Kromfohrländer

The Kromfohrländer is very gentle and kind, but unfortunately he is not very widespread. The breed has never managed to cross the German borders, and even within his country of origin, he is very little known. To discover him, you have to go to Germany.

Height 38 to 46 cm
Weight 9 to 14 kg
Life expectancy 13 to 14 years
Home country Germany

Quick Overview of the Kromfohrländer

Temperament

  • Docile and obedient
  • Affectionate and lively
  • Reactive and always on alert
  • Easy character

Appearance

  • Well-proportioned physique
  • Silhouette longer than tall
  • Robust and very solid build
  • Medium size tail

Health

  • Generally healthy
  • Rarely ill
  • Stifle disease can occur

Temperament of the Kromfohrländer

The Kromfohrländer has a lively and very responsive temperament. He is easy to train, and can easily adapt to all types of owners.

Even though he has ancestral genes geared towards hunting, his hunting instinct is not the most developed, but he still has very good aptitudes for this sport.

Always attentive to the slightest noise, he is constantly alert and warns at the slightest sign of intrusion. He is therefore an excellent alarm dog. He is generally sociable and rarely aggressive, even if he is suspicious of strangers.

He is very sociable with his family and loves children. His lively and alert character makes him a gentle and cheerful companion. He adapts very well to all kinds of family situations.

Intelligent and very receptive, his upbringing is usually easy, even if it must be firm and constant to ensure him some stability.

His socialization must be undertaken very early in his education, and must not exacerbate his natural fear of strangers, in order to avoid unnecessary aggression.

This friendly little dog can live anywhere, even in an apartment. Despite his active and very lively temperament, a daily walk will suffice to meet his needs and allow him to spend his energy before he finds peace and quiet inside the home.

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Breed Appearance

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This medium-sized dog has a well-proportioned physique. His silhouette being longer than tall, he is endowed with a robust and very solid build.

His general appearance is reminiscent of his ancestral genes, which come from the Fox Terrier.

Height

Between 38 and 46 cm (14.96 to 18.11 inches) for the male
Between 38 and 46 cm (14.96 to 18.11 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 9 and 14 kg (19.84 to 30.86 pounds) for the male
Between 9 and 14 kg (19.84 to 30.86 pounds) for the female

Color

The color of his coat is a white background, with markings that can be brown, light or very dark, or red-brown.

Hair

The rough coat of the Kromfohrländer is very dense, while the smooth one, very soft. Both types of specimens, rough or smooth, have a beard.

The undercoat is soft and short in both cases.

Morphology

His eyes are dark brown, medium size and oval. His rounded ears are triangular at the tips and close to the cheeks.

His little nose is all black. His tail is medium size. It is hanging at rest, with a slight upward curve at the end.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 9, section 10 and is #192

Health of the Kromfohrländer

In general, the Kromfohrländer enjoys excellent health. Because he is very robust and has a strong constitution, he is rarely ill.

However, in some cases, the breed is affected by a genetic defect. Stifle disease can occur in some individuals and can be disabling.

In a healthy Kromfohrländer, however, life span is very much appreciated.

GROOMING

Whether rough or smooth haired, it is best to brush the coat at least twice a week to keep it clean and healthy.

Washing it every 2 or 3 months is also recommended in his case. However, no further special care is required.

History of this breed

The Kromfohrländer is one of the most recent breeds, his history beginning in the Siegen region in Northern Westphalia, Germany.

Mrs. Ilse Scheifenbaum, a breeder living near the town of Krom-Fohr, created the breed from a cross between the Grand Griffon Vendéen and the Wire Hair Fox Terrier.

Two varieties of the breed were thus created, the rough haired and the smooth haired. The breed was officially recognized in 1955, including both categories.

Essentially a pleasure and companion dog, his lively and responsive temperament also makes him an excellent alarm dog in case of intrusion, because of his natural reserve towards strangers.

Although he is more often used today for companionship, he can also be chosen for hunting, having retained all his ancestral aptitudes.

His terrier genes allow him to easily penetrate burrows, dislodge game or simply indicate its location. He is also very versatile.

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