well
as its loyalty see them put to use in Egypt as guard dogs.
Description
A
typical dog is 21 and 23 inches (53 and 58 cm) at the withers and weighs
between 50 and 65 pounds (23 and 29 kg). It has a large head, small eyes and a
deep, broad chest. The ears differ in each one and there is no standard
concerning the ears (they may be erect or drooped). Armants can be of multiple
colours, the most common of which are the black, black and tan, gray and gray-yellow
variations. Armants are a very agile breed. The breed is very obedient and
quite protective of its territory, which it will fearlessly defend.
Temperament
Armants
are good working dogs with a
fearless and loyal temperament. They generally respond well to training but
require a firm owner to accomplish this. They bond well with other animals and
are very good with children.
Health
The
average lifespan of an Armant is 13 years, which is typical for a medium-sized
breed. The breed is susceptible to hip dysplasia and osteochondritis dissecans.
Influence
It
is theorised that due to the similarities between the breeds, the Armant played
a part in the breeding of the Bearded Collie. The breed has remained in use in
Egypt and the dogs are still used as
guard dogs and for herding.
Present day
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