Kromfohrlander vs Miniature Australian Shepherd – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Kromfohrlander	Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origins	Germany	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	376	381
Reviews	2	1
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Other Names	Kromi	Mini Australian Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd, Mini Australian Shepherd, Miniature Aussie Shepherd, North American Shepherd, Mini Aussie, Mini Aussie Shepherd
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Kromfohrländer section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	Kromfohrlander Club Of America	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$500-$600	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Kromfohrlander vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	22-31 pounds (10-14 kg)	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)
Avg. Weight	26.5 pounds (12 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height	15-18 inch (38-46 cm)	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)
Avg. Height	16.5 inch (42 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Kromfohrlander vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Coat	Wiry Smooth	Feathered
Colors	White Light Brown Dark Brown Tan & White	Blue Merle Red Merle Red White & Black & Tan
Grooming	Advanced: The Kromfohrlander requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Kromfohrlanders shed above average.	Miniature Australian Shepherds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Kromfohrlander vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Temperament	Adaptable Docile Spirited Companionable Good-natured Trainable	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective
Intelligent Rank	Average: Kromfohrlander's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Miniature Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Kromfohrlanders are easy to train.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Kromfohrlander is a highly playful breed.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Kromfohrlanders don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Miniature Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Kromfohrlanders are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Kromfohrlanders need a lot of social interaction.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Kromfohrlander barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Kromfohrlanders are average watchdogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Kromfohrlanders are average defenders.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Kromfohrlander has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Kromfohrlanders have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Miniature Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Kromfohrlanders have average wanderlust potential.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Kromfohrlanders have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Miniature Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are apartment-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Kromfohrlanders adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Miniature Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Kromfohrlanders tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Miniature Australian Shepherds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Kromfohrlander vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Stranger Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Kromfohrlander is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are generally with other pets.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Kromfohrlanders are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Miniature Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Kromfohrlander breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Kromfohrlander vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Health Issues	The Kromfohrlander is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bladder Stones Epilepsy Patellar Luxation	Drug Sensitivity Glaucoma Iris Coloboma Juvenile Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Kromfohrlanders have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Kromfohrlanders have an average exercise need.	Miniature Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Kromfohrlanders sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Miniature Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Kromfohrlander has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Kromfohrlander is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Kromfohrlander vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-7 puppies	2-6 puppies
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