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

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Name	Kromfohrlander	Miniature American Shepherd
Origins	Germany	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	376	35
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Other Names	Kromi	North American Shepherd, Mini American, MAS, Ameri
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
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	No set
Price	$500-$600	$900-$1000

General Appearance - Kromfohrlander vs Miniature American Shepherd

Size	Medium	Small Medium
Weight	22-31 pounds (10-14 kg)	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)
Avg. Weight	26.5 pounds (12 kg)	25 pounds (11 kg)
Height	15-18 inch (38-46 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)
Avg. Height	16.5 inch (42 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)

Hair & Care - Kromfohrlander vs Miniature American Shepherd

Coat	Wiry Smooth	Smooth
Colors	White Light Brown Dark Brown Tan & White	Merle Blue White Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Kromfohrlander requires a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Kromfohrlanders shed above average.	Miniature American Shepherds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Kromfohrlander vs Miniature American Shepherd

Temperament	Adaptable Docile Spirited Companionable Good-natured Trainable	Devoted Intelligent Energetic Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Average: Kromfohrlander's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Miniature American Shepherd's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Kromfohrlanders are easy to train.	Miniature American Shepherds are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Kromfohrlander is a highly playful breed.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Kromfohrlanders don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Kromfohrlanders are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Miniature American Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Kromfohrlanders need a lot of social interaction.	Miniature American Shepherds need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Kromfohrlander barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Kromfohrlanders are average watchdogs.	Miniature American Shepherds are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Kromfohrlanders are average defenders.	Miniature American Shepherds are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Kromfohrlander has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Kromfohrlanders have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Miniature American 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 American Shepherds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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 American Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are apartment-friendly dogs.	Miniature American 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 American Shepherds don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 American Shepherd

Stranger Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherds are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature American Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Kromfohrlander is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Kromfohrlanders are generally with other pets.	Miniature American 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 American 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 American 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 American Shepherd

Health Issues	The Kromfohrlander is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Bladder Stones Epilepsy Patellar Luxation	No set
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	13-15 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 American Shepherds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Kromfohrlanders have an average exercise need.	Miniature American Shepherds have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Kromfohrlanders sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Miniature American 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 1.5 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Kromfohrlander has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Kromfohrlander is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Kromfohrlander vs Miniature American 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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