Norwich Terrier
- Height 24–26 cm
- Weight 5–6 kg
- Life span 12–15 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Norwich Terrier is a small breed of dog that originated in England. It is a compact and lively breed, with a short, wiry coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are short and strong, and its tail is usually docked. The Norwich Terrier is an intelligent and friendly breed, and it makes a great family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs regular exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys being around its family.
- Group
- Terrier Group
- Origin
- England, East Anglia (Norfolk/Norwich) (late 19th century)
- Coat
- short wire · red, wheaten, black and tan, and grizzle
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
1042a426-55b1-4129-8331-1c54b4f5c506
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 Norwich Terrier. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from ukcdogs.com en.wikipedia.org furrycritter.com hillspet.com orvis.com petmd.com
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This page, as API data
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See it in the reference.
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