TRANSLATIONMrs C. Seidler.ORIGINGermany.DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD26 June 1990.UTILIZATIONCompanion and Housedog.CLASSIFICATION FCIGroup 9 Companions and ToysSection 10 KromfohrländerWithout working trial.BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARYThe Kromfohrländer is one of the newest German breeds recognized internationally since 1955. His name derived from "krom Fohr" (crooked furrow) points to his origin in the "Siegerland" region. To his ancestry of Wire Fox Terrier and Grand Griffon Vendéen, he owes his lovable nature, temperament and character.GENERAL APPEARANCEMedium size. Two seperate varieties, distinguished by coat type.Rough coatShort to medium length.Smooth coatShort to long.IMPORTANT PROPORTIONSLength of body slightly greater than height at shoulder.BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENTAdaptable, docile, high-spirited companion and housedog.HEADCRANIAL REGIONSkullSlightly rounded, no frontal protuberance. Frontal furrow indicated.StopWell defined.FACIAL REGIONNoseMedium size, nostrils well opened, preferably black, brown permitted.MuzzleStraight bridge of nose, moderately broad, tapering lightly to tip of nose. Lower jaw fitting to upper jaw.LipsClose fitting, not too heavy, labial corner closed.JawsShape conforms to normal position of incisors.CheeksFitting tight from lower to upper jaw up to the cheekbone.TeethScissor bite, pincer bite permitted.EyesDark brown, medium brown permitted. Set slightly slanting.Ears Set on high at side, triangular shape with rounded tips. Lying close to head (Not a Terrier ear). Slightly flapping ear still permissible.NECKProfileRising obliquely, lightly arched.LengthMedium length.ShapeStrong, well muscled towards back.SkinFits close to neck.BODYToplineSlightly longer than height at withers, harmonious.WithersIndicated.BackStrong.LoinsSlightly narrower. Well developed.RumpAlmost horizontal. Well muscled.ChestModerately broad and deep. Ribs lightly rounded. Forechest slightly pronounced.BellyTucked up towards loins, well developed.TailMedium length, carried slightly curved, not docked. Slight ring tail permitted. Set on strong. Well coated according to type of body coat.LIMBS FOREQUARTERSGeneralThe position of the legs seen from the front is straight and vertical.ShouldersWell muscled and sloping.Upper ArmAngulated to shoulder-blade, well muscled.ElbowsAngle of elbows open, almost at right angle.Fore ArmSlightly longer than upper arm. Vertical to ground and strong.Pastern jointWell developed but not too strong and thick.PasternModerately broad and lightly sloping (not a Fox Terrier stance).Front FeetLightly arched, well closed toes. Nails strong, pads well developed. Pigment dark. Pale nails permitted.HINDQUARTERSGeneralStance seen from rear, legs standing straight to ground.Upper thighWell muscled. Angle of hipjoint slightly open.Lower thighSinewy. Forms an obtuse angle to upper thigh.HockSimilar to frontpastern. Without dewclaws.Hind feetSimilar to front feet.MOVEMENTAt walking pace, even, far reaching with good stride. Flowing movement. Likes to jump.SKINTaut connection tissue. Pigment according to coat markings.COATMAKE UP OF COATRough coat (short to medium length)Thick, rough texture. Length approximately 3 cm on shoulders to 7 cm at withers, on back, on ribs and fore- and hindquarters and with an undercoat which consists of short soft hair. Coat on back and fore-and hindquarters is harsher than on sides. Coat on jaws is of adequate length, beard is desirable.Smooth coat (short to long)The greatest value must be attached to correct coat. Growth of hair neither exaggerated nor too short.On backCoat 3 - 7 cm, close fitting. Coat may be longer on underside of neck and on chest.EarsCoat smooth.TailWith good plume. Coated to the tip.Backside of front legsFeathered.Backside of hind legsBreeches.Below HocksCoat considerably shorter. Too profuse fringes not desired. Dense short hair between the toes.HeadCoat considerably shorter. Top knot as well as beard not desired.On bodycoat sleek, firm, smooth, close fitting. Dense with good undercoat.COLOUROn bodyBasic colour white. Light brown to very dark brown markings. Variously large patches or saddle.On HeadLight brown to very dark brown markings on cheeks, above eyes and on ears; placed as symmetrically as possible. Divided by a white blaze which reaches up to the forehead, or even up to the nape of neck.HEIGHT AND WEIGHTHeight at withersbetween 38 and 46 cmWeightApprox. 10 kg to 14 kg.FAULTSAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.SERIOUS FAULTSBrown markings too pale. Black patches without brown undercoat. Absence of markings on back. Uneven markings on head giving wrong expression. Light eyes.DISQUALIFYING FAUTLSAlbinism. Absence of more than two molars and more than 3 premolars. Overshot or undershot bite; any scientifically recognized hereditary diseases.N.BMale animals must have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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