Norwich Terrier
Likes To Be The Center
Of Attention!
Background And Description:
The Norwich Terrier was developed in the early nineteenth century and was a ratting dog to be
reckoned with. Later, his skills were extended to the hunting of fox and badger, a job he took on
with a great amount of zeal!
The Norwich is a very attractive, hardy breed with awesome
abilities for being one of the smallest of the working terriers! It is hard to imagine such
tenacity in such a small dog!
In appearance, it is very similar, and shares its history with, the Norfolk Terrier. Both dogs
were reared for the same purposes. They were separated into two different breeds in 1964, though
it is hard to tell them apart except for the carriage of their ears. Both are very lovable little
dogs.
Appearance:
Height: 10 inches Weight: 11-12 lbs.
Color variations: Red, Wheaten, Black/Tan and Grizzle
Coat and Care:
The double coat is hard and wiry with the undercoat being very thick. Frequent brushing and
combing is needed for maintenance. Shedding is minimal.
Personality and Traits:
The Norwich is loyal, fearless and bold terrier with an amiable demeanor. He is very sociable and gets along well with everyone. He is also very intelligent and has an active mind. Training needs to be firm yet kind, with the rules being consistent.
Like many small terriers, this breed does have the earth dog tendency to dig. Barking can become a problem if they become bored. It is best not to leave them unattended for too long and to secure property lines to discourage burrowing.
He is reputed to be a good watchdog.
Activity Level:
They were bred for an active life and are still extremely energetic dogs. Although they are not demanding of a walking schedule, they should get enough exercise to keep them out of mischief.
Space Needs:
The Norwich is a small dog that will adapt to most environments. However, its high energy could benefit from an outside area to run around.
Children:
Children are naturally attracted to the Norwich Terrier and the dog has a very good reputation with older children. The caution always remains
that it is wise to supervise playtime, even with the most trusted breeds.
Elderly:
This little dog couldn't help but be an enjoyable and cheery companion for the elderly. Given the right amount of exercise, they are quite easy to look after.
Reading Recommendations:
Norwich Terriers (KCB)Covers breed history, characteristics, puppy selection, feeding,
training, health care issues and behavior. Also includes advice about puppy-proofing the home,
preparing for the puppy, housetraining and potential puppy problems. Extensive selection of color
photos.
AKC Norwich Video
Video from the American Kennel Club providing a visual look at the breed standard and its
proportions, structure and movement of the dog, coat colors, and head details. This book is
mainly for those interested in showing. It does not cover training, breeding or care topics. May
be brief mention of temperament.
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