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CATALOG OF BREEDS | WORKING DOGS

Bullmastiff Broholmer

HEIGHT 24–27in (61–69cm) Red HEIGHT 28–30in (70–75cm) Black
WEIGHT 90–130lb (41–59kg) Brindle WEIGHT 88–154lb (40–70kg)
LIFE SPAN Under 10 years LIFE SPAN 6–11 years

A cross between the Old English Mastiff and the Bulldog Historically a hunting dog, and later a farm guard
(opposite), the Bullmastiff was developed to be a gamekeeper’s dog, the Broholmer is now almost exclusively kept
guard dog. With a more reliable temperament than many other at home. The breed had all but disappeared by the
mastiff types, this breed makes an intelligent and faithful house mid-20th century but was revived and “reconstructed”
dog. The Bullmastiff’s square and solid frame houses a lively by enthusiasts, though it is rarely seen outside its Darker
muzzle
spirit and boundless energy. native Denmark.
Thick,
Fawn muscular
High-set tail, neck
broad at base,
tapers to hocks Short, flat coat
Low-set,
broad tail Slightly
Large, heavy, pendulous
Dark ears set high broad head flews
and wide apart
White
markings White
on chest marking
Short, flat coat Golden-red on chest

Black
muzzle

Tosa

HEIGHT 22–24in (55–60cm) Fawn
WEIGHT 82–198lb (37–90kg) Black
LIFE SPAN Over 10 years Brindle

The Tosa was developed from progressive crossbreeding
between Japanese fighting dogs and Western breeds such
as the Bulldog (opposite), Mastiff (see p.93), and Great Short coat
Dane (see p.96). Very large, strongly built, and possessing
a latent fighting instinct, the Tosa is considered to be a
dog that should only be owned by expert handlers.

Thick,
tapering tail

Red Small,
white
Dewlap marking
on neck

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