What makes the Armant Unique?
Armants are a very agile breed. The breed is very obedient and quite protective of its territory, which it will fearlessly defend.
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Is the Armant Right For You?
The Amant is a hardworking and tough herding and guarding dog, and a loyal and affectionate family pet. It is fearless and won’t back down against any other animal. However when it comes to dealing with humans, the Amant is very much sociable and friendly. It likes to play with members of its master’s immediate family, and kids will love to be around it as it is full of energy and patience. As a herding dog, the Amant is friendly and loving. It is also very active making it ideal for long walks, hiking, jogging, and any type of exercise. The dog is also very intelligent, making it easy to train and because it is friendly and loyal, the Amant will always try its best to please its master. The highly territorial dog will not hesitate to protect its master, even if it means giving up its life. Because of its quickness and agility, the Amant can react quickly to situations and its keen senses make it such an ideal watchdog.
In 5 Words
- Fearless
- Loyal
- Amicably sociable
- Highly active
- Quick
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Learn About the Armant
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 dog 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.[2] Armants are a very agile breed. The breed is very obedient and quite protective of its territory, which it will fearlessly defend.
Short History of the Armant
Armant is the ancient Greek settlement of Hermonthis, but the history of the city much predates that. Located a little over 12 miles south of Thebes, it thrived during the Middle Kingdom and was enlarged during the 18th Dynasty with the construction of huge temples (now gone). Cleopatra VII made it the capital of the surrounding nome, and we know that the city continued to do well into the beginnings of the Christian era.
Temperament
Armant or Egyptian Sheepdog is a wonderful animal whether it is a family pet or a working dog. It has got fearless and loyal temperament and is amicably sociable.Armant has a playful disposition towards members of its owner’s family. It has great deal of energy and is patient with children making it an ideal companion for the kids to play. An excellent herding dog on the farm, it also is a friendly, loving dog which makes a great pet. It is highly active dog that makes an ideal company during long walks, jogging, hiking, playing with balls and this is the kind of exercise it needs. It is easy to train and truly want to please its owners once a relationship of love and respect is established. The Armant is also very attention needy and craves the interaction of the family that it lives with. It is intelligent, quick learner and highly territorial and builds a strong bond with its people and will not hesitate to lay its life on the line if it is necessary to protect the master and the property. As herders, these dogs are agile, quick and have well-balanced movements. Armant also respond quickly to situations and is very perceptive, making them great watchdogs.
Caring for Your Armant
General Health
There do not appear to have been any health studies conducted on the Armant, and veterinary information of any kind essentially does not exist in Egypt. Many sources claim that the breed’s lifespan is 13 years, although it is unclear what that estimate is based on. The Armant has been bred almost exclusively as a working dog in a country where there is very little veterinary care. Potential health defects would not have been tolerated by breeders as they would have impacted working ability, and in any case sickly dogs would probably have perished. This would seem to imply that the Armant is a relatively healthy breed, but until more evidence is compiled it is impossible to definitely make this claim. Sources on the breed claim that it is susceptible to both hip dysplasia and osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). It is unclear where this information comes from, nor is it clear if these conditions are prominent in Egyptian dogs or those few that have made their way to the West.
Hip dysplasia is one of the most common conditions found in dogs, both purebred and mixed-bred. Hip dysplasia is caused by a deformity of the hip joint which causes the leg bone and the hip to connect improperly. Over time, hip dysplasia leads to discomfort, pain, chronic arthritis, difficulty moving, and in the worst cases even complete lameness. Although hip dysplasia is genetically inherited, the timing and severity of its onset can be influenced by environmental factors. There are no universally accepted cures for hip dysplasia although there are numerous treatments, most of which are long term and expensive. Tests have been developed that can detect hip dysplasia in very young dogs, and responsible breeders are using them to eliminate the condition from their lines. However, there are a large number of irresponsible breeders and the condition is so common that it will take years before major results are achieved for many breeds.
Grooming & Bathing
The Armant is a relatively low maintenance dog. In Egypt, it gets by with essentially no maintenance whatsoever other than food and water. It would greatly benefit this dog to have its coat brushed regularly, although it almost certainly would not require professional grooming. There does not seem to be any reports as to whether or not the Armant sheds, but based on similar breeds this dog probably sheds and sheds quite heavily.
Exercise & Training
These dogs are intelligent and eager to learn, making them highly trainable. Owners should train these dogs using gentle but firm methods. Armants also need to be socialized at an early age so that they will get along well with humans and other animals. Training should be consistent, but owners have to make it fun for their dogs. Owners should also be dominant so that these dogs will think of humans as being higher in rank than they are. Otherwise, these dogs will try to lead and dominate over the humans.
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