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Broholmer Puppies for Sale
Danish
Broholmer
Elmedals Kvaser
Photo Courtesy of Charlotte Kristensen
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Pronunciation |
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Description |
A Mastiff-type of dog of large size,
rectangular and strongly built, with composed and powerful movement. Its
appearance is dominated by the powerful forequarters. The head is massive and
wide, the neck is sturdy with some loose skin, the chest is broad and deep. At
rest the head is carried rather low and stooping, and the tail is hanging down
sabrelike. When moving, the tail is carried higher, but not over the topline.
When the dog is attentive or aroused, the head is carried higher and the tail is
raised above horizontal. The coat is short and close lying,
with a thick undercoat. The coat comes in yellow with
black mask, golden red and black. White markings on chest, feet and tip of
tail are optional. |
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Temperament |
Calm, good tempered, friendly, yet
watchful. Must show great self-confidence. The objective in training this
dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates
under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog communicates his displeasure with growling and eventually biting, all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. The humans must be the ones making the decisions, not the dogs. That is the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 22-30 inches (70-75 cm.)
Weight: 87-176 pounds (40-80 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
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Exercise |
This breed needs a
daily, long walk, where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human holding the lead. Never in front. Like many other giant breeds it is important to remember that too much forced, vigorous exercise
is not good for a young dog's growth and development, so watch your puppy for any signs, but they still instinctually need a daily walk.
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Life Expectancy |
About 6-11 years |
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Grooming |
Seasonal heavy shedder |
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Origin |
The Danish Broholmer originated in Denmark.
As a type this breed has been known since the Middle Ages, when it was used for
hunting (stag-hunting). Later on it was used mainly as a guard dog for large
farms and manors. At the end of the18th century these dogs were breeding pure
and increased in number thanks to the royal game keeper Sehested of Broholm,
from where the breed has inherited its name. After the Second World War the
breed almost became extinct, but around 1975 a group of committed people
organized a group called "The Society for Reconstruction of the Broholmer
Breed". They were supported by the Danish Kennel Club and began the work of
reviving the breed. |
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Mastiff type |
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Recognition |
DRA |
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
4 month old Danish
Broholmer puppy.
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Dani - Photo Courtesy of Charlotte Kristensen.
Signe - Photo Courtesy of Charlotte Kristensen.
Elmedals Kvaser almost 3 years of age. Photo Courtesy of Charlotte Kristensen.
Resting like a real Broholmer. Photo Courtesy of Charlotte Kristensen.
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