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Norwich Terrier

History and Origin

In the 1880’s a working Terrier was bred with prick ears named the Norwich Terrier, with later a similar dog with drop ears was also bred now known as the Norfolk Terrier.

Together, the Norfolk and Norwich Terriers are the smallest of the working terriers.

In 1932, the Norwich was granted acceptance into the English Kennel Club and the first written standard was created. The American Kennel Club registered the first Norwich Terrier in 1936.  The American Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club both recognized the Norwich Terrier breed in 1979.

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General Appearance

Together with the Norfolk, the Norwich terrier is one of the smallest of the working terriers.  Very active, compact, free moving, with good structure and bone that gives it the agility it needs to function as a working terrier.  The Norwich Terrier has a wire-haired coat which can be all shades of red, wheaten, black and tan, or grizzle.  Some white marks or patches can also be present but are undesirable for the breed standard.  Its main distinction from the Norfolk Terrier is its pricked up ears, whereas the Norfolk Terrier has drop ears.

Size

Average height of 23 to 25 cms

Weight

About 5.0 to 5.4 kgs

Temperament

One of the smallest of terriers, but a true terrier at heart. A Lovable disposition, not quarrelsome and a hardy constitution.  Alert and fearless but not aggressive despite their size as they are very capable of defending themselves if need be.  One of the softer temperaments of the terrier group they make great companions and love children.  They will generally be as active as those around them and they thrive on human contact, they are better as an inside dog rather than being isolated outside.

They can be vocal and they will alert you of any strangers, good socialisation is an effective method to reduce their barking habits.  The greatest punishment to a Norwich is for his owner to ignore him.

Care and Grooming

These breeds have a double coat: a harsh, wiry top-coat and a soft, warm undercoat. A good combing once a week to remove the loose, dead hairs and prevent matting is really all that is necessary.  A Norwich Terrier can be washed with a dog shampoo when dirty.