Norfolk Terrier Breed Information
Learn all about Norfolk Terrier dogs, read about the Norfolk Terrier breed information, find out about the Norfolk Terrier Breed Standard, Norfolk Terrier behavior and more.
Norfolk Terrier Breed Introduction
The Norfolk Terrier breed is an offshot of the Norwich terrier, only with folded ears instead of pricked ears. Like the Norwich, Norfolk Terriers are small but highly energetic dogs.
The Norfolk Terrier’s Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Norfolk Terrier dog breed is a very active breed. According to one breed standard: “Alert, gregarious, fearless and loyal. Never aggressive.” The Norfolk terrier usually plays well with children. However, Norfolk Terriers are some of the smallest Terriers, so younger children should be supervised to avoid hurting these animals.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog’s actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
The Norfolk Terrier’s Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Norfolk Terrier breed as determined by the American Kennel Club’s published breed standard.
- Size: 9 to 10 inches
- Coat: hard, wiry and straight, lying close to the body
- Color: all shades of red, wheaten, black and tan, or grizzle
- Eyes: small, dark and oval, with black rims
- Ears: V-shaped, slightly rounded at the tip, neatly dropped
- Muzzle: strong and wedge shaped
- Tail: medium docked, of sufficient length, straight, set on high, the base level with the topline
The Norfolk Terrier’s Origins and History
Source: Wikipedia.
Country/Region of Origin: Great Britain
Original purpose: showdog, pet
Historical notes: The Norfolk Terrier breed is a relatively new dog breed, only recognized officially around 1960. The breed was originally just a variety of the Norwich Terrier. Unlike the Norwich Terrier, the Norfolk Terrier has folded ears instead of pricked ears.
Hello,
I do have a problem with my dog, I do not know what to do anymore. He looks like the Norfolk Terrier. I love him very much, I have had him since he was 1 month old. First we had him inside the house, but then he started chewing up everything he found except for his toys. He completely destroyed my screen patio. It was a disaster. He is one year old and he has been in the big back yard we have but he still chews on everything. He had already destroyed some plastic chairs we have around the pool and water hoses, electrical cables we left in the garage, I mean he had already cost us a lot of money. What can I do?
If you would like to rehome him I would be very interested. I hope you don’t mind the suggestion. We breed Trakehner horses and have around 25 horses and 4 dogs who have the run of 30 acres.
Just a thought.
Best regards
Julie