NORWICH TERRIER BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	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. 72
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.
Origin:	Great Britain
Height:	Should not exceed 10 inches (25 cm) at the withers
Weight:	Approximately 11 lbs (5 kgs) (in proportion to the dog's structure and balance)
The Norwich Terrier is believed to have been developed from crossing small Irish Terriers with other short-legged Terrier breeds. He is a fearless little dog with an endearing personality and a fine watchdog that will announce the presence of strangers. He is a hardy, easy going, and very active little dog. Loyal, affectionate, and adaptable — he makes an ideal companion. The Norwich is one of the smallest working terriers. He is sturdy, stocky and has distinctive prick ears and a slightly foxy expression. His coat, which can be all shades of red, wheaten, black and tan, or grizzle, is hard, wiry and straight, lying close to the body. For several years, two varieties of ear types — the drop and prick — were shown together and inter-bred as the Norwich Terrier. However, when interbreeding created problems with ear carriage, breeders discontinued this practice. After a few generations of breeding only like ear types together, it became evident that two different types of terriers were evolving. In 1963 separate breed standards for the two varieties were submitted to The Kennel Club (England) and two years later, separate breed status was granted. The newly recognized breed with the drop-ears became known as the Norfolk Terrier. Following Britain's example, the Canadian Kennel Club recognized the Norfolk Terrier as a separate breed in 1977. For additional books, gifts & merchandise, CLICK HERE TOP Health Issues: In general, the Norwich Terrier breed is hardy and healthy with few health problems. Most lead healthy, active and long lives. However, if you are considering the adoption of a Norwich Terrier puppy, or any breed, it is still 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: Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards: CKC Breed Standard AKC Breed Standard UKC Breed Standard The Kennel Club (U.K.) Breed Standard FCI Breed Standard No. 72 / 02.02.1998 / GB AKC NORWICH TERRIER VIDEO 15 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 TOP 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. TOP Training Resources: Training — For information on training your Norwich Terrier, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com TOP Additional Information: Living with a Norwich or Norfolk Terrier 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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