Appearance and coat of the Kromfohrländer
There are two coat variations for the Kromfohrländer.
These include
- short rough hair and
- long straight hair.
Kromfohrländer with wire-hair show a dense rough coat and a beard. The hair length at the withers and on the back is longer and harder than on the sides. The tail draws a flag. They also have a short, soft undercoat.
On the other hand, Kromfohrländer with straight hair do not have a beard and overall their coat is softer. There are comparatively more rough-haired than smooth-haired types bred.
The basic colour of the coat is white for all types. Additionally they can have light brown, reddish brown or dark brown spots.
What is the average size of a Kromfohrländer?
The withers height lies between 38 cm and 46 cm. You can roughly compare your own knee height with the back height of a Kromis.
How much does a Kromfohrländer weigh?
Adult males weigh between 11 and 16 kg. Their female conspecifics are somewhat lighter weighing 9 - 14 kg.
What is the average life expectancy of a Kromfohrländer?
If kept in a species-appropriate way, they usually live between 12 and 15 years.
What are the breed characteristics of a Kromfohrländer?
They are medium sized dog, with their body length being slightly longer than their withers height. They have a slightly rounded skull with a lightly pronounced frontal furrow. Their chaps are close fitting and dark pigmented. It has a strong jaw counting 42 teeth. Their eyes are medium sized and the eye colour varies from medium to dark brown. Their high set "tilted ears" can be moved around. Their movement is smooth with a strong thrust, which they like to use for jumping.