Broholmer

Also called Danish Broholmer, Danish Mastiff

Recognised breedFCI group 2Short profile

From Denmark; named after the Broholm estate on Funen.1 2

At a glance the quick version

Weight, male50 to 70 kg1 2

Weight, female40 to 60 kg1 2

Height, male75 cm1 2

Height, female70 cm1 2

Lifespan7 to 12 years2

Sizegiant

calm and good-natured

confident

watchful guardian

Coat and looks how to spot one

short, dense

A short, close coat with an undercoat on a big, powerful mastiff frame.1

Coloursyellowredblackyellow or red with black mask1

Personality what they are like

A composed, friendly giant that is sure of itself and quietly observant, alert to anything unusual without being fussy.1 2

Daily activity how busy a day looks

Moderate; daily walks suit it, in line with its calm companion and guard role.1

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

The short coat is easy to keep: a regular brush removes loose hair.1

Home where they are happiest

Needs a home with room for a very large dog.1 2

Company who they like around

A devoted family companion that likes to keep an eye on its household; good training and socialisation help it stay relaxed with visitors.1 2

The story where it all began

Large Danish mastiff-type dogs were used for hunting in the Middle Ages and later guarded estates and farms. In the late 1700s Chamberlain Sehested of Broholm set out to breed them to a consistent type, which gave the breed its name. After nearly disappearing following the Second World War, it was revived by enthusiasts from about 1975.1 2

Fun facts for the dinner table

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The breed is named after Broholm, the estate where its breeding was first organised.1
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Serious work to bring the breed back began around 1975.1
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It arrived in the United Kingdom in 2009.2
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It has a deep, impressive bark to match its size.2

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard no. 315, Group 2, Section 2.1 Molossian, Mastiff type; standard dated 03.05.2025.1
Dansk Kennel Klub: Recognised in its home country.2
UKC: Recognised.2

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Broholmer. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 6every year

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FCI Standard No. 315 Broholmer fci.beused for recognition, size, weight, coat, colours, temperament, history
Broholmer (Wikipedia) en.wikipedia.orgused for names, recognition, lifespan, history, facts

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.