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NORFOLK TERRIER — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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- Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Terriers
- American Kennel Club (AKC) - Terrier Group
- United Kennel Club (UKC) - Terriers
- The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Terriers
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) * - Standard No. 272
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees. |
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Great Britain |
| Height: |
Height at the withers ranges from 9 to 12 inches for a mature male with the ideal being 10 inches. The female tends to be smaller. |
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The average weight is about 11 to 12 lbs. |
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Until 1963, when The Kennel Club (U.K.) granted the breed its name of Norfolk Terrier, the breed was simply known as the drop-eared version of the Norwich Terrier. It is believed that that the breed was developed from the crossing of small Irish Terriers and other Terrier breeds, including the Border and Cairn.
He is an alert and fearless little dog with a wonderful disposition. A good watchdog, loyal, devoted, never aggressive, and a delightful companion, he adapts well to city or country living. The Norfolk is versatile, agreeable, hardy and one of the smallest of the working Terriers. He was originally used to go to ground to chase fox and other small vermin, either alone or in a pack.
The Norfolk has a hard, wiry coat that lies close to the body. His colours are all shades of red, red wheaten, black and tan or grizzle.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a Norfolk Terrier puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Additional Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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AKC NORFOLK TERRIER VIDEO
14 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC
Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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Grooming Information:
- Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada.
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Norfolk Terrier, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several dog sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (Note: For breed specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)
- Working Dogs — Dedicated to the working dog. This section includes tributes, information on various dog jobs, and listings of organizations from across Canada.
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