Thank you for the reply.  I am in agreement with you about your Gampyr.

Typically, the breed is a very hard temperament but with training and socialization that can be softened until a situation calls for different behavior. It is my understanding that the Gampyr is more tractable than the ovcharkas - they respond better to training and socialization.  Has that been your experience?

We have Caucasian Ovcharkas and they frequently and routinely "forget" their training when they are alerted.