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Norfolk Terrier: Personality, Exercise, Grooming
Group: AKC and KCGB Terrier Group
Also Known As: Jones Terrier
AKC Ranking: 115
About Norfolk
Terrier
Origin and History
of the Breed
The Norfolk Terrier comes
from the Norfolk County of England, where
it was originally developed as a small ratting
dog. They were later used on fox hunts to
chase foxes out of their holes so the hunt
could be continued.
In England at the turn of
the century, working terriers from stables
in Cambridge, Market Harborough, and Norwich,
were used by Frank "Roughrider"
Jones to develop a breed recognized by the
English Kennel Club in 1932 as the Norwich
Terrier. In the early days there was diversity
in type, size, color, coat, and ear carriage.
Correct color and ear carriage were constantly
argued. Originally the Norwich Terrier and
Norfolk Terrier were a single breed.
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The main factor of difference
being that the Norwich Terrier has more rounded
prick ears, while the Norfolk Terrier has more angular
dropped ears. The breeds separated in England in
1964 and in the AKC in 1979.
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A General Appearance of
the Dog
The Norfolk Terrier is one of
the smallest of the working terrier breeds. They
have a strong, compact, sturdy body and fox-like
muzzle. Norfolk Terriers have dark expressive eyes
with dark rims. Their tails are docked by half.
The Norfolk Terrier differs from the Norwich Terrier
primarily in the fact that its ears are dropped.
The Norfolk Terrier is more angular than the Norwich.
Coat Color
The Norfolk Terrier coat coloring
can be red, wheaten, tan, black and tan, grizzle,
and may have white markings.
Coat Type
Norfolk Terriers have a hard wiry,
straight coat laying close to the body. The Norfolk’s
coat is between 1 ½ and 2 inches long with
a definite undercoat. The Norfolk Terrier has a
mane on its neck and shoulders which is longer and
forms a ruff at the base of the ears and the throat.
The ears and head have shorter hair except for slight
eyebrows and whiskers.
Height: 9 to 10
inches
Weight: 10 to
12 pounds
Personality
Temperament of the Dog
The Norfolk Terrier is an active,
affectionate Terrier. They are alert, fearless and
loyal, seldom nervous or quarrelsome. Norfolk Terriers
are easy to train but need consistent rules to follow.
They make good watchdogs but are never aggressive.
Norfolk Terriers are good with other dogs as well.
However, left alone too long, they may dig or bark,
and sometimes suffer from jealousy. He is loyal
to his master. Quite a charmer, the Norfolk Terrier
is obedient if his training is started early and
continued consistently.
Better suited to an indoor
or outdoor lifestyle?
Norfolk Terriers are small and
easily adapt to city or apartment life. They can
live without a yard if they get daily walks.
Are they suited to homes
with kids?
The Norfolk Terrier is good with
children. In fact, they love everyone.
Activity
Level
How Active is the Breed?
The Norfolk Terrier is an energetic
and active dog. They need daily walks and should
never be let off lead unless in a fenced area.
How Much Exercise Does
the Dog Need at every stage of its Life?
Norfolk Terriers are an active
breed, they need daily walks and love toys and balls
to play with. They are active indoors and will do
okay in an apartment or without a yard as long as
they have daily walks and plenty of play time.
Grooming
Norfolk Terriers’ medium
length coat should get a daily combing and brushing.
Three or four visits to a professional groomer each
year will make them look great. They are a light
shedder.
Health
and Care
The Norfolk Terrier is a hardy and long-lived breed
with no known genetic problems.
Litter Size: Average
Litter size is 3
Life Span: 12
to 15 years
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National Breed Clubs
British – Norfolk Terrier
Club – www.norfolkterrierclub.co.uk
US – Norwich and Norfolk Terrier Club - www.norwichandnorfolkterrier.org
Other Recognition:
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
CET, APRI, ACR
Rescue Link: http://www.norwichandnorfolkterrier.org/rescue.html
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