| General Information |
| Group(s):
Terrier |
Height: 9-12 inches at the shoulder |
| Weight: 11-12 pounds |
Longevity: 14-18 years |
| Colors: red, wheaten, black and tan or grizzle, dark points are acceptable |
Coat type: harsh, straight, wiry 1-2inch long top coat and soft undercoat |
| Recognized Registries: UKC, NCA, AKC, FCI and others |
| Overall Appearance: One of the smallest of the game terriers and remarkably effective for it compact size. Short legs, typicaly Terrier coat, significant substance and alert expression with folded ears create a dog of remarkable charm and sturdiness. |
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| Personaility - Behavior - Training |
| Energy Level: moderate to high |
| General Nature: |
genial, prefers their people but not inherently suspicious |
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with Children: varies with proper handling and introduction to well behaved children, ALWAYS supervise small children with any dog. |
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with other pets: generally good but can be problematic with cats or rodents (because of their purpose and drive) |
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with dogs: can be good but are often expected to spar so will often challenge other dogs |
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| Socialization requirements: very high, the improperly reared Terrier is generally a hazard to be around |
| Ideal home characteristics: one that respects the unique personality inherent in a dog of such unique resourcefulness and loyalty |
| Temperament Notes: Unique in their independent drive plus loyalty and entertaining natures. Adore getting attention but often on their own terms. |
| Training requirement: Basic manners, housetraining, heavy socializing |
| Trainer notes: A properly reared Norfolk Terrier will be charming and confident in a variety of social circles. They will be assured of how universally adorable they are. A wonderful gift, but one that can leave a trainer challenged as this dog's confidence and independence can often leave them assessing that it is easier to get love and attention than by performing as the trainer requests. Nevertheless, the Norfolk (and its other Terrier cousins) are among the most extraordinary once they are appropriately and enthusiastically trained as they seem incapable of performing any endeavor without great enthusiasm and verve. |
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| Background Information |
| Year range of first recognition: early-mid 1800s but defined as a breed much later |
| Country of Origin: England |
| Original Function: ratter |
| History: Appealing and effective ratters, the Norfolk was a common type of ratter noted in many prints of Terriers in the 1800s, it was only recognized and defined as a breed much later, perhaps even the early 1900s. |
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| Adoption Information |
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| Deviations from Standard: too large, too small, soft coat |
| Health Notes: epilepsy, dysplasia |
| Health Testing: OFA |
| Questions to ask Breeder: http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!
- How long have you had Norfolk Terriers?
- What criteria do you hold for your breeding stock?
- What health issues do you screen your breeding stock for?
- What health issues have you seen in the breed?
- What do you consider ideal Norfolk Terrier temperament?
- What would you consider an ideal Norfolk Terrier home?
- Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
- At what age do you send your pups to their new homes?
- What suggestions do you have for raising and training a Norfolk Terrier?
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| Web Sites: http://www.norwichandnorfolkterrier.org/rescue.html- Rescue for the Norfolk and Norwich Terriers |
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