Comparison: Broholmer and English Mastiff

Broholmer and English Mastiff are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Broholmer
Photo: Thrudgelmir, Public domain, source
English Mastiff
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BroholmerEnglish Mastiff
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originDenmarkUnited Kingdom
CategoryLargeGiant
Height at withers–70–80 cm
Weight40–70 kg55–100 kg
Life span–6–10 years
Recognition features
  • Large, rectangular, strongly built dog with a massive, broad head
  • Short close-lying coat: yellow or red, with or without mask, or black
  • Calm, good-tempered, yet watchful and self-confident
  • One of the heaviest breeds, often over 70 kg
  • Dark mask, broad head, drooping lips
  • Short fawn, apricot or brindle coat
CoatShort close-lying coat with undercoat; yellow or red, with or without black mask, or black; white markings on chest, feet and tail tip optional.Short dense coat; fawn, apricot, brindle.
PurposeA large Danish mastiff-type dog, once a stag hunter, later a guard of farms and manors.An ancient British guarding and war breed; today a calm home guardian.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.