Kromfohrlander

This breed of dog is said to be originated from the country of Germany. They were and even now are used as companion dogs. These are also known by the name Kromfohrlander Terrier. They were developed by crossing a stray mongrel and a wirehaired fox terrier. They sometimes are known to look like as if they have been crossed between a beagle and a retriever. Their coat comes in variety of thicknesses. Sometimes they maybe short haired or sometimes even long haired sometimes resembling their parent, are wire haired. They sometimes have bark markings on their white body. These brown markings may dark from dark to light differing from dog to dog. They are quite medium sized. They range from a minimum of 38cm to a maximum of 46cm in height at their withers. They weigh about 10kg to 14kg.

These dogs are a bunch of lively, obedient and loyal creatures. These dogs were specifically developed for the purpose of being good companion dogs. They have a muzzle that is slightly tapering at the end but not to a point. They have a pair of high set ears that usually tend to fall to a complete stop. Their tail is a very happy one which is carried gaily. Their tail usually forms a loose ring over their back. These German dogs carry a very robust sporty little dog’s proportions.

These dogs are very alert and watchful. They are also known to be highly devoted to their respective families. They do not have the tendency to roam off. These dogs are quite non violent and happy, and thus they do not hunt at all but are very good at their jobs as watch dogs and companions. These dogs have a usual tendency to surprise their owners with their very intelligence level.

These dogs have a very coarse and harsh coat which is dirt resistant. They need regular combing and brushing to keep their coat clean and tidy. They need to e washed only and only when the dogs look and get very dirty. Their coat does not grow too long and thus they do not need any sort of trimming. On the basis of their coat types, they can be divided into 2 types, that is, rough coated and smooth coated. As the name suggests, the rough coated dogs have a rough coat and the smooth coated dogs have a smooth coat.

They have a body that is slightly elongated. They also have a high carried neck. They also have quite a deep and a wide chest which is comprised of well sprung ribs. They are also known to have a very powerful back. They have medium sized eyes that are oval in shape. The eyes color may range from black to brown. These dogs generally are quite healthy and live long happy lives. They may have a genetic illness, that is, they may have gray cataract. It is necessary and better for their health if these dogs are made to undergo regular eye tests, at least for the first year of their lives.