In our next breed portrait we remain exceptionally once in our home country Germany.
Because there is also here countless dog breedssuch as the Kromfohrländer, also known as Kromi.
So you know what everything has to be considered with this fur nosewe present them to you now in detail.
Kromfohrländer profile
Size Male & Female: 38 to 46 cmWeightMale: 11 to 16 kg, female: 9 to 14 kgColorsBrown/WhiteLife expectancyfrom 12 yearsOriginGermanycharacter/temperamentcompanionable, friendly, trainable, docile, fiery, adaptable, energeticFCI groupGroup 9: Companion and Companion Dogs, Section 10: Kromfohrländer. Without work test.
Look
The Kromfohrländer has one slim and toned body. He is carried by long and slender legs.
What is striking about this dog is the head with the medium-sized floppy ears. But that is less due to the shape and more to the fur markings and the eyes.
The rod of the Kromfohrländer is medium length and relatively bushy-feathery.
Coat, coat texture & coat colors
The coat of the Kromfohrländer can be in two options present, namely as rough hair and as longhair.
At both varieties is the fur very closejust once short and once long.
The colors come in two: White and Brown in different shades. there is White the base color.
Brown however, occurs in the form of Spots and Badges on. In addition, the Kromfohrländer has one blaze.
Eye Shape & Eye Color
The Kromfohrländer has almond-shaped, large eyes. There isn’t a huge range of colors here, because they are always dark brown.
Height Weight
According to the breed standard males and females a Height from 38 to 46 centimeters have.
The Weight is distributed as follows: males become between 11 and 16 kilograms difficult, female dogs weigh 9 to 14 kilograms.
History & origin of the Kromfohrländer
The history of the origin of German Kromfohrländer reads like a fairytail.
And it goes like this: Once upon a time a dog that got lost in Siegerland after the Second World War had.
Here he met Ilse Schleifenbaumwhich of the dog and accepted him Peter called.
Peter learned them Neighborhood bitch Fiffi know one Fox Terrier. The two fell in love and lived happily ever after.
Fiffi brought some brown and white puppies to the world, and so it was Kromfohrländer born.
Essence & character of the Kromfohrländer
The Kromfohrländer is a extremely friendly dog with a sunny and cheerful temperament.
The companionable fur nose builds one to her human close bond on.
The sensitive beings and the property only one reference person to have make the Kromfohrländer one of the very affectionate dog breeds.
Although he can become part of a familybut actually he doesn’t want that many people around him have.
For sensitive dogs, close emotional ties to people mean that Staying alone must be trained early on – so with the puppy.
Although he a calm being has, he can too fiery energetic temperament show. For that he is considered good trainable and is in most cases a docile quadruped.
A important character trait we still have to mention the Kromfohrländer. Him becomes a insecure being attested.
If this insecurity shows up, it can with the Kromi quickly in aggression swing around This, in turn, almost automatically means that problems inevitable are.
attitude & upbringing
Let’s take a look at how the character, temperament and size of the Kromfohrländer affect his attitude and upbringing affect.
attitude
Gets the Kromi sufficient outdoor exercisehe can himself feel comfortable in a (city) apartment.
Of course one is better housekeepingand if that house also has a garden has, all the better.
Much more important it is the Kromfohrländer but that he his people near him has. There it is him It doesn’t matter whether it’s a house or an apartment his four walls are.
Upbringing
Two things are particularly important in the upbringing of the Kromfohrländer: consistency and love.
In a way, both factors are A and O for a successful upbringing of the dog prone to insecurity.
At Kromi you have to actually proceed with kid gloves – and best of all already in the puppy.
We recommend you that Visit a puppy or dog school. So the little brat can not only do one establish initial contact with conspecifics.
Also the Contact with strangers is importantso that the novelty be put off suspicious nature slowly can.
Health & Care
How is it actually about them Health and care of the Kromfohrländer ordered? Is there Diseasesthat can cause him problems?
And needs the furry nose high level of care? You will find out now.
Life expectancy
The Life expectancy of the Kromfohrländer lies at 12 years and up. Indeed, it is not unlikely that this life expectancy in many cases higher fails.
It is important for the Kromfohrländer to have a sound Health has. This to ensure is incumbent primarily to you.
With a species- and age-appropriate nutritionwhich also dem Adjusted the Kromfohrländer’s movement metric is, you can contribute to robust health.
Health
That brings us to the health of the Kromfohrländer. Unfortunately, this breed some diseases before, from which the dog can suffer.
The reason is that gene pool with the Kromfohrländer very much clear is. Accordingly, there are not enough parent animals for disease-free breeding.
The diseases that can cause problems for the Kromfohrländer are:
So it’s all the more important that you make sure you keep to the annual routine check-ups at the vet.
You should also pay attention to Deworming, parasite prophylaxis and vaccination protection have.
Because just at diseases that immune system concern, should Secondary infections avoided as much as possible become.
Grooming & General Grooming
As demanding as the health of the Kromis is, so grooming is undemanding.
Brushing two to three times a week enough here. Do you have a rough-haired Kromithe fur should also trimmed once a year become.
Trimmed or cut they have to be too claws. In addition, look forward to the paws, the eyes, the ears and the muzzle also about your attention.
Is the Kromfohrländer right for me?
Before a Kromfohrländer moves in with you, you should first ask yourself this question: «Is the Kromfohrländer right for me?»
can you answer this question affirmative using the following statements? Then your life together stands nothing more in the way. 😊
- you are looking for one faithful companionthe one for you through thick and thin goes.
- You are looking for a dog who only to you a close emotional bond builds up.
- you are looking for one active and playful dogwith which you can experience adventures.
- you are looking for one clingy fur nosethe waiting for you behind the door every night.
Only conditionally suitable is the one-man thriller than family dog. Also for Beginner he is only the right dog if this is himself the trust the dog’s upbringing and character.
Fun facts about the Kromfohrländer
At the end of our breed portrait you will of course receive a few more Fascinating fun facts about the Kromfohrländer.
Kromfohrländer puppies from serious breeding cost from €1,400.
Due to the small gene pool, among others Finnish breeders started crossing other breeds.
The FCI recognized the crime in 1955 officially recognized as a breed.
The Forefather of all Kromis, Peterwas probably a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne.
Can you think of more tips, facts and stories? Then we look forward to reading them soon in our comments. 😊