Group 9 · Companion dogs
Kromfohrländer
The Kromfohrländer is a young German breed: a medium-sized, white-and-brown companion dog with a cheerful, loyal and sensitive character. It has little hunting drive, is strongly family-focused and often reserved with strangers.
Health
There is no breeding programme approved by Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen (Animal Welfare Flanders) for this breed (yet). Without an approved breeding programme, no Flemish pedigree can be issued, but a lineage certificate can. Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen strongly recommends carrying out the health tests on the parent dogs.
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This breed profile is not a breed sheet within the meaning of the Flemish Breeding Decree (Fokkerijbesluit). The legal rules for breeding this breed are set out in the official breeding programme.
Considerations when buying
There is no breeding programme approved by Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen for this breed (yet). Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen strongly recommends carrying out the health tests on the parent dogs. Ask the breeder which health tests the parent dogs have had, and ask for the results. A Kromfohrländer needs varied daily walks and play, and enjoys dog sports. The coat, smooth or rough, needs a weekly brush; a rough coat is hand-stripped now and then.
Questions for the breeder
- Which health tests have the parent dogs had, and may I see the results?
- Will the puppy receive a pedigree or a lineage certificate, and from which association?
- How are the puppies socialised before they go to their new home?
Breed-specific challenges
The Kromfohrländer is loyal and sensitive, strongly family-oriented and often reserved with strangers. Early socialisation and kind, consistent training are important. It does not like being left alone for long.
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