In our following breed portrait let’s take you with us to Great Britain.
Here it is small norfolk terriers at home, of all melts hearts with its dwarf size brings.
What else? still everything on the box has? You can now find out how All important information about health, posture & Co.
Norfolk Terrier Wanted Poster
Size Male: 23 to 26 cm, female: 23 to 25 cmWeightMale: 5 to 5.5 kg, female: 4 to 5 kgColorsBlack/Brown, Red, Wheaten, GrizzleLife expectancy12 to 15 yearsOriginGreat Britain/Englandcharacter/temperamenthappy, lovable, spirited, cheerful, intelligent, courageous, brave, self-confident, charming, lively, activeFCI groupGroup 3: Terriers, Section 2: Short Legged Terriers
Look
The Norfolk Terrier is a small, energetic powerhouse. The Body is stocky and muscular and is from very short legs carried.
The Head is slightly angular and is mainly used by the forward-tipped, triangular ears.
The rod of the little rascal is medium length and bushy and will usually carried upwards.
Height Weight
The dwarf among the terriers achieves one Shoulder height from 23 to 26 centimeters/males respectively 23 to 25 centimeters/bitches.
The little English tyke also has the weight not much on the scales to throw.
And so weigh male between 5 and 5.5 kilograms, female between 4 and 5 kilograms.
Coat, coat texture & coat colors
The Norfolk Terrier has medium length and dense fur. In its nature it is hard and wiry and fits closely to the dog’s body.
When it comes to the colors of the coat, the Norfolk Terrier are these colors or combinations permitted:
- Black/Brown
- wheaten
- grizzly
- Red
Eye Shape & Eye Color
The Norfolk Terrier has almond shaped eyes from dark brown color.
History & Origin of the Norfolk Terrier
The Norfolk Terrier is one english dog breedwhich for the first time in the County of Norfolk in the east of the country showed up.
Exactly where it came from is still only a guess today. One theory is that its Ancestors with Roma and Sinti to East Anglia came.
The Norfolk Terrier was especially for hunting rats, mice and rabbits deployed, of which there were too many in the Norfolk marshes.
The FCI recognized the meanwhile popular family dog in 1964 officially on.
Nature and character of the Norfolk Terrier
With his happy creatureshis lively temperament and his always in a good mood is the Norfolk Terrier truly a happy dog.
He is considered extremely spirited and self-confidentbut can also on a cuddle tour with its people go.
With his great charm and his lovable beings the little brat wraps everyone in a matter of seconds around his cute four paws.
But he can also be different – because also great bravery and great courage become dem active and energetic Norfolk Terrier attributed.
There’s almost nothing he loves more than to romp around with his family, to play and run around. Here lays the little furry nose an impressive endurance on the day.
Despite all his self-confidence, he loves it affectionate and peaceful Norfolk Terriers, however, are notif you him leave alone for a long time must.
So that neither he nor you get in trouble here, you should Staying alone is already training with the puppy.
Good to know
Unlike many other terrier breeds, the Norfolk Terrier is considered not as dominant. Also a aggressive behavior is the little rascal foreign.
attitude & upbringing
How is that character and temperament as well as the Size of the Norfolk Terrier on his attitude and upbringing effect, let’s look at it now.
Upbringing
Do you not forget when training the Norfolk Terrier, always consistent to be, this endeavor is shaping up usually as child’s play.
Because the Norfolk Terrier doesn’t just have one very quick perceptionhe also loves to learn new things.
In addition, he himself willingly subordinates to his new pack leader and whose leadership position is rarely questioned.
Do not forget you should of course the charm of the little fur nosehe of course also use in education becomes.
attitude
With its mini size suitable the Norfolk Terrier for a housing, even in a city.
Nonetheless, the dwarf should enough exercise every day get, because his urge to move is very high.
Do you have a House with its own garden? Then the Norfolk Terrier feels natural here particularly well.
Please note that the Garden mainly secured downwards is – because the little brat is one of them absolute kings of the bud among the dogs.
Our tip
So that too little gray cells not underutilized are suitable for the Norfolk Terrier, among other things agility and ball sports.
Health & Care
Did the Norfolk Terrier health problems due to illness or is he enjoying one robust health?
You will now receive the answers together with all important information about care the fur nose.
Life expectancy
The Life expectancy of the Norfolk Terrier is included 12 to 15 years.
Health
Lying at the Norfolk Terrier no breed-specific diseases before, the little fur nose is considered very robust and resistant.
You should though be careful in winterthat the Norfolk Terrier not without winter protection outdoors is, because he can easily freeze.
Also, make sure he does it for him correct feed gets to Avoid allergies and digestive problems.
In order for your Norfolk Terrier to reach its life expectancy, not just a species-appropriate diet and husbandry important. Also these things you should not forget:
- Annual check-ups by the vet
- Parasite prevention & deworming
- booster vaccinations
General Grooming & Grooming
Is it about them general care of the Norfolk Terrier, the dog will thank you when you open pay special attention to these parts of the body put:
- ears
- Eyes
- mouth/teeth
- paws/claws
Norfolk Terrier grooming turns out to be quite undemanding. It is enough the fur once a week to brush thoroughly.
This is how you can easily and quickly dried dirt and loose hairs removed.
Is the Norfolk Terrier right for me?
Of course, a Norfolk Terrier should only move in with you if you can answer this question with a “yes” beforehand: «Is the Norfolk Terrier right for me?»
You can get the answer with the following statements.
- you are looking for one cheerful and loyal companion.
- you are looking for one family dogwho loves children and other pets.
- you are looking for one active and persistent dog for joint activities.
- you are looking for your first dogwith which you can experience all sorts of adventures.
Fun facts about the Norfolk Terrier
Finally, a few Fun facts about the Norfolk Terrier.
Norfolk Terrier puppies from responsible breeding cost around €3,500can you depending on breeder and pedigree but also up to €6,000 costs!
Today’s Norfolk Terrier is through Crossbreeds with Yorkshire Terriers and Irish Terriers developed.
At times the little brat had different breed namesbelow Jones Terriers, Trumpington Terriers and Cantab Terrier.
These names came about because of the Norfolk Terrier especially among Cambridge students in the 19th century were popular.
The Norfolk Terrier is closely related to the Norwich Terrier and actually differs from it only in the position of the ears. The norwich terrier has upright ears.
The two fur noses apply since 1964 as two different dog breeds.
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