Introduction

The Norfolk Terrier, also known as the Drop-Eared Norwich Terrier and the Norfolk, is one of the smallest of the working terrier breeds. Farmers, hunters and families alike value the Norfolk’s gameness, loyalty, adaptability and great charm. Norfolk Terriers were bred to hunt in packs or alone as ratters. They go to ground readily to seek and bolt their prey and have been referred to as a “perfect demon” in the field. Today, the Norfolk remains more sociable and agreeable than many other terriers, although it retains its feistiness and “full of itself” attitude. Norfolk Terriers tend to be barky and love to dig. They can be bossy, stubborn and difficult to housebreak.

The adult height of a male Norfolk Terrier is 9 to 10 inches at the withers, with bitches tending to be slightly smaller. The mature Norfolk typically weighs 11 to 12 pounds in fit working condition. The Norfolk Terrier’s coat is hard, wiry and straight, lying close to the body with a distinct undercoat. Their coat normally is 1½ to 2 inches in length and comes in all shades of red, wheaten, black-and-tan and grizzle. Dark points are permissible under the American breed standard, but white markings are undesirable. The Norfolk Terrier’s coat requires regular brushing and should be hand-stripped several times a year. The Norfolk’s ears should be neatly dropped and small, with a distinct break at the skull line which permits them to be “perked” when the dog is at attention. The tail is typically docked, but many owners increasingly prefer to keep it natural.

Norfolk Terrier - History and Health

The Norfolk Terrier originates from the east-central part of England called East Anglia, just north of London. The town of Norwich is in the county of Norfolk. At the start of the 20th century, an Englishman named Frank “Roughrider” Jones - who had Glen of Imaal Terriers and a dark red brindle Cairn-type bitch - bred his dogs to a working terrier from Norwich named Rags. He crossed the offspring with working terriers from Norwich,

Norfolk Terrier - Temperament & Personality

Norfolks are a classic terrier breed: fearless, strong, loving and independent. They are a bit more social than other terriers, as they were bred as pack dogs. They are still standoffish towards new people and other dogs, but they aren't as apt to bark their little heads off when they see something new. Norfolks make excellent family dogs as they consider their family to be their “pack” and will want to be included in as

Norfolk Terrier - Appearance & Grooming

The smallest of the working Terrier breeds, the Norfolk Terrier is a short-legged dog with a wiry coat and expressive, rounded, drop ears. They are sturdy little dogs, slightly longer than they are tall, with a level topline. The muzzle is wedge-shaped and tapered and the teeth should ideally form a scissors bite. The eyes are dark and oval in shape, with black rims. The high-set tail is carried straight and is customarily docked. The

Norfolk Terrier - Pictures

The saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words”. Check out the many different Norfolk Terrier Pictures and Norfolk Terrier images. Get an in depth look at the Norfolk Terrier and see the many things that this breed has to offer.