Page 92 - The Complete Dog Breed Book Choose the Perfect Dog for You, New Edition (DK)

92 GUIDE T O BREED S

BROHOLMER

THIS LARGE MOLOSSUS DOG IS BOTH STRONG AND CALM FCI

Height range Historically a hunting dog, and later a farm guard dog, Large, heavy,
28–30 in (70–75 cm) the Broholmer is now almost exclusively kept at home. broad head
Weight range The breed had all but disappeared by the mid-20th
88–154 lb (40–70 kg)
century but was revived and “reconstructed”
Life span 6–11 years by enthusiasts, though it is
Origin Denmark rarely seen outside its
native Denmark.
Slightly
pendulous
flews
Other colors Low-set, Short, flat,
golden-red
broad tail coat

Black White marking
on chest
Darker
muzzle

BULLMASTIFF

HIGH SPIRITS AND A CHEERFUL TEMPERAMENT UNDERLIE THIS IMPOSING DOG AKC

Height range A cross between the Old English Mastiff and the Bulldog Dark ears set high
24–27 in (61–69 cm) (see p.94), the Bullmastiff was developed to be a gamekeeper’s and wide apart
Weight range guard dog. With a more reliable temperament than many other
90–130 lb (41–59 kg)
mastiff types, this breed makes an intelligent and faithful house
Life span Under 10 years dog. The Bullmastiff’s square
Origin UK and solid frame houses
a lively spirit and
boundless energy.
Black
muzzle
Other colors

Red Brindle
Thick,
muscular Short, flat, White marking
neck fawn coat on chest

High-set tail,
broad at base,
tapers to hocks

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