Description

Expressively dropped ears, game and hardy, Norfolk Terrier is active and compact, free-moving with good substance and bone. A natural, weather-resistant coat and short legs, Norfolk Terrier is perfect in the field. Norfolk Terrier has an affectionate personality with a passion for digging. Playful, he enjoys playing catch, hiking in the woods or burrowing after little critters. The Norfolk Terrier is a cousin to the Norwich Terrier and is similar except his ears are rounded instead of pricked.

Size of Male: Height: 9-10 inches Weight: 11-12 pounds

Size of Female: Height: 9-10 inches Weight: 11-12 pounds

Temperament

The Norfolk Terriers are active, courageous, affectionate, balanced, and without any nervousness or quarrelsomeness. Norfolk Terriers are easy to train but need consistent rules to follow. Norfolk Terriers love everyone and are good with children. He will dig and bark if left outside for long periods of time with nothing to occupy his quick mind. They love toys and balls and are generally good with other pets, but can be difficult to housebreak. Norfolk Terriers should not be let off of their lead unless secure. They are okay joggers for short distances. Norfolk Terriers sometimes suffer from jealousy.

Living Conditions

The Norfolk Terrier will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. Norfolk Terriers are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard. However it is good to still bring them out for walks and socialization.

Upkeep

The Norfolk Terrier needs an exercise outing every day, either a short to moderate walk or a lively and boisterous play session. Norfolk Terrier especially likes to hunt and investigate, but it must do so in a safe area. Even though Norfolk Terrier could live outside in temperate to warm climates, it is such a family-oriented dog that it is emotionally unsuited for outdoor living. It does best as a house dog with access to a yard. Its wire coat needs combing once or twice weekly, plus stripping of dead hairs three to four times yearly.

Health

Major concerns: none

Minor concerns: none

Life expectancy: 13 – 15 years