Norfolk Terrier
- Height 23–25 cm
- Weight 5–6 kg
- Life span 12–15 years
- Exercise 45 min/day
The Norfolk Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group. It comes from United Kingdom, East Anglia, England (19th century). Adults weigh 5–6 kg. It stands 23–25 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Norfolk Terrier is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in England for hunting small game. They are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Group
- Terrier Group
- Origin
- United Kingdom, East Anglia, England (19th century)
- Coat
- short wire · red, wheaten, black and tan, and grizzle
- Also known as
- Norfolk Terrier
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Norfolk Terrier. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org en.wikipedia.org norfolkterrierclub.org kennel.com petmd.com hillspet.com
Norfolk Terrier FAQ
- How long does a Norfolk Terrier live?
- The Norfolk Terrier has a life span of 12–15 years.
- How big does a Norfolk Terrier get?
- Adults weigh 5–6 kg. Height ranges from 23–25 cm.
- Is the Norfolk Terrier hypoallergenic?
- No, the Norfolk Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Norfolk Terrier in?
- The Norfolk Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group.
More from the Terrier Group
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Airedale Terrier
10
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American Hairless Terrier
8
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American Staffordshire Terrier
10
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Australian Terrier
10
-
Bedlington Terrier
9
-
Border Terrier
8
-
Bull Terrier
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-
Cairn Terrier
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Shih Tzu
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Tibetan Spaniel
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Affenpinscher
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English Toy Spaniel
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