Kromfohrlanders in North America
Since 1997, a few unrecorded Kromfohrlanders have been imported into the USA and one in Canada but the breed never started the procedure of breed recognition (through the American Kennel Club/AKC).
In 2012 the first foundation Kromfohrlanders were imported to America. These are the first dogs that were recorded with AKC's Foundation Stock Service.
The red-brown colored states show where Foundation Stock-recorded Kromfohrlanders live or have lived. The blue states are where Kromfohrlanders live or have lived but were never recorded. We have worked diligently to find and record all Kromis that have come to the USA with AKC's FSS.
If you know of any that we have missed, please contact the KCoA and we will help record it with AKC's Foundation Stock Service, alive or deceased. Every dog counts (see 'Ask Mr. Felix,' below) on the Kromi's path to recognition in America! AKC counted dogs are noted with a number before their name below.
In 2012 the first foundation Kromfohrlanders were imported to America. These are the first dogs that were recorded with AKC's Foundation Stock Service.
The red-brown colored states show where Foundation Stock-recorded Kromfohrlanders live or have lived. The blue states are where Kromfohrlanders live or have lived but were never recorded. We have worked diligently to find and record all Kromis that have come to the USA with AKC's FSS.
If you know of any that we have missed, please contact the KCoA and we will help record it with AKC's Foundation Stock Service, alive or deceased. Every dog counts (see 'Ask Mr. Felix,' below) on the Kromi's path to recognition in America! AKC counted dogs are noted with a number before their name below.
1997
1) Button von der Britzer Muehle (Baron, sm M) imported from Germany by Gene Cummings in Illinois.
1998
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1997
2) Finca vom Kahlharz (sm F)
imported from Germany by Ron Davis
in North Carolina.
1999
Minimaxin Topaz (wh M, died age 2), imported from Finland by Lisa Magalian in Florida.
2000
4) Ninetta von der Holderheidem (wh F) imported from Germany by Rob van Dorssen and Simon Horobin in New York.
2000
Krumme Furche Suomi-Poika (Sammy, wh M) imported from Finland by Keith Caldwell in Texas. Later re-homed to Jeff and Vera Johnson in Alaska.
(above) Sammy with his mother
Helmi (International Ch Sannariina Päivänsäde)
2004
5) Angel (L, sm F) and 6) Amber (R, sm F), born to Baron and Finca in Illinois.
2004
8) Coki born to Andy and Finca in North Carolina.
2006
Dreamwishes Clara (wh F) imported from Sweden
by Dennis Kasprowski in Ohio.
2012
11) Hoolahops Felix (wh M) imported from Denmark by Mary Dixon of Michigan.
2013
13) Krumme Furche Hummer (wh M) imported from Finland by Donna Walker of Pennsylvania.
2014
15) Hoolahop's Darling (wh F)
imported from Denmark by Mary Dixon of Michigan.
2014
17) Hoolahop's Rubina (wh F) imported from Denmark by Jenna Holst of Florida.
2014
19) Hoolahop's Jade (Maze, wh M) imported from Denmark by Cynthia Heyman of Utah.
2015
21) Cierimon Chloe (Omena, wh F) imported from Finland by Ellen & David Meyer of Wisconsin.
2015
23) Fondador's Zig Zag (Baxter, wh M) imported from
Sweden by Phil & Janet Hayden of Virginia.
2016
25) to 33) Birkenstrand puppies: Ilse, Rose, Kozi, Rio, Magic (wh Fs) & Hazell, Wilson, Finn and Kenny (wh Ms), first litter of wirehaired Kromfohrlanders born in North America by Mary Dixon of Michigan. They now live in Michigan, Maine, Oregon, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington.
2017
42) to 49) Tiki, Hula, Luau (females) and Tonga, Zombi, Bamboo, Duke, MaiTai (males), born in Michigan by Mary Dixon. They now live in North Carolina, Finland, Washington (state), Florida and Pennsylvania.
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Mr. Felix answers a few questions about North American Kromfohrlanders
Go ahead- ask me!
How many Kromfohrlanders are in the USA?
64 Kromis have come to (or have been born in) the USA (some are now deceased) and 1 to Canada.
57 of these are documented, foundation Kromis, recorded with AKC Foundation Stock System (the other 7 are undocumented/unrecorded with AKC FSS).
These 57 AKC FSS recorded dogs are the ONLY Kromis that can or will be considered actually purebred Kromfohrlanders here.
What is required for AKC recognition?
• At least 150 Kromis must be recorded with AKC's Foundation Stock Service.
• 100 active club members in at least 20 states.
• AKC evaluation of the breed standard, constitution/by-laws and in-person observation by AKC Field Staff
Read more about it! (click here)
64 Kromis have come to (or have been born in) the USA (some are now deceased) and 1 to Canada.
57 of these are documented, foundation Kromis, recorded with AKC Foundation Stock System (the other 7 are undocumented/unrecorded with AKC FSS).
These 57 AKC FSS recorded dogs are the ONLY Kromis that can or will be considered actually purebred Kromfohrlanders here.
What is required for AKC recognition?
• At least 150 Kromis must be recorded with AKC's Foundation Stock Service.
• 100 active club members in at least 20 states.
• AKC evaluation of the breed standard, constitution/by-laws and in-person observation by AKC Field Staff
Read more about it! (click here)
How long will it take for AKC recognition?
It is unknown at this time how long it will take until the Kromfohrlander is recognized and we are not in a hurry. The gene pool is shallow and limited. The Kromfohrlander is fortunate to be guided by an experienced and patient FSS breed founder. It takes some breeds 10, 20 or more years to get into AKC!
Why did it take so long for the Kromfohrlander to get in AKC FSS?
It can be a complicated task that almost requires either being an experienced breed fancier or having the guidance of one. The Kromi is now established with someone who has founded another breed in AKC FSS and has helped in the foundation of another breed.
The Kromi's foundation fanciers reflect decades of experience in breed rescue, exhibition, sports, breeding, health, training and behavior study in a wide variety of breeds and temperaments.
It is unknown at this time how long it will take until the Kromfohrlander is recognized and we are not in a hurry. The gene pool is shallow and limited. The Kromfohrlander is fortunate to be guided by an experienced and patient FSS breed founder. It takes some breeds 10, 20 or more years to get into AKC!
Why did it take so long for the Kromfohrlander to get in AKC FSS?
It can be a complicated task that almost requires either being an experienced breed fancier or having the guidance of one. The Kromi is now established with someone who has founded another breed in AKC FSS and has helped in the foundation of another breed.
The Kromi's foundation fanciers reflect decades of experience in breed rescue, exhibition, sports, breeding, health, training and behavior study in a wide variety of breeds and temperaments.