Danish Broholmer
A large, calm Danish mastiff that is friendly and relaxed with family and quietly watchful as a guard.
At a glance
- Size
- Giant
- Height at the withers
- Males 70–75 cm · Females 65–70 cm
- Weight
- Males 50–70 kg · Females 40–60 kg
- Life expectancy
- 8–11 years
- Exercise
- 45–75 min a day
- Grooming
- Once a week
- Coat
- Smooth, short
- Colours
- Yellow, Gold, Black
- Bred for
- Guarding, Companionship
- Country of origin
- Denmark
- FCI
- Group 2, no. 315 · Pinschers, molossers & mountain dogs
Breeders on Kuldo
No breeders on Kuldo have this breed yet.
Living with the breed
| Affectionate with family | 5/5 – Very high |
|---|---|
| Good with children | 4/5 – High |
| Good with other dogs | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Good with cats | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Open to strangers | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Energy | 2/5 – Low |
| Playfulness | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Needs mental stimulation | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Easy to train | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Prey drive | 2/5 – Low |
| Watchful and protective | 4/5 – High |
| Barking | 2/5 – Low |
| Shedding | 4/5 – High |
| Grooming effort | 1/5 – Very low |
| Drooling | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Good for first-time owners | 2/5 – Low |
| Suits apartment living | 2/5 – Low |
| Adaptability | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with being alone | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with heat | 2/5 – Low |
| Copes with cold | 3/5 – Moderate |
Kuldo's own guidance from the breed's typical traits. Every dog is an individual, so talk to the breeder.
Is it the right breed for you?
Great if you …
- want a calm, sociable giant
- have space and a garden
- like a relaxed guardian
Think twice if you …
- mind shedding
- want a long-lived breed
- live in a small flat
Care
Temperament
Calm, friendly and even-tempered, with a self-assured, watchful attitude. Usually affectionate with family and reserved with strangers.
Exercise
Moderate daily walks and free time outdoors; avoid heavy exercise while growing.
Grooming
The short, dense coat needs a weekly brush; it sheds a lot during the seasonal moult.
Training
Intelligent and willing but sensitive to its handler's mood; gentle, consistent training suits it best.
Health
Hip and elbow dysplasia and heart conditions are the main concerns, along with bloat in this large, deep-chested breed. Ask the breeder for the parents' hip, elbow and heart results.
Health tests breeders usually do
- Hips (HD)
- Elbows (ED)
- Heart
Ask the breeder to show you the parents' results.
About the breed
The Broholmer is named after the Broholm estate on the island of Funen, where Count Niels Frederik Sehested bred these dogs in the 18th century. It was used as an estate guard and for hunting, and was popular in Copenhagen's markets. After the Second World War the breed almost disappeared, and it was revived from the 1970s by Danish enthusiasts.
The modern Broholmer is a calm, friendly family dog. It is good-natured, self-confident and watchful. Its large size means it needs space, careful puppyhood and an owner who can manage a strong dog.
Did you know?
The Broholmer takes its name from the Broholm estate on the Danish island of Funen, where its breeding was organised in the 18th century.