Kromfohrlander

Also called Krom and Kromi

  • Great with kids
  • Apartment friendly

The Kromfohrlander is a small to medium-sized breed of dog that originated in Germany. It is an active and energetic breed that is intelligent, loyal, and friendly. The Kromfohrlander stands between 14-19 inches at the shoulder and has a short, wiry coat that comes in various colors and patterns.

Weight
20–35 lb (9–16 kg)
Height at the shoulder
15–18 in (38–46 cm)
Life span
12–14 years
Exercise
About 60 minutes a day
Coat
Short, Wire
Origin
Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (post-World War II (late 1940s))

Traits

Family and friends

  • Children: Great with children
  • Other dogs: Good with other dogs
  • Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

  • Energy: Moderately active
  • Apartment living: Good in an apartment
  • Barking: Barks sometimes
  • Training: Easy to train

Care

  • Grooming: Little grooming
  • Shedding: Sheds a little
  • Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Alert Friendly Intelligent Lively Self-confident

Coat colours

White with brown patches and white with tan patches

Males and females

MeasureMalesFemales
Weight 24–35 lb (11–16 kg) 20–31 lb (9–14 kg)
Height 15–18 in (38–46 cm) 15–18 in (38–46 cm)

Recognized by

Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)


Caring for a Kromfohrlander

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Veterinarians

Check-ups and vaccinations through its 12–14 years.

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Dog walkers

Needs about 60 minutes of exercise a day.

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Pet sitters

Someone to look after it while you’re away.

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Sources

Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).