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Broholmer

Also known as Danish Mastiff.

Related breedBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United Kingdom

Broholmer at a glance

Origin
Broholm, Denmark
Appeared
1500 to 1974 (likely)
Family
European Mastiff
Type
Mastiff / molossoid
Size
Giant
Life span
7 to 12 years
Recognised by
FCI, AKC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 315

The name. After the Broholm estate of Count Niels Frederik Sehested.

Same familyGreat Dane1600 to 1880 · Germany

Family and relatives

Same eraPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, Belgium

Place in time

The Broholmer appears 1500 to 1974 (likely), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Broholmer is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.