Norwich Terrier Information & Pictures

Weight:	12-15 pounds
Height:	8-10 inches
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Norwich Terrier Temperament

Affectionate, loving, and courageous, the Norwich Terrier is a breed that makes a great family pet, and is easy going, active, and dedicated to its owners.

This is a playful breed that gets along well with children and with other pets, although they can have a jealous streak. Training the Norwich Terrier can be easy, as these dogs are intelligent, but housebreaking can prove a problem with some. The Norwich Terrier likes to have his mind occupied, and may bark a lot if left alone.

Norwich Terrier Physical features

Although the Norwich Terrier is one of the smallest of the working terriers, he has a strong and sturdy body, which is short. This breed has strong legs, and its dark eyes add to its intelligent and alert expression. This breed has upright ears, and its coat is wiry and straight. The colouring of the coat can be black and tan, grizzle, solid tan, solid wheat, and solid red. Some dogs may also have white markings. The height of the Norwich Terrier is around 10 inches, and the weight is around 10-12 pounds.

Is he right for you?

The Norwich Terrier makes a very good family pet, as he is very good with children and is good with other pets. Do bear in mind that these dogs do not like to be left alone for long periods, so you need to ensure that you can commit and devote time to your pet. The Norwich Terrier can live quite happily in an apartment without a yard or garden, but you should provide him with regular exercise in a safe area.

Norwich Terrier Health Problems

The Norwich Terrier is a sturdy and healthy breed, and there are no specific health problems that have been associated with this breed.

Norwich Terrier Grooming requirements

Although the grooming requirements for this breed are not exceptionally high, you should make sure that his coat is brushed on a daily basis. You can dry shampoo and bathe when necessary, but this should be carried out only occasionally rather than regularly.

Norwich Terrier History

The Norwich Terrier was once considered the same breed as the Norfolk Terrier, but some obvious differences between the two breeds resulted in the breed being recognised as an individual one over recent years. The breed originates from the county of Norwich in England, and was first bred as a rat hunter, although it is now a popular companion dog.

Popularity

The 2006 position of the Norwich Terrier on the AKC popularity rankings was 98th, and this was a slight fall from its 2005 position of 89th.

Dog group

The Norwich Terrier comes under the AKC Terrier Group.