Comparison: Broholmer and Great Dane

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

Broholmer
Photo: Thrudgelmir, Public domain, source
Great Dane
Photo: Lilly M at Polish Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, source
BroholmerGreat Dane
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originDenmarkGermany
CategoryLargeGiant
Height at withers–72–86 cm
Weight40–70 kg45–90 kg
Life span–7–10 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 tallest breeds, over 80 cm at the withers
  • Smooth coat: fawn, brindle, black, blue or harlequin
  • Elegant rectangular head
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 smooth glossy coat; fawn, brindle, black, blue, harlequin.
PurposeA large Danish mastiff-type dog, once a stag hunter, later a guard of farms and manors.A giant German dog first used to hunt wild boar, later a guard and companion of nobility.

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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.