Broholmer
- Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
- Section 2: Molossoid
- Without working trial
Denmark
Males ≈ 75 cm Bitches ≈ 70 cm
Dogs 50-70 kg Bitches 40-60 kg
The Broholmers is recognized by the FCI Danish breed (FCI Group 2, Section 2.1, Standard No. 315). The race is led by the AKC in view of a possible recognition in the Foundation Stock Service.
Origin and History
The Broholmers takes its name from the castle Broholm on the Danish island of Funen. Physically he stands between the Danes and the Mastiff. He worked as Saupacker, as blowing dog who drove his cattle to the markets, as guardians of castles and large estates. Several times he had reached the limit to his downfall, but again and found lovers that adopted the breed. 1940, the last dog was entered in the breed register. After the Second World War the breed was considered extinct. Due to a publication, the breed was rediscovered in 1974: Outside the official dog world he had been scattered bred, but without the blessing of the breed associations. With suitable animals of this "wild" breeding the breed register was opened again. In 1982, the race had come again stabilized, that the FCI recognized the Broholmers. Even today, the breed back program is not yet complete.
Description
Massive large, powerful dog with a short, coarse hair in bright yellow with black nose leather and dark mask, yellow-brown, or black, white; Badges may occur. The ears are of medium size, hanging. Males have a height at the withers of about 75 cm, females 70 cm. The weight of a male is about 60 kg and females 50 kg.
Nature
The Broholmers is a quiet, pleasant housemate and patient protector of children. He is alert but not aggressive, but rather friendly.