Kromfohrlander

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Kromfohrländer
Country of origin Germany
Nicknames Länder
Krom
Traits
Notes
the UKC does not have an official breed standard (as of June 2006)

The Kromfohrländer is a breed of dog that originates in Germany. It is used as a companion dog.

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[edit] Description

[edit] Appearance

The Kromfohrländer is sometime said to look like a cross between a retriever and a beagle, and comes in a variety of coat thicknesses: short-haired, long haired and wire-haired. They are white with brown markings ranging from dark to light.

[edit] Size

This dog is medium in size Height: 38 cm (15 in.) and 46 cm (18 in.) at the withers. Weight: 10 kg (22 lb) to 14 kg (31 lb)

[edit] Temperament

The Krom is a very good-natured dog, and is a reliable hunter. It isn't especially friendly to young (age 1,2,3)children, but will play with kids. It is rather easy to obedience train.

[edit] Health

Inherited Stifle-Joint Disease is a known medical problem in this breed

[edit] History

The Krom originates from Germany in the 1940s. The first Kroms were the result of an accidental mating of two mutts (or possibly a Fox Terrier and a Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen). The resulting puppies were taken in by an Ilse Schleifenbaum, who thought that the puppies were very attractive and decided to try breeding them. They were first recognized for showing in 1955.