This unique Egyptian sheepdog is a diligent and strong dog that also makes a wonderful family pet. When working, they are fearless and would protect their flock with their lives. When not working, the Armant enjoys playing and is a good playmate for youngsters. They are often easy to teach and have a strong desire to please their loved ones. Strangers do not sit well with them, and they will raise the alarm if one approaches their house. This breed has a lot of energy and needs to be able to run and play outside. They also require a large number of toys to keep them engaged when left alone.

Armant Dogs Highlights
Breed Size	Medium
Nature	Gentle, Friendly, Playful, Outgoing, Willful
Energy Level	Active
Intelligence	Medium
Barking Level	When Necessary
Coat Length	Short
Breed Group	Working
Droll Amount	Low
Good with	Familes, Children, Dog
Feed Level	Medium, High
Colour Type	Multiple, the most common of which are the black, black and tan, gray and gray-yellow variations
Other Facts	Armant dogs are loyal, friendly and patient with thier owners.

Dog History

The Armant first appeared in Egypt in the early 1900s. They were originally employed as guard dogs, but farmers rapidly realised their worth as a herding dog. Many experts think that the Armant was created by crossing the Briard with different European canines that Napoleon's men brought into Egypt. Another opinion is that the breed arose from Egyptian agricultural dogs over a long period of time, with no impact from the Briard. This breed was given the name Armant after the Egyptian town where they were most common. Another, less plausible, idea is that the Armant was created by crossing Bearded Collie and Newfoundland dogs with Egyptian agricultural dogs derived from European herding breeds.

The ancient town of Armant is located near Thebes on the west bank of the Nile River in Egypt's upper region. It was previously known as Hermonthis by the Greeks and served as the coronation site for ancient monarchs, as well as the home of the sun worship. According to legend, Mont, the god of battle, formerly worshipped near Armant. Mont arrived in human shape, but with a hawk's head instead of a human's. This breed possesses a fearlessness in the face of predators that matches the historic reputation of the town after which they were named. They are bold and fierce towards predators that endanger their herd, yet gentle and caring towards their family. This characteristic contributes to a good family pet.

Health and Care

To keep in shape, refresh their minds, and maintain excellent health, soldiers must engage in regular physical exercise. Physical exercise on a daily basis also aids armants in avoiding boredom, which can contribute to disruptive conduct. Many of your armant's innate desires to dig, chase, herd, chew, and retrieve may be relieved by getting out. Individual exercise requirements vary depending on your armant's age and health, but ten minutes at the rear of the house and a couple of daily trips down the street are unlikely to suffice. If your armant is a six to eighteen-month-old adolescent, her needs will most likely be higher.

Dog Breed Care Tips and Important Instructions

Your annual budget for providing for your armant—which covers everything from feeding to vet bills, toys, and license—could be anywhere from $420 to $780. This does not include the costs of spay/neuter surgery, a collar and leash, a dog carrier, or a crate. Tip: Before you bring your armant home for the first time, double-check that you have all of the essential equipment.

Armant puppies between the ages of eight and twelve weeks require four bowls of food every 24 hours.

Feed three meals a day to armant puppies aged three to six months.

Puppies from 6 months to one year should be fed two meals every day.

One feeding per twenty-four hours is generally adequate by the time the armant reaches his first birthday.

Adult armants, on the other hand, may benefit from two lighter bowls. It is your responsibility to adjust your eating habits to those of your armant.

Brushing your armant can help keep it clean and minimise shedding. During the summer or other warm weather, check for fleas and ticks every day. Armants don't always need to be washed more than a few times each year. Cut or comb any mats from the armant's hair before the wash. If you don't rinse all of the soap out of the coat, the dirt will adhere to it.

Adults are definitely more difficult to handle than puppies. When carrying your armant puppy, place one hand behind the dog's chest and support the back legs and rear with your forearm or other hand. Lifting or grabbing your puppy by the forelegs, tail, or neck is never a good idea. Lift a bigger, full-grown armant from below, holding her chest with one arm and her rear end with the other.

Feeding

The amount of food a mature dog consumes is determined by its size, age, build, metabolism, and degree of activity. Dogs, like people, are unique individuals that require different amounts of food.

Because Armant dogs are medium-sized dogs, their diet should be designed to meet the demands of a medium-sized breed with average energy and exercise requirements. Better advice can be obtained from your veterinarian.

Fun Facts

This is a highly clever and easily trainable breed. They do, however, necessitate an owner with the time to properly train them and provide them with the daily care and exercise they demand. The Armant will form a strong attachment with their family and will naturally become your home's guardian. They flourish in a family where they are given a specific task to perform. When they're not working, they like spending time with youngsters and going on long walks. When you are unable to give attention to children, have a large number of toys on hand; otherwise, they may become disruptive in your house. They require a solid fence to protect them from trying to herd automobiles, bicycles, or neighbourhood children because they are sheepdogs with an inbred herding propensity.

They will be more receptive of different settings and individuals if they are socialised early. The Armant is not known to be dog aggressive, thus it should get along with other dogs in a household.

Home Training Tips and General Information

A companion armant who is well-behaved is certainly a blessing. Your armant, on the other hand, will most likely be a lot of bother if he isn't properly taught. Teaching your armant the basics—"Sit," "Stay," "Come," "Down," "Heel," "Off," and "Leave it"—will help you and your visitors get along better. If you have a puppy, start teaching her the appropriate reactions as soon as possible! As a reward and incentive, serve a snack. When puppies are fully immunised, they can begin obedience training. For information about obedience school suggestions, contact your local humane organisation or SPCA. Even as a puppy, you should always keep your armant on a leash when out in public. Just know that your armant will come to you whenever you call. A disobedient child or aggressive armant should not play with others.

Armant Dogs Unique Name

Male Name	Female Name
Chase	Alice
Colby	Alyssa
Cooper	Athena
Dylan	Bianca
Frankie	Beau
Jesse	Callie
Joey	Cookie
Johnny	Eden
Judge	Faith
Riley	Greta
Sammy	Jada
Sarge	Jade
Scooby	Katie
Snoopy	Kona
Tyler	Matilda
Ace	Sissy
Tiny	Star
Turbo	Abbey
Whiz	Brit
Yeller	Charlie