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Kromfohrländer

Also known as Kromi.

1945 to 1955GermanyCompanion
Related breedAmerican Hairless Terrier1972 to 2016 · United States

Kromfohrländer at a glance

Origin
Siegerland, Germany
Appeared
1945 to 1955 (well documented)
Family
Terrier
Type
Companion
Size
Small
Life span
13 to 15 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 192

The name. From Krom Fohr, a local area name near Siegen.

Similar breedYorkshire Terrier1850 to 1874 · United KingdomSimilar breedAiredale Terrier1850 to 1880 · United KingdomRelated breedAmerican Hairless Terrier1972 to 2016 · United States
Same familyChinook1917 to 2013 · United States

Family and relatives

Descends from

Wire Fox Terrier, Grand Griffon Vendéen

Sister breeds

Briquet Griffon Vendéen, Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen, Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

Same family: Terrier

Airedale Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier, Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Cairn Terrier

Same time, same continent

Black Russian Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cesky Terrier, Neapolitan Mastiff, Russian Toy, Wirehaired Vizsla

The familyTerrierRead the family's story: origins, members, DNAClose relativeBorder Terrier1700 to 1920 · United KingdomSame familyChinook1917 to 2013 · United States
Same eraEurasier1960 to 1973 · Germany

Place in time

The Kromfohrländer appears 1945 to 1955 (well documented), in the Modern Era, when 67 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Kromfohrländer is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

On the timelineModern Era67 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentCavalier King Charles Spaniel1926 to 1945 · United KingdomGuidesPractical guidesBehaviour, training, health and adoptionSame eraEurasier1960 to 1973 · Germany