Kromfohrländer
A medium-small German family dog, white with tan markings, devoted to its people and reserved with strangers.
At a glance
- Size
- Medium
- Height at the withers
- 38–46 cm
- Weight
- 9–16 kg
- Life expectancy
- 13–15 years
- Exercise
- 60–90 min a day
- Grooming
- Once a week
- Coat
- Wire-haired, Smooth, short, medium
- Colours
- White, Tan, Brown
- Bred for
- Companionship
- Country of origin
- Germany
- FCI
- Group 9, no. 192 · Companion & toy dogs
Breeders on Kuldo
No breeders on Kuldo have this breed yet.
Living with the breed
| Affectionate with family | 5/5 – Very high |
|---|---|
| Good with children | 4/5 – High |
| Good with other dogs | 4/5 – High |
| Good with cats | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Open to strangers | 2/5 – Low |
| Energy | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Playfulness | 4/5 – High |
| Needs mental stimulation | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Easy to train | 4/5 – High |
| Prey drive | 2/5 – Low |
| Watchful and protective | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Barking | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Shedding | 2/5 – Low |
| Grooming effort | 2/5 – Low |
| Drooling | 1/5 – Very low |
| Good for first-time owners | 4/5 – High |
| Suits apartment living | 4/5 – High |
| Adaptability | 4/5 – High |
| Copes with being alone | 2/5 – Low |
| Copes with heat | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with cold | 3/5 – Moderate |
Kuldo's own guidance from the breed's typical traits. Every dog is an individual, so talk to the breeder.
Is it the right breed for you?
Great if you …
- want a medium-small, family-oriented companion
- enjoy outdoor walks and dog sports
- want a dog with low hunting drive
Think twice if you …
- expect a dog that greets every stranger warmly
- are away all day
- want an easy-to-find breed with short waiting lists
Care
Temperament
Affectionate, cheerful and loyal, often reserved with strangers. It is sensitive and does not like being left alone.
Exercise
About an hour or more of daily activity; enjoys hikes, agility, scent work and dog sports.
Grooming
Rough coats need weekly brushing and occasional trimming; smooth coats need a quick weekly brush.
Training
Willing and quick to learn with gentle, consistent, reward-based methods.
Health
The breed has a small gene pool; epilepsy, patellar luxation, von Willebrand disease and footpad hyperkeratosis are known. Ask the breeder for hip, knee and eye results and DNA tests.
Health tests breeders usually do
- Hips (HD)
- Kneecaps (patella)
- Eye examination
DNA tests
- Hereditary footpad hyperkeratosis (HFH)
Ask the breeder to show you the parents' results.
About the breed
The Kromfohrländer is one of Germany's newest breeds. It traces back to a dog called Peter, a stray that arrived in Siegerland with American soldiers in 1945 and was taken in by Ilse Schleifenbaum. His offspring with a local dog became the foundation of the breed, recognised by the FCI in 1955.
It was bred purely as a companion and it shows: Kromis are close to their families and like to be included. They are lively outdoors but usually settle well at home. Their low hunting drive makes them easier on walks than many terrier types, though they can be cautious with strangers.
Did you know?
The breed's name comes from Krom Fohr, a field name near Siegen where the founding dogs lived.