Family: Terrier
Breed Group: Terrier
Origin: England
Date of Origin: 1850s
Originally used for: Ratting
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s):
History of the Breed: Frank Jones is credited with the development of these small terriers. The Norwich Terrier was recognized by
the English Kennel Club in 1932. These terriers were found to have variation in color and ear carriage. As a result, correct color and ear carriage
were constantly debated. When the Norwich breed standard was developed the drop ear and the prick ear terriers remained the same breed. The English
Kennel Club, in 1964, recognized them as two distinct breeds, the drop ear variety as the Norfolk Terrier and the prick ear as the Norwich Terrier.
In 1936 the Norwich Terrier was accepted as a breed by the AKC. It remained one breed until 1979 when division by
ear carriage became official. The drop ears are now recognized as the Norfolk Terrier while the prick ears remain the Norwich Terrier.
General Appearance: A compact, small working terrier with short legs. The skull is wide and slightly rounded with a muzzle
that is strong and wedge shaped. The jaw is clean and strong. The small, dark, oval eyes are placed well apart. The dropped ears are small
carried close to the cheek V-shaped and slightly rounded at the tip. The neck is strong the chest is moderately deep with strong loins. The
tail is straight and docked and carried high. The coat is harsh, straight and wiry.
Height & Weight:
Height 9-10 Inches
Weight 11-12 Pounds
Coat: Harsh, straight, wiry 1-2 inch long top coat and soft undercoat
Color: Red, wheaten, black and tan or grizzle, dark points are acceptable
Grooming needs: Medium, daily brushing
Temperament of Breed: Happy, spirited and self confident. They love people and make excellent companions.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Medium, recommend walking each day
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Mitral valve disease, luxating patellas
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 115
First Registered by the AKC: 1979
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
American Norfolk Terrier Association
The Norfolk Terrier Club of Great Britain
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