Kromfohrländer

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Hair type	Half-long
Origin	Germany
Template	Average
Head shape	Round

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 9 kg to 14 kg	From 36 cm to 46 cm
Male	From 11 kg to 16 kg	From 36 cm to 46 cm

History of the breed

Physical features

His hair: can be hard or smooth. The hard-textured coat is dense and forms a beard. The length varies between 3 and 7 cm (shorter on the sides). The smooth-textured coat is softer, denser and does not form a beard. Its length is the same as the rough coat. It is well lying and forms fringes at the tail. The outer coat is associated with a soft, short undercoat.
Its color: predominantly white with light brown, red-brown or very dark brown markings. These marks are also found on the head, mainly on the cheeks, ears and above the eyes, being symmetrically separated by a white line.
His head: the skull is slightly rounded and the frontal groove very little marked. The stop is marked. The nose is moderately large, black or brown in color, the nostrils well open, the muzzle of equal length to that of the skull, the muzzle straight and moderately broad, the lips well applied and black in color, the jaws strong and articulated in scissors, cheeks well muscled and tense.
His ears: triangular in shape, with rounded ends, very lively and expressive, set high.
His eyes: oval, medium in size, medium to dark brown in color.
His body: well proportioned. The neck is strong, muscular and of medium length. The topline is straight and a little longer than the height at the withers, which is only very slightly indicated. The back is robust, straight and moderately long. The kidney is a little narrower than the rib cage, the rump moderately sloping and well muscled, the chest moderately broad and deep, the ribs slightly arched and the underline raised.
Its tail: of medium length, thick at its base, carried like a saber, even slightly curled. Hanging and slightly curved upwards in its extremity when the dog is at rest, carried in a sickle above the back when it is active.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

The Kromfohrländer is a pleasant dog with a great adaptability. He enjoys family life , but is less inclined to get closer to strangers. He has hardly any hunting instinct. The Kromfohrländer is neither aggressive nor fearful.

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Education

The Kromfohrländer is a dog known to be easy to train. He likes to learn new exercises and to please his master. His education should not involve any form of brutality. Rather, it will be based on encouragement and rewards .

Living conditions

The Kromfohrländer is able to adapt to almost all living conditions, as long as he has the opportunity to spend as much time as possible with his masters and to exert himself, ideally in a large fenced garden .

Health

The Kromfohrländer is a tough and healthy dog. He may, however, have a genetic condition affecting the knee joint .

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

The Kromfohrländer remains subject to moderate to very slight hair loss during its moult, which generally occurs twice a year. Its maintenance does not involve any particular difficulty , but it must be carried out regularly .

It is recommended to brush the dog once a week and examine its skin, eyes, inside of its ears and pads, in order to prevent possible debris or parasites.

If they do not wear out naturally, its claws need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian or groomer. Her teeth need to be brushed regularly to eliminate tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria.

Price and budget

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Food

The Kromfohrländer needs a quality diet , adapted to their level of physical activity, their size and their age.

Physical activity

The Kromfohrländer calls for one to two long walks a day . He enjoys activity and appreciates being able to be stimulated both physically and mentally through games and exercises.

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