Danish Broholmer )
STORY. Broholmer received the English Royalty as a gift from an English Mastiff, and the German Royalty from a Great Dane. The Danish Broholmer was developed by crossing English mastiffs with “native dogs” imported several years earlier from Germany. The breed probably developed in the 19th century. These strong and powerful dogs were very popular in Denmark. The dogs owe their name to a dog breeder who lived in the 19th century on the Broholm estate on the island of Funen and laid the foundation for the breeding of the purebred breed. The need that followed the World War changed the Danes' attitude towards keeping large dogs: people were not able to feed these animals, which required a lot of food, so the Brogolmer began to be seen less and less often. It was only in 1970 that certain efforts were made aimed at preserving the breed, the number of copies of which today, although constant, is still not so large.
CHARACTERISTIC. The Danish Broholmer is a large, menacing, mistrustful and fearless dog, although very loyal and easy to train. The power and size of this dog require the owner to have self-confidence. Brogolmer must recognize his master as a “leader”. At the same time, thanks to its friendly and calm disposition, the brogolmer can be a pleasant family friend. Given his size, he needs to be given a lot of exercise. He feels best in a house with a large area that he can guard and where he can run freely. The short, thick coat does not require special care.
NOTES. The breed is recognized by the FCI.
Like all large dogs, Brogol Mers, especially at an early age, should be fed properly and not subjected to too much stress.
F.C.I. Standard: No. 315 / 09.22.2000 / GB
F.C.I. name: Broholmer
Country of origin: Denmark (Denmark)
Date of official publication of the previous standard: 06/26/2000
Original standard: fci.be/uploaded_files/315A2000_en.doc
Broholmer (Danish Broholmer, Broholmer, Old Danish Dog)
Broholmer (Danish Broholmer)
Purpose
Companion dog, guard dog.
Classification F.C.I.
Group 2. Pinschers and schnauzers, Molossians, Swiss Cattle Dogs and other breeds.
Section 2.1. Dogs such as Molossers and Mastiffs.
No operational tests.
Brief history of the breed
Broholmer has been known since the Middle Ages, when it was widely used for hunting (deer). Later, Broholmers were used mainly as guard dogs to protect large farms and estates. At the end of the 18th century, Broholmers became a purebred breed and their numbers increased.
This happened thanks to Count Sechest Broholm, in whose honor the breed got its name. After the Second World War, the Broholmer was on the verge of extinction, but around 1975, a group of enthusiasts - later organized as the "Society for the Revival of the Broholmer Breed" - with the support of the Danish Kennel Society, began work to restore the breed.
General form
The Danish Broholmer is a mastiff-type dog, large, strong, rectangular in shape, characterized by calm, strong movements. The dominant feature of the Broholmer's appearance is its powerful forelimbs. The head is massive, wide, the neck is strong, with freely hanging skin, the chest is wide and deep.
At rest, Broholmer holds his head quite low, as if slouching, and his tail hangs down in the shape of a saber. When moving, the dog raises its tail, but not above the top line. When alert or excited, the Broholmer raises its head and tail (above the horizontal line).
Basic proportions
The Danish Broholmer's skull and muzzle are of the same length.
Behavior/temperament
Broholmer is calm, self-possessed, friendly, but at the same time careful. Must have great self-confidence.
Head
Broholmer's head is quite large and wide, with a massive appearance.
Cranial part
Scull
Wide and fairly flat. The top line of Broholmer's skull is parallel to the top line of the muzzle and is set slightly higher.
Transition from forehead to muzzle
Not too clearly expressed.
Front part
Nose
Brogolmer has a well-filled, black nose.
Muzzle
Massive, due to the heavy head it looks quite short. Broholmer's upper and lower jaws are the same length.
Lips
Broholmer's lips droop, but not excessively.
Jaws/teeth
The Broholmer is characterized by powerful jaws with well-developed muscles. Scissor or pincer bite.
Eyes
Round, but not too big. Broholmer's eye color ranges from light to dark amber. Must express confidence.
Ears
Brogolmer has medium-sized ears, set quite high. Hanging on the cheekbones.
Neck
Broholmer has a very powerful and muscular neck with a slight dewlap, but not excessive.
Frame
Topline
Straight.
Withers
The withers of the Old Danish Dog are strong and clearly defined.
Back
Quite long.
Croup
The Broholmer is characterized by a medium-length croup with a slight slope.
Breast
The chest of the Old Danish Dog is powerful and deep, with a well-developed forebreast.
Tail
Set quite low, wide at the base, drooping, without “feather” or tassel. During movement, the Broholmer's tail rises to a horizontal line, preferably no higher. The tail should under no circumstances be thrown over the back or curled into a ring.
Limbs
Forelegs
Strong, straight, powerful, with muscular shoulders. The length of the bone and the angles of the articulations should provide the Broholmer with freedom of movement at a walk or trot with a good reach.
Shoulders
Broholmer has very muscular shoulders.
Elbows
Broholmer's elbows are close to the body.
Forearms
Broholmer's forearms are straight and powerful.
Pastern
Broholmer's pasterns are not too long.
Front legs
Round and compact.
Hind limbs
Powerful and muscular. The angles of the joints should provide Broholmer with a good push. When viewed from behind, straight and parallel.
Hips
Broholmer has powerful and muscular thighs.
Metatarsus
Broholmer's metatarsus is not too long.
Hind legs
Elastic, similar to the front legs.
Gait
Calm, stooped. Broholmer's natural gaits are walk and trot.
Skin covering
The Broholmer's skin is thick, well pigmented, and abundant throughout the body, especially on the neck.
Coat
Hairline
Broholmer's hair is short and close-lying, with a thick undercoat.
Color
Yellow with a black mask, golden-red, black. White markings on the chest, paws and tip of the tail are optional on the Broholmer.
Height and weight
Height at withers
Broholmer males are about 75 cm, weight: 50-70 kg. Broholmer bitches are about 70 cm, weight: 40-60 kg.
Defects
Any deviation from the above points is considered a defect, the degree of which is determined by how much it differs from the standard.
Insufficiency of substance, forebrust and depth of Broholmer's chest.
Excessive lightness and elegance of the head and body.
Too noticeable transition from forehead to muzzle. Broholmer's muzzle is too light. Drooping corners of lips.
Ears too large or too small. Broholmer's rose-shaped ears.
Tail set too high or too low. The Broholmer's tail is shaped like a hook or loop.
Broholmer's long and weak pasterns. Paws spread apart.
Cow position.
Broholmer's movements are too elegant.
Fringe/tassel in the area of the ischial tuberosity and on the tail.
Disqualifying faults
Square format, clearly expressed lack of substance.
Broholmer's nose is not black.
Undershot or overshot mouth.
Broholmer's eyes are different colors.
Erect ears.
Broholmer's curled tail.
Coat: non-standard color; long hair
Nervousness, mobility, aggressiveness of Broholmer.
Note
Broholmer males must have two normally developed testes, fully descended into the scrotum.
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Danish Broholmer Broholmer This ancient guard dog with the appearance of a mastiff arose in ancient times and is closely related to the English Mastiff and the Great Dane. Undoubtedly, all these breeds descend from common ancestors. Broholmer was used as a guard, baiting, draft dog, guarded rich estates and regularly served butchers, helping to manage unruly bulls. After World War II, the breed's numbers were catastrophically small, but breeders managed to save the Broholmer from complete extinction. Currently, the breed is not numerous and is little known outside its homeland. Country of origin Denmark Original name Broholmer Other names Danish Mastiff. Danish butcher dog. Slagterhund. Characteristics of the breed A harmoniously built dog with a calm, balanced character. Brave, strong, does not like to fuss over trifles. A born watchman. He matures late. Requires responsible upbringing and socialization. Maintenance and care Dogs require space and a lot of exercise. It should be combed once a week. Uses: Guard dog, bodyguard dog, herd dog, companion dog
The Broholmer is a very ancient breed. While excavating the Viking settlement of Foan, in Denmark, archaeologists found dog bones that bore an obvious resemblance to the bones of modern Broholmers. It is believed that the Vikings were accompanied on their travels by the ancient Great Danes, who spread from Scandinavia to England. It is well known that the typical dog of the northern coasts is the Spitz. However, during excavations, bones and large dogs were found. Thus, in Brattley, on the farm of Eric the Red, the remains of large dogs were found, while Spitz bones were found on neighboring farms. During excavations of the grave of the ruler of Gokstad, six skeletons of large mastiff-like dogs were also found.
Two thousand years ago, the Vikings cultivated large mastiff-like dogs with an undaunted fighting spirit. It is believed that it was they who brought the ancient Molossians to Scandinavia and that Broholmers are the descendants of these dogs. The Dablo hunder was also common in Scandinavian countries, but it gradually disappeared between 1800 and 1900. It is believed that the descendants of the ancient Scandinavian dogs were crossed with the Great Danes, thus giving rise to the Great Dane.
In the Middle Ages, broholmers were not only guards of castles and participants in tournaments, but also protected herds from large predators. They were used as herding dogs when driving cattle for sale in cities. Like the ancestors of the German Rottweiler, the ancestors of the Broholmer were used as draft dogs and were known as butcher dogs. Until the beginning of the last century, these dogs were an integral part of the butcher shops and shops of Copenhagen.
It is believed that broholmers were also used to hunt boars when they still lived in the Danish forests.
Broholmer was quite popular for several centuries. However, the population was heterogeneous and far from perfect. Around 1850, the Royal Gamekeeper Sohested set out to create a uniform type of dog and improve the quality of the existing dog population. For this purpose, he gathered broholmers from all over Denmark. A few years later, his experiment ended in brilliant success - the breed improved significantly and became numerous. This happened due to the fact that Sohested promoted the breed in every possible way and distributed puppies to estates for raising. In old Danish dog books it is recorded that the Broholmer was the most common dog in Denmark in the 1880s, especially in Copenhagen.
The breed was named "Broholmer" after the estate of the huntsman Sohested in Funen.
In Denmark, the Broholmer was called the “royal dog” or “Frederik” - after the king who ruled the country in those days. One of the dogs, named Turk, was a particularly important person in the royal court - he drove out evil spirits. About ten minutes before the king was supposed to go to bed, the Turk was allowed into the royal chambers: it was believed that he drove out everything unclean and otherworldly from there. The Turk was so beloved by the royal family that after his death he was stuffed and placed in the Zoological Museum in Copenhagen, where he can still be seen today. King Frederick traditionally gave all his Broholmers the nickname Turk, and the Queen - Holger, regardless of the gender of the dog.
At the first Danish dog show, held in 1886, the largest breeders of the breed gathered and approved the first edition of the Broholmer standard. This standard has remained virtually unchanged to this day. In 1887, the breed was registered with the Danish Hunting Society, and a little later it was with this entry that the Danish Stud Book began.
Between 1859 and 1900, broholmers were so widespread that they were also kept in zoos. In some periods, about two hundred dogs of this breed lived in the zoo; bitches were even used as nurses for lion cubs, and black broholmers were considered the best night watchmen.
However, gradually the breed began to degenerate. The reason for this was not only plague and other infectious diseases, but also inbreeding. In just one decade, the breed's numbers have declined so much that since 1910 not a single dog has been registered with the Kennel Club. And only in the Danish “Broholmer Society” dogs were registered until 1939. Things got to the point that in 1940 there was only one old male dog left in Denmark, kept by a priest. After the war the breed practically disappeared.
And yet, fans of this national Danish breed believed that the breed could be restored. In 1974, Jett Wese wrote an article in the Danish Kennel Club magazine entitled "In the Wake of the Broholmer." It told about the glorious history of the breed. The article had a resonance - after some time, Jett Wess received a call from a woman who introduced herself as a chemist from the city of Helsingor, located in the northern part of Denmark; it turns out that a broholmer lived with her.
Jett Wese immediately came to her. It turned out that this was indeed a Broholmer, an eleven-year-old male of a dark yellow-brown color, 78 cm tall and weighing about 80 kg. In the same year, the dog was shown to a commission from the Danish Kennel Club, which recognized him as a typical representative of the breed, but the eleven-year-old male could not become the founder of the revived breed.
After a wide discussion in the press, several more representatives of the breed were found, but they turned out to be not so breed. The one most consistent with the breed was a large black male named Mapps. Due to its color, it was not registered with the Kennel Club, since the original version of the standard did not mention black color for the reason that the Danish kings preferred dogs of a yellowish-brown color. However, by collecting information from written sources, from photographs and stories of old-timers, it was possible to find out that the ancestors of this dog were used by hunters in the north of the country. The owner of Mapps claimed that from generation to generation his ancestors bred only black broholmers, which were taken from the zoo, and showed several photographs as proof.
A Council for the Restoration of the Breed was created, where all information flowed. All Broholmers that passed the appropriate selection and were included in the breed reconstruction program were registered.
All work was carried out under the auspices of the Danish Kennel Club.
Dog owners had to follow certain rules: owners of bitches had to hand over all litters to the Council, owners of males had to provide dogs for mating, random mating without the permission of the Council was prohibited, the owner of a Broholmer had to be a member of the Kennel Club.
The council took over all functions of veterinary care for dogs and raising puppies.
Currently, the Broholmer is recognized as the national Danish breed. Almost all three hundred Broholmers live in Denmark. The export of Broholmers outside the country was prohibited for a long time, and only on January 1, 1998, it was decided to sell abroad no more than 10% of puppies or one chip from each litter.
FCI Breed Standard No. 315 05/04/1982
The publication date of the original standard was 1896. Standard revised 11/29/1980.
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The Danish Broholmer (Brogolmer) or Danish Mastiff is a very ancient European breed of dog. Based on the results of archaeological excavations, it was established that large mastiff-like dogs accompanied the Vikings during their military campaigns about two thousand years ago. It is these ancient Molossians who are the ancestors of modern mastiffs, Great Danes and, accordingly, Broholmers.
The Danish broholmer was used in the Middle Ages as guards of castles and estates. In addition, dogs took part in hunting wild boars, deer and even bears. Due to their endurance and strength, Danish Mastiffs were used as draft power by farmers. Dogs have also proven themselves to be good guards and livestock herders. The breed received its development and formation in the 19th century thanks to the works of a royal huntsman named Sehested, who lived on the island of Funen in Denmark. He decided to select the best representatives of this breed to further improve the qualities of the dogs. It was then that the breed got its name in honor of the Broholm estate, where Sehested was breeding dogs.
It is a known fact that the Danish king Frederick VII kept several broholmers at court. That's why this dog is called the "royal dog" in Denmark. Unfortunately, in the 20th century there was a sharp decline in the number of these dogs. Today, representatives of the Danish Broholmer breed can be found in Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, Finland and very rarely in other countries.
Breed standard
The first breed standard was approved in Copenhagen in 1886 at a dog show.
- Height: male 73 – 75 cm; female 70 – 73 cm.
- Weight: male 60 – 80 kg; female 50 – 60 kg.
- Lifespan: 12 – 13 years old.
Appearance
The Danish Broholmer is a large dog with proportional body parts. The head is large, with a relatively short muzzle. Drop ears are set high on the head. The eyes are almond-shaped and dark brown. The nose is quite large and black. The neck of dogs is wide and of medium length. There is a small fold of skin in the throat area. The transition from neck to withers is smooth.
The chest is well developed. The back line is almost straight, with a slight slope towards the tail. The fore and hind limbs are long, straight, and muscular. The hock joints are well developed. The tail of the Broholmer is saber-shaped and quite thick. When at rest, the tail hangs down; when moving, the dog holds it at mid-thigh level. The Broholmer's coat is short, stiff, and lies tightly to the body. On the ears the covering is smoother and silkier.
Color
The color of the Danish Mastiff can range from light beige to deep red with or without a black mask on the face. There are black dogs with white spots on the paws, tip of the tail and chest.
Character
Representatives of the Danish breed have calm and balanced character. The dogs are very friendly and devoted to their owner, and are patient with children. They behave appropriately in any situation. Despite its menacing appearance, the Broholmer never shows aggression and will not start a fight with other dogs. But at the same time, the mastiff is distrustful of strangers.
Danish Mastiff requires a lot of space for a comfortable stay. The ideal place to keep a dog is a country house with a spacious yard. If the housing is located within the city, the owner of the Broholmer must devote at least 2-3 hours a day to walks and active activities with his pet.
Masti gets along well with other pets, but it is not recommended to get this breed when there is already another dog in the house, especially if it is two males.
Care
Danish Mastiff very easy to care for. His short coat does not require trimming or frequent washing. It is enough to just brush the coat a few times a week with a special brush for dogs. In addition, all owners of lop-eared dogs should pay special attention to hygiene and regular cleaning of their pets' ears.
Nutrition
For proper and healthy development, any dog needs to eat well. The Danish Broholmer, as a Molosser, must consume a balanced combination of proteins, fats and carbohydrates daily. For proteins, you should give your dog boiled lean chicken, turkey or beef, as well as offal. Broholmers enjoy eating cottage cheese and boiled eggs, which contain healthy fats. Grated fresh carrots, apples, and beets will supplement your dog’s diet with vitamins.
Feeding your pet with dry ready-made food for large breeds can be a convenient alternative, since modern dog food contains all the necessary ingredients. Therefore, the owner of a broholmer can choose any of the methods.
Training
Mastiffs highly trainable. You should start training your puppy at the age of 3-4 months. First of all, the owner must show the pet his position of leadership and authority. To do this, you need to constantly practice the simplest and most necessary commands “near”, “no”, “come to me”, and always reward the puppy for performing them correctly. Over time, the dog will begin to perceive training as its responsibility and will be able to learn more complex commands.
Health
The Danish Broholmer has very good health. The breed has no hereditary diseases. The owner of such a dog should only periodically show the pet to the veterinarian and get vaccinated in a timely manner.
Breed photo
Buying and choosing a puppy
Today, the Danish Broholmer is a very rare breed, and almost all of its representatives are found in northern European countries. However, if you really want to, you can purchase a puppy by contacting foreign breeders, or by visiting exhibitions. Prices for Danish Broholmers are justifiably high, since this breed was revived with great difficulty, but their numbers are still relatively small. A Danish Mastiff puppy can be purchased for an amount of at least 100 thousand rubles.
Choosing a nickname
The Danish Broholmer demonstrates strength, calmness, and greatness with its appearance. It is these qualities that can help with choosing a nickname for dogs of this breed. The most suitable nicknames are: Baron, Prince, Monarch, Henry (Henry), Toby, Princess, Julia, Muse, Melissa.
Danish Broholmer (Brokholmer, Danish Mastiff, Slagterhund) - detailed description of the dog breed, photos, videos, maintenance features and history of the origin of the breed
Photo: Danish Broholmer (Brokholmer, Danish Mastiff, Slagterhund)
Breed dossier
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Excerpts from the FCI standard.
They are easy to train, but it must be quite strict. Requires responsible upbringing and socialization.
light red (yellow, golden) with a black mask or black. White markings are allowed on the chest, paws and tip of the tail.
Height at the withers for males is at least 75 cm, for females at least 70 cm. Weight is 50 - 80 kg.
A harmoniously built dog with a calm, balanced character.
Guard dog, bodyguard dog, herd dog, companion dog. A born watchman.
This breed of dog needs long walks with active physical activity.
The main thing in their character is a wonderful combination of strength and self-confidence with calmness and friendliness.
These large and energetic dogs need room to move and are not recommended to be kept in an apartment.
This dog's coat requires regular brushing with a special brush.
Broholmers are very attached to their owners, and get along well with cats and other small animals that live in the house. There is a known case when a female Broholmer fed lion cubs in the Danish Zoological Garden.
But this breed, prone to dominance, does not get along very well with other dogs, this is especially evident when two males meet. All behavior problems can be eliminated by proper education.
Healthy breed.
Like all large dogs, the Danish Broholmer matures late. With this in mind, monitor his diet from a very early age.
about 13 years old.
History of origin of the breed
This ancient guard dog with the appearance of a mastiff arose from time immemorial and is closely related to the English Mastiff and Great Dane. Undoubtedly, all these breeds descend from common ancestors.
The Broholmer was used as a guard, baiting, draft dog, guarded rich estates and regularly served butchers, helping to manage unruly bulls.
After World War II, the breed's numbers were catastrophically small, but breeders managed to save the Broholmer from complete extinction.
Currently, the breed is not numerous and is little known outside its homeland.
Appearance
The head is wide in the parietal part. The dog holds it low. The muzzle is relatively short. Developed jowls.
The eyes are round in shape. Black or dark amber color.
The ears are small and set moderately high. Hanging.
The chest is wide, voluminous and deep. The back is long.
The limbs are strong, strong, with powerful bones. Hips are powerful.
The tail is thick, saber-shaped. When calm, the dog holds it high and lowers it slightly when moving.
The coat is short, thick, and protects well from bad weather.
Psychological picture
Many mastiff breeds have an irritable and aggressive character, but this is not the case with Broholmers. The main thing in their character is a wonderful combination of strength and self-confidence with calmness and friendliness. Such a wonderful character of these dogs was achieved through careful selection carried out by Danish dog handlers.
Brave, very strong, does not like to fuss over trifles. He matures late.
Dogs need space and lots of exercise. Therefore, it is advisable to keep it in a large country house.
Historical data on the origin of the Broholmer, external standard, behavior, health, care tips, training, interesting facts. Purchasing a puppy.
They are often considered deities of beauty in the canine world. Strong, physically developed, calm by nature. These huge giants are called lap dogs. These are amazing animals. Reliable friends and guards. Almost ideal pets for children who will play with them, will never offend and will always protect.
Historical data on the origin of the Broholmer breed
Denmark is an amazing country. Many ancient palaces and buildings have been preserved in it to this day. For example, Rosenborg Castle was built in the era of King Christian IV, at the very beginning of the 17th century. It keeps many secrets and riches. But the Danish monarchs have another asset - their royal dogs.
The history of these amazing animals begins more than a thousand years ago, when the Scandinavian Vikings came to Byzantium. There, these stern warriors saw huge, as it later turned out to be mastiff-like dogs. They really liked them and the Vikings took several of them with them. In what time period these dogs appeared on the territory of Denmark is now impossible to say for sure. But in this country, mastiffs mixed with local dogs. Some historians claim that the Vikings went to Byzantium through Rus'. An interesting fact is that there were also large Malosky dogs there, which were called “horses” or “faces”. In all likelihood, they entered Russian territory the same way, from Byzantium.
It is now impossible to talk about the similarity of characters between broholmers and their warlike owners. Time, people and morals have changed, which means the dogs have become different. Do these pets reflect the character of modern Danes? The main feature of Broholmers is that they are very self-confident animals. In their homeland they are described as: mental stability. That is, we mean reasonable calm. This phrase reflects not only their character, but also the appearance of the animal. Dogs radiate goodness. Distinctive features of all Malosky dogs: a strong head, ruffles on the neck, small drooping ears, amber eyes, thick skin and thick undercoat.
Such dogs were known to people back in the 5th century BC. The homeland of all mastiffs is Central Asia. To the west, they came through Persia and Greece. Maloo dogs lived in Germany, where they were brought from Asian countries. There is evidence that such dogs existed in ancient Rome, Egypt and even China. There they were used to hunt large animals, protect property and homes, and as service dogs. In medieval times, they were believed to have supernatural powers and could protect against evil spirits. Mastiffs were in the army of Alexander the Great. They fought in the Roman legions. Later, their own branch of these dogs appeared in almost all European countries.
In 1589, Anne, daughter of the Danish king Frederick II, married the Scottish monarch James VI, who later became the English ruler James I. On the day of his accession to the throne, he presented several English mastiffs as a gift to the Danish crown. Those dogs also formed the basis of the Great Dane. For a long time, Broholmers were court dogs and accompanied their crowned masters everywhere. They served them faithfully. The Middle Ages were followed by the Renaissance. Then the time came for technology, machines, equality and brotherhood.
Large, menacing dogs, a symbol of feudal power, were no longer needed. Mastiffs disappeared everywhere, and, probably, would have completely disappeared into time if not for one person. February 20, 1813 at Broholm Castle, Niels Frederik Mercher Sihested, a talented engineer and successful businessman. He had many interests, including: archeology and dogs. It was this man who restored the mastiff breed and named it after this castle. The name of the castle can be translated as: “bro” - bridge, and “holm” - island. This is where the Russian word hill comes from.
Twenty dogs lived in Nils’s house, and forty near the house. Subsequently, he was granted the title of Duke. His relatives continue his work to this day. Nowadays, the breed lovers club organizes its events at Broholm Castle. These dogs are valuable for the inhabitants of Denmark because throughout the history of the country, they have been next to them, from the Viking era to our time. This is the pride of Denmark and its living history.
Description of the broholmer external standard
One of the most diverse breeds. They can weigh from 50 to 90 kg. They have a strong character and royal calm.
- Head has an impressive and representative appearance, wide. The upper part of the skull is like that of a mastiff, in parallel with the large muzzle. This gives it a truly regal look. The forehead has good depth.
- Muzzle- massive, but not long. Compared to the large head, it looks quite short. The jowls hang over the lower jaw. Lips with dark pigmentation. The jaws are powerful. The teeth are white, the fangs are strong. Scissor bite.
- Nose the broholmer is large, the pigment is black.
- Eyes small, medium rise, with a determined look. Color ranges from light, very warm amber to dark, yellowish and brownish shades.
- Ears. Size is medium. Located high. Triangular in shape, hanging, adjacent to the cheekbones.
- Neck. Developed, muscular, has a small dewlap and pronounced withers.
- Frame- stretched format, powerful. The back is level, the croup is medium in size, slightly sloping. Their chest is the largest compared to other dogs.
- Tail straight, long, wider at the beginning, high rise. When moving, it rises to the line of the back. Should not bend.
- Limbs- long, muscular, with good bones. Straight, parallel to each other. Strong ligaments and hocks should allow free movement.
- Paws round in a lump. Developed pads. Powerful black-pigmented claws.
- Coat short throughout the body, close to the skin. Has a dense undercoat.
- Color. They can be not only sandy in color, but also brown and even black. Black dogs are similar in personality but smaller in size than their sand-colored counterparts. They have a lighter head.
Characteristic behavioral traits of the Great Dane
Over the last century, the breed has lost the aggression that was so necessary during hunting. Now broholmers prefer not hunting, but the “sofa”. The physical characteristics of this dog leave no doubt as to the original purpose of the breed. Firstly, their great growth. Their paws are the same size as the fully open palms of a person's hands. They love to lean, standing on their hind legs and placing their front paws on your shoulders. Despite their massiveness, they are very dexterous and unusually graceful.
Breeders call them amazingly spiritually gifted creatures. These giants are incredibly loving animals who love to kiss. Perhaps this character trait has made this breed one of the most popular cartoon characters. The most famous dogs are “Scoubidoo” and “Astro”, Jetson’s dog.
American artist Brad Anderson has made his career out of painting the Great Dane, one of America's most beloved dogs. For more than fifty years, he has been drawing “Marmaduke,” a long-running newspaper comic strip hero. The publication is read by millions of fans every day. Books based on this comic have sold over five million copies.
Andersen is already over eighty, but he still illustrates six strips of newspaper comics a week. The Great Dane is a funny dog. By their very nature they have a great sense of humor. The artist draws inspiration from his own experience with a Great Dane, having a female dog named “Mia” at home. Watching his pet, he notes that they spread their long legs, occupying all the space around. They themselves don’t know what to do with them, and it looks very funny.
They behave very loyally with children and protect them. Children do all sorts of things with them: climb, ride, crawl on them. Pets remain patient. They are funny and create comics about themselves. Anyone who owns a Great Dane will never be bored.
Dog health
Unfortunately, there were some health problems. This breed has one of the shortest lifespans, only seven to eight years. In very rare cases, Broholmers lived to be fourteen years old, which is a very long time for a large dog.
First of all, throughout their lives, they develop problems with their paws. In order to avoid this, the dog must be raised properly, paying great attention to diet and physical activity. After all, Great Danes grow unevenly. They also have a genetic predisposition to hip dysplasia. To most effectively detect the disease, in adolescence, it is necessary to conduct an x-ray examination. After all, the sooner you find out about the disease, the better treatment can be prescribed and the problems will get rid of faster.
They also have diseases of internal organs, such as flatulence or bloating. This is the leading cause of death for Great Danes. Bloating occurs when a dog starts running on a full stomach. Great Danes, like many other canids, have stomachs that are not attached to the rib cage. During vigorous activity, the stomach begins to hang out and blocks the intestinal tract. If left untreated, this can be dangerous. The main thing is that the pet rests for forty minutes after eating, only then can it run. And best of all, take a walk before eating. It is better to adhere to the basic recommendations, because the owners are very close to their pets, and when something irreparable happens, it is a tragedy for the whole family.
- Wool. They are smooth-haired animals, so they are easy to care for. You can simply pour it from the shower and wipe it with a towel. Well, of course, if the dog is very dirty, then it should be bathed using a standardized shampoo. It is important to choose a concentrate so that the animal’s skin remains in good PH balance. Otherwise, the natural lubrication will be washed away and problems will arise. The smallest of them is dandruff. If you brush your pet at least once a week with a special mitten, he will be grateful to you. This will remove excess dead hair and create a kind of massage for your pet’s body. During the molting period, this manipulation should be carried out more often.
- Ears. They need to be inspected periodically. During water procedures, try not to get water into the ears, otherwise your pet will get otitis media. They need to be cleaned extremely rarely.
- Eyes. They do not require daily care. If necessary, wipe it. There are many pharmaceutical preparations that relieve irritation, but you can prepare a simple chamomile decoction at home, which is perfect for this.
- Teeth. To ensure that your Broholmer has fresh breath and is free from oral troubles, get him used to brushing his teeth from early childhood. Provide him with specialized toys and bones made from natural pressed veins, which, when chewed, create a mechanical impact and remove unnecessary deposits.
- Claws. Dogs are not cats. Their claws are not retracted into pads like a cat's, and therefore, if they grow excessively, they interfere with their walking. If your Great Dane’s nails don’t wear down during walks, then of course they need to be trimmed.
- Feeding. The most expensive part of keeping a broholmer is raising the puppy correctly; then we don’t need to spend a lot on the dog. Some feed with natural food, some with dry concentrates. In any case, everything should be of very high quality. You can’t raise an animal on porridge and carrots alone. There must be natural meat and mineral and vitamin supplements.
- Walks. Basically, they are comfortable everywhere, but still, they need space. You can’t stuff a dog like this into a closet; it needs a place to stretch its paws and move every day. Broholmers can run behind a bicycle and swim for a long time. They are very active and physically strong. But at the same time, everyone should not give active exercise to puppies. These are late maturing dogs. It grows unevenly: first the paws, then the body. Excessive activity can result in improper formation of the bone skeleton and joint diseases.
Great Dane training and interesting facts
These are large dogs, so they need to be trained as early as possible. They, of course, need to be educated, general obedience is necessary for them, but in no case should one stoop to rudeness. Treating them with love and tenderness, only then will you get the desired result.
In the Danish town of Copenhagen, in 1902, a female Bengal tiger gave birth to two wonderful cubs. For unknown reasons, she abandoned her offspring. Zoo staff tried to feed the babies using a pipette, but the babies flatly refused to eat. Then one of the employees suggested putting them on newborn Danish mastiffs. Mom sniffed the striped children for a long time, but in the end she accepted them, and they settled into their new family. The cubs happily played, ate and slept with their brothers and sisters. “Striped” grew by leaps and bounds. The bitch loved and looked after them as if they were her own children. The story made it into the local newspapers. A Danish mastiff named “Marie” became famous throughout the country. After several years had passed, she was brought to a cage with a tiger. The dog sniffed and began wagging its tail, and the formidable predator lay down and pressed its muzzle to the cage. They looked at each other for a long time. Eyewitnesses of this meeting claimed that the mother and her stepchild recognized each other.
Purchasing a Broholmer puppy
The Danes are very reluctant to send Broholmers outside the country. If you want such a dog, you must be patient, because the wait can last several years. They will give you a puppy, only on the condition that you come to Denmark once or twice a year and show it there. One more condition: it is obligatory to continue the race, and to carry out the mating in Denmark. They don’t want to give away dogs, not out of harm; they love the breed very much and consider it a national treasure. Everything related to the culture and history of Denmark is jealously protected not only by the state, but also by the citizens themselves. Before giving away his treasure, the breeder must make sure that the puppy will end up in the caring hands of a competent person.
The most difficult period is the process of raising a dog. Before you start one, evaluate your capabilities. While the Great Dane puppy is growing, it eats a lot; the food must be of high quality and balanced.
Those who want to get a dog ask one question: “Which breed should I choose?” When weighing the pros and cons, for many, the cost of acquisition plays an important role. If you have your eye on a Broholmer, be prepared to part with a pretty penny to get your pup. This figure may increase if the breeder finds out that you are a foreigner. Recently, a Great Dane puppy sold for $5,500. Of course, love has no cost. Friends cannot be bought and cannot be sold. It doesn’t matter whether your dog is of noble blood or a simple courtyard one, first of all, you need to love the dog with all your heart and it will answer you in kind!
You will learn more interesting information about the Great Dane from this video from Dog Planet:
Other names: broholmer, broholmer, old Danish dog
Height at withers: 74 - 80 cm (male); 69 - 75 cm (female)
Weight: 57 - 80 kg (male); 52 - 63 kg (female)
Description: The Danes are very proud of the Broholmer, which is officially recognized as a Danish breed. This majestic dog can be found in Germany, Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands, but in each of these countries the Danish Broholmer is a rarity. There are only a few hundred dogs of this breed worldwide.
The Danish Broholmer can be described as a stately dog with a royal gait, majestic posture and meaningful gaze. In appearance, it resembles its relative, the Great Dane. This is a massive dog with a rectangular body, a deep and wide chest, strong and powerful limbs. Height at withers – 70-75 cm, weight – 52-80 kg. Representatives of this breed have a very massive head with a wide muzzle, medium-sized ears that are set high, and amber eyes. The low-set tail is lowered at rest and raised when moving. The coat is hard, thick, short and close-lying. The most common colors are yellow with a black mask, light brown, shades of red, black with white markings on the chest, tip of the tail and paws.
The character of the Danish Broholmer is distinguished by a special distrust of strangers and great devotion to its owner. The dog is able to practically learn basic commands on its own, delighting its owners with intelligence, obedience and complaisance. However, Broholmer training must be carried out with the strictest discipline. The owner must be an authority for the dog, to whom he must obey unquestioningly. If the dog is stubborn and categorically refuses to follow commands, you should not show aggression. You need to act carefully, but at the same time firmly and persistently.
Despite the fact that the dog has a menacing and intimidating appearance, it is not aggressive and will never start a fight. When walking, the Broholmer behaves obediently. He will never chase any animal, so you can safely let him off the leash. Unlike many dogs, he does not spoil household items or chew his owner's slippers and furniture. The main thing is that the broholmer has a lot of toys at his disposal that he can chew on and use for his own purposes. Broholmer cannot live without physical education and active walks. A dog requires a fairly large area to live. A country house is the best option for her.
A dog with a calm, balanced character. Brave, very strong, does not like to fuss over trifles. A born watchman. He matures late. Requires responsible upbringing and socialization. Dogs need space and exercise.
The upbringing and training of such dogs must be taken very seriously. Such a dog must obey only you at all times. If you are not confident in your physical strength and the strength of your character, then this animal is not suitable for you. To manage such a dog you must be a strong-willed, patient, strong and wise person.
Raising broholmers needs to be done from childhood. Discipline must come first. Dogs of this breed are easy to train and will instantly learn all basic commands. The problem is precisely the obedience of the dog, which likes to occupy a dominant position. You must become a leader for him, since the broholmer lives according to the laws of the pack. In this case, training and training will not cause any problems. Since these animals are very flexible, responsible and efficient.
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