Family: Terrier
Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier
Origin: England
Date of Origin: 1800s
Originally used for: As a ratter
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 fox-like muzzle.
The small, dark, oval eyes are placed well apart. The Norwich has prick ears. 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 10-12 Pounds
Coat: 1-2 inch long straight, hard, wiry topcoat with undercoat
Color: Red, wheaten, black and tan or grizzled
Grooming needs: Medium, brush once a week, hand strip the coat in the fall and in the spring.
Temperament of Breed: Energetic, and fun, the Norwich needs to have a purpose or they tend to have bad behavior.
Friendly with children: Excellent with children
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Medium, should go on a daily walk.
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: luxating patellas, mitral valve disease, epilepsy
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 12 to 16 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 94
First Registered by the AKC: 1936
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:
Norwich & Norfolk Terrier Club
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