Norfolk Terrier

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Norfolk Terrier Information

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Group:	Terrier
Size:	Small
Life Span:	12-15 years
Height:	Male: 9-10 inches
	Female: 9-10 inches
Weight:	Male: 11-12 lbs
	Female: 11-12 lbs

Coat :	Outer coat is hard, dense & wiry. Undercoat is soft
Gait :	Free
Color(s) :	Red, wheaten, grizzle, or black and tan
Living Area :	Any
Hair Length:	Medium
Exercise Need :	Daily long walk
Recognized By :	(CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (FCI) Fï¿½dï¿½ration Cynologique Internationale (AKC) American Kennel Club (UKC) United Kennel Club (KCGB) Kennel Club of Great Britain (CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (ANKC) Australian National Kennel Council (NKC) National Kennel Club (NZKC) New Zealand Kennel Club (APRI) America Pet Registry, Inc. (ACR) American Canine Registry (DRA) Dog Registry of America
Date of Origin :	19th Century
Place of Origin :	England
Todays Use :	Companion Dog
Originally Used :	Vermin hunter
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The origin of the Norfolk Terrier lies in East Anglia, England. The breed dates back to the latter part of the 19th century. The breed was developed by crossbreeding local terrier breeds with Irish Terrier and red terrier breeds used by the Gypsies of Norfolk. The breed was earlier categorized the same as the Norwich Terrier. In 1964, the two breeds were recognized as different breeds, the drop ear variety getting the name Norfolk Terrier. The breed underwent a lot of name changes before it was named the Norfolk Terrier. The breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1979.

The Norfolk Terrier is a small sized dog with a proportionate, somewhat square frame. It has a proportionate head; oval shaped eyes which are small in size and dark in color; small, V-shaped ears which are carried close to the cheek; a wedge shaped muzzle; a black nose; taut lips with teeth which meet in scissors bite. This breed has a docked tail which is set in line with the back. The tail is carried vertically erect and is proportionate to the size of the body. Like other terriers, this breed too has short, strong legs with well padded feet. This breed has a water resistant double coat with a hard, dense and wiry outer coat which is medium in length and, a soft undercoat. The color of the coat can be red, wheaten, grizzle, or black and tan.

The Norfolk Terrier is a lovable and an affectionate breed. It is an active breed which is good with children and friendly with strangers. Thus, it does not make for a good watchdog, and neither is it a good guard dog. It is primarily a companion breed which does well with other dogs as well as cats. However, caution is advised with smaller animals such as rats, rabbits, guinea pigs etc. because of the dog’s primal hunting instincts. It is an obedient breed which is easy to train. It adapts well to indoor as well as outdoor, and thus, it is suited to an apartment life.

The Norfolk Terrier sheds little hair. Its coarse and wiry coat needs regular grooming. The coat needs to be brushed at least 3-4 times a week, and should be clipped in every 4 to 5 months. It should be bathed only when necessary and must be dried properly after each bath. Its nail and the hair around eyes, ears and paws should be trimmed properly. Its beard should be cleaned properly after each meal to remove any food remains.

It is an active breed which needs lot of daily exercise. Daily long walks are essential to keep the dog healthy both physically and mentally. The walks should be supplemented with a romp in an open area every now and then. This breed loves the game of catch and retrieve. However, it should not be let off the leash in an unsecured area because of its innate hunting instincts.

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The Norfolk Terrier is generally a healthy breed with some health issues like Cataract, Epilepsy, Luxating patella, hip Dysplasia etc.

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