Armant dog

Armant
Tri-colour Armant
Other namesEgyptian Sheepdog, Ermenti, Sabe, Hawara Dog[1]
OriginEgypt
Traits
Height Approx 56 cm (22 in)[2]
Weight 23–27 kg (51–60 lb)[2]
Coat Long, shaggy & rough[2]
Colour Black, black & tan, tri-colour, grey and greyish yellow[2]
Kennel club standards
Egyptian Kennel Fédération standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Armant (also known as the Egyptian Sheepdog or Ermenti) is a breed of herding dog from Egypt. The breed is not well known outside of Egypt but is used extensively within Egypt as both a herding dog and a guard dog.[3]

  1. ^ Morris 2002, p. 398.
  2. ^ a b c d Wilcox & Walkowicz 1995, p. 131.
  3. ^ Davis 1970, p. 201.