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Broholmer

Broholmer

FCI standard Nº 315
Origin
 Denmark
Translation
 O.B.C. Christensen, DKK Standard Committee
Group
 Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossians and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs
Section
 Section 2.1 Molossians, Mastiff type
Working
 Without working trial
Acceptance on a definitive basis by the FCI
 Wednesday 26 May 1982
Publication of the official valid standard
 Monday 26 June 2000
Last update
 Friday 22 September 2000
En français, cette race se dit
 Broholmer
Diese Norm ist in deutscher Sprache sichtbar
 Broholmer
En español, esta raza se dice
 Broholmer
In het Nederlands, wordt dit ras gezegd
 Broholmer

Usage
Companion dog, guard dog.

Brief historical summary
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 guard dog for large farms and manors. At the end of the 18th century these dogs were pure-bred and increased in number thanks to the Count Sehested of Broholm, from whom the breed has inherited its name. After the Second World War the breed became almost extinct, but around 1975 a group of committed people - later organized as « The Society for Reconstruction of the Broholmer Breed » - supported by the Danish Kennel Club, began the work of reviving the breed.

General appearance
A Mastiff-type of dog of large size, rectangular and strongly built, with a 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 sabre-like. 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.

Important proportions
Skull and muzzle are of equal length.

Behaviour / temperament
Calm, good tempered, friendly, yet watchful. Must show great self-confidence.

Head

Cranial region
Head
 Rather big and wide, with a heavy appearance.
Skull
 Broad and rather flat. Topline of skull is parallel to topline of muzzle and set a little higher. 
Stop
 Not too pronounced.

Facial region
Nose
 Full and black.
Muzzle
 Massive; looking rather short due to the heavy head. Upper and lower jaw are of equal length.
Lips
 Pendulous, but not excessively so.
Jaws and teeth
 Powerful jaws with well developed muscles. Scissor- or pincer bite.
Eyes
 Round, not too big. Colour from light to dark amber. Expression should show great self-confidence.
Ears
 Medium sized, rather high set. Carried hanging close to cheeks.

Neck
Very powerful and muscular with some throatiness, yet not excessive.

Body
Topline
 Straight.
Withers
 Strong and clearly defined.
Back
 Rather long.
Croup
 Medium length, slightly sloping.
Chest
 Powerful and deep, with well a developed forebreast.

Tail
Set on rather low, broad at base. It is carried drooping and has no flag or feathering. When moving the tail is raised to a horizontal position, preferably not higher. It should never be carried over the back or in a curl.

Limbs

Forequarters
Generality
 Strong, straight and powerful forelegs with muscular upper arms. The length and angulation of the bones should produce a free movement with good reach walking or trotting.
Upper arm
 Very muscular.
Elbows
 Moving close to the body.
Forearm
 Straight and powerufl.
Pastern
 Not too long.
Forefeet
 Rounded and close.

Hindquarters
Generality
 Powerful and muscular hindlegs with angulation able to produce good driving power. Seen from behind the hindlegs are straight and parallel.
Upper thigh
 Powerful and muscular.
Metatarsus
 Not too long.
Hind feet
 Tight, as the front feet.

Gait and movement
Composed and stooping. Natural gaits are walking and trotting.

Skin
Well pigmented and thick; generally profuse, especially at the neck.

Coat
Hair
 Short and close lying, with a thick undercoat.
Colour
 Yellow with black mask. Golden red. Black. White markings on chest, feet and tip of tail are optional.

Size and weight
Height at withers
 Male ca 75 cm, bitch ca 70 cm.
Weight
 Male 50 - 70 kg, bitch 40 - 60 kg.

Faults
• Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and its ability to perform its traditional work.
• Faults listed should be in degree of seriousness.

General faults
 Insufficient in substance, forechest and depth of chest.
 Too light and elegant in head and body.
 Stop too marked; muzzle too light; corners of the mouth pendulous.
 Ears too big or too small.
 Rose ears.
 Tail set on too high or too low.
 Hook or kink tail.
 Long and weak in pasterns; splayed feet.
 Cowhocks.
 Movement too elegant.
 Fringes/flag on buttocks and tail.

Disqualifying faults
 Aggressive or overly shy dogs.
 Nervous, sharp or aggressive.
 Squarely built, definitely insufficient in substance.
 Nose other than black.
 Overshot or undershot mouth.
 Eyes of different colour.
 Erect ears.
 Tail curled up.
 Colour faulty; long-haired.

NB :
• Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
• The above mentioned faults when occurring to a highly marked degree or frequently are disqualifying.
• Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical conformation should be used for breeding.

Bibliography
http://www.fci.be/
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