Broholmer
Dánská doga
Key facts
| FCI group | 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Denmark |
| Category | Large |
| Weight | 40–70 kg |
Recognition features
- Large, rectangular, strongly built dog with a massive, broad head
- Short close-lying coat: yellow or red, with or without mask, or black
- Calm, good-tempered, yet watchful and self-confident
Purpose
A large Danish mastiff-type dog, once a stag hunter, later a guard of farms and manors.
History
As a type the breed has been known since the Middle Ages, when it was used for stag hunting, later chiefly as a guard for large farms and manors. At the end of the 18th century it was purebred and spread thanks to Chamberlain Sehested of Broholm, from whom it takes its name. After the Second World War it nearly became extinct and was revived around 1975 by a group of enthusiasts.
Coat
Short close-lying coat with undercoat; yellow or red, with or without black mask, or black; white markings on chest, feet and tail tip optional.
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