Danish Broholmer
About the Danish Broholmer
Temperament
Physical Characteristics
| Size Category | Giant (100+ lbs) |
|---|---|
| Height | 27-30" |
| Weight | 90-150 lbs |
| Coat Type | Smooth |
| Coat Length | Short |
| Colors | |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Care Requirements
Exercise Needs
Moderate (30-60 min/day)
45 minutes per day recommended
Grooming
Moderate - Weekly
Mental Stimulation
★★★★★Moderate mental stimulation needed
Drooling
★★★★★Living Conditions
Cost of Ownership
| Purchase Price | $2,000-$4,000 |
|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $2,200/year |
Costs vary based on location, breeder, and individual needs. Annual costs include food, veterinary care, grooming, and supplies.
Health Considerations
Like all breeds, Danish Broholmers may be prone to certain health conditions:
Regular veterinary check-ups and proper care can help prevent or manage many health issues.
Best For
- Families with Children
- Guard Dog
- Seniors
May Not Be Ideal For
- Apartment Living
- First-Time Owners
Guides for your Danish Broholmer
The story behind the Danish Broholmer
The Broholmer takes its name from Broholm, a Danish estate whose owner gathered and bred large mastiff-type dogs during the nineteenth century. Dogs of this general kind had long been kept in Denmark for guarding property and, earlier, for hunting deer on noble estates, with links to English mastiffs and to heavy German dogs. The population dwindled through the twentieth century and was widely believed extinct after the Second World War. From the 1970s onward Danish enthusiasts, working with the national kennel club and a dedicated society, located remaining dogs of the type and rebuilt the breed under a strict register. The FCI recognised it in the 1980s and it later entered the American Kennel Club's Foundation Stock Service. Numbers stay small, concentrated in Denmark and neighbouring countries.
Originally bred for: Estate guardian, Deer hunting dog, Farm watchdog. You can trace how working roles shaped today’s breeds across our dog guides.
Feeding a Danish Broholmer
A slow-maturing giant whose joints depend on unhurried growth, so a large-breed puppy formula and restrained feeding matter through the first two years. Adults should stay lean, with food divided into two or more calm servings and vigorous activity kept away from mealtimes.
Watch for: No characteristic ingredient sensitivity is recorded for the breed. Standard giant-breed caution applies to feeding routine, and owners of deep-chested dogs usually avoid one large daily meal. Persistent digestive or skin problems in an individual should be worked up properly by a veterinarian.
Not sure what to put in the bowl? See our picks for the best dog food for large breeds.
Mealtime extras: training treats worth keeping in your pocket, and a slow feeder bowl if your dog inhales dinner. Everything else lives in our dog nutrition and feeding hub.
Living with a Danish Broholmer
Day to day, the basics matter most: how much exercise your dog needs, how often to get out for a walk, and how much sleep is normal.
For play and enrichment, browse chew toys built for strong jaws and interactive toys for rainy days.
Gear that fits the breed makes life easier: a well-sized dog bed, a properly sized crate.
Raising a puppy? Work through crate training and the teething timeline — or see how old your dog is in human years with our dog age calculator.