Kromfohrlanders in the United States of America

Mr. Felix answers a few questions about USA Kromfohrlanders
PictureGo ahead- ask me!
How many Kromfohrlanders are in the USA?
137 documented Kromfohrlanders
are recorded with AKC's  Foundation Stock  System  and  are   the  ONLY ones that will  be officially  recorded in breed history with  AKC, thus far. 

6 unrecorded Kromis have  come to North America and  though we have done  extensive tracking  down  of  each and  every  one  of  these  historic  Kromis   and  contacted their owners, sadly, they have  thus   failed  to   provide  information
that would make their  dogs part of officially recorded Kromi history
in America. If you owned one of these dogs, please contact us. 

Approximately 30% of these documented USA Kromis have lived their lives and are now deceased.

What needs to be done to be recognized by American Kennel Club (AKC)?
​The Kromi is currently in the Foundation Stock class with AKC. The next step is Miscellaneous Class.

Eligibility to request Miscellaneous Class Status requires:
      
  • Parent Club designated to represent the breed 
  • A breed entering the FSS® based upon being an established breed in a foreign registry must have reached full recognition status
  • The Club has balloted the membership to seek AKC recognition
  • Breed Standard reviewed to meet AKC Breed Standard Guidelines
  • Minimum of 150 dogs enrolled with three-generation pedigrees 
  • Formal presentation for AKC club status is sent to Club Relations for review and bylaw commentary to follow, if necessary.
  • Request to move into Miscellaneous submitted to AKC Board – date of entry January 1, or on or about July 1.
If a substantial nationwide interest and activity in the breed is demonstrated and the above criteria met, the information is presented to the AKC Board of Directors for consideration to compete in the Miscellaneous Class. 
Read more about it! (click here)
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​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. It takes some breeds 10, 20 or more years to get AKC full recognition!

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. It now has this.
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My dog looks just like a Kromfohrlander so it must be one, right?
100% absolutely not. EVERY Kromfohrlander is known in North America and none have been bred irresponsibly or ended up at shelters. Piebald is a common coat pattern that protects vital organs with a 'solar panel' action. Rough coat is expressed commonly in mixed breeds for survival purposes. You have a lucky mix, just like the Kromi's foundation sire, Peter!

How much do Kromfohrlanders cost?
The price of a puppy typically reflects the difficulty to obtain the breed, the difficulty in breeding them, demand, health screenings, the cost of rearing and educational development and finally, the purpose of the puppy ("just" as a pet or pet and show).

Currently Kromfohrlanders are around $2500 US and worldwide. 

How about staying in touch?
It is really important when a breed is just starting out (like we are) that puppy buyers try to at least stay in touch, if not get out there and do fun things with their dogs at shows or other sports (we can help you navigate all that if you need it!). It is also important for great quality dogs to remain intact at least for 2 years to see if they can help the breed out in that way. Joining and participating in the official breed group (which is on Facebook but you don't have to use all of Facebook to use this group) Kromfohrlander North America is the best way to get to know other people with the breed. That comes in handy during the inevitable growing pains. 

What else?
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.
Some unrecorded Kromfohrlanders have been imported into the USA (and one to Canada) since 1997. 
We have done our best through the years to get these previously uncounted Kromis to be recorded with AKC.
​There were some others that we know of and if their owners would like to add them to the tally, contact us at the email at left.

The breed did not start the procedure of breed recognition (through the American Kennel Club/AKC) until 2012 when the first foundation Kromfohrlanders were imported to the USA and recorded with AKC's Foundation Stock Service.

Thank you to all the European breeders and fanciers for their great record-keeping and for taking our work seriously by helping us locate every Kromfohrlander that has come to the USA since 1997. Every dog counts on the Kromi's path to recognition in America!