Some dog breeds are capable of "beating" a wolf. In fact, several breeds were developed for their ability to defend livestock from large predators like wolves. One such breed is the Kangal Shepherd Dog. Working Kangals will naturally place themselves between the threat and the livestock before confronting the intruder. If the intruder is not intimidated, the Kangal will advance to physical confrontation. The Armenian Gampr is another large flock guardian that specializes in defending from wolves. As of 2006, some 2000 dogs of this breed were still in use for this purpose. However, it is worth noting that the grey wolf subspecies in these breeds' native regions may differ in size and strength. For example, the Kangal is most likely to encounter the Eurasian or Indian wolf in its homeland. These grey wolf subspecies are generally smaller and lighter than other subspecies, like the much heavier and larger Northwestern wolf. They also tend to travel in smaller groups than other subspecies. These factors give breeds like the Kangal an advantage when it comes to being able to "beat" a wolf.