Kromfohrlander Club of America
What is a Kromfohrlander?
One thing for sure is that, despite their scruffy pajamas, the Kromfohrlander is not a terrier. He was developed purely as a companion breed and is not like any other breed. He will do what you want to do with him. If YOU want to run agility, she is happy to run with you. But- you are the idea person. They just love to be with you, no matter what you are doing. They will figure out a way to 'help' you. Sometimes that does include zoomie runs, sniffing for the occasional critter or scent of some other dog. If you are creative, she will respond to your activity, usually quite nicely. They really are a great companion, first and foremost. They are not like other dogs, have their own unique traits and ways of looking at life. They are sensitive, loyal and a lot of fun, laughter and love.
Mission Statement
Members of The Kromfohrlander Club of America promote, encourage and support:
• Exhibiting our dogs in breed conformation
• Training our dogs for a variety of performance sports
• Public education pertaining to our rare and endangered breed as loyal family companions
• Ethical and careful breeding of quality, purebred Kromfohrlanders, striving to maintain their health and their unique, steadfast character
• Responsible, humane treatment of all breeds of dogs
The Kromfohrlander:
...attained FCI recognition in 1955.
...is a breed that is very rare, by design. Founder Ilse Schleifenbaum's original vision for the breed was that it always be just a hobby, never to be commercially bred- that it always be special, rare and unique (in Germany, only dogs that pass a breeding suitability exam by a team of breed experts are even allowed to breed)
...first came to the US in 1997 (smooth Kromi) and the first 2 (small) litters were born in 2004. The redux of Kromis in the US was in 2012 (rough Kromi) and the first litter was born in 2016. It is quite new to the US!
...has a typical brown/tan 'survival' piebald coloration and medium size, with patches that absorb the sun's heat to protect vital organs. Rough coats stay clean and repel water. The breed has no obvious dog odor, another good survival mechanism. Piebald coloration and medium size is very often seen in multiple random breedings (such as shelter/rescue dogs and dogs that survive disasters in isolated and/or war-torn areas)
...requires much time and patience to get a puppy from a breeder, especially in Europe (there is always a waiting list). Smooth Kromis are not (yet) bred in the US.
...has never been in a North American animal shelter or rescue. The Kromi is so rare and protected that each Kromi is accounted for and microchipped for security and identification. DNA breed ID tests are widely accepted to be for entertainment purposes and famously inaccurate.
Members of The Kromfohrlander Club of America promote, encourage and support:
• Exhibiting our dogs in breed conformation
• Training our dogs for a variety of performance sports
• Public education pertaining to our rare and endangered breed as loyal family companions
• Ethical and careful breeding of quality, purebred Kromfohrlanders, striving to maintain their health and their unique, steadfast character
• Responsible, humane treatment of all breeds of dogs
The Kromfohrlander:
...attained FCI recognition in 1955.
...is a breed that is very rare, by design. Founder Ilse Schleifenbaum's original vision for the breed was that it always be just a hobby, never to be commercially bred- that it always be special, rare and unique (in Germany, only dogs that pass a breeding suitability exam by a team of breed experts are even allowed to breed)
...first came to the US in 1997 (smooth Kromi) and the first 2 (small) litters were born in 2004. The redux of Kromis in the US was in 2012 (rough Kromi) and the first litter was born in 2016. It is quite new to the US!
...has a typical brown/tan 'survival' piebald coloration and medium size, with patches that absorb the sun's heat to protect vital organs. Rough coats stay clean and repel water. The breed has no obvious dog odor, another good survival mechanism. Piebald coloration and medium size is very often seen in multiple random breedings (such as shelter/rescue dogs and dogs that survive disasters in isolated and/or war-torn areas)
...requires much time and patience to get a puppy from a breeder, especially in Europe (there is always a waiting list). Smooth Kromis are not (yet) bred in the US.
...has never been in a North American animal shelter or rescue. The Kromi is so rare and protected that each Kromi is accounted for and microchipped for security and identification. DNA breed ID tests are widely accepted to be for entertainment purposes and famously inaccurate.
The FIRST Kromfohrlander ever shown in North America was Hoolahop's Felix. He was also the first rough Kromfohrlander listed in AKC's Foundation Stock Service. He was also the first Kromfohrlander ever shown in Canada!
