In England and North America both dogs were first classified as Norwich Terriers, sometimes called Jones Terriers. Generally, Norfolks are not given to digging but, like any dog, will dig out of boredom when left alone for too long a period.

Regular visits to the vet for checkups and parasite control help to ensure your dog will have a long, healthy life. The small, oval shaped eyes are dark in color. They, along with Norwich Terriers and Border Terriers, have the softest temperaments of the Terrier Group. Broad with strong, muscular thighs. It is active and compact, free-moving, with good substance and bone. Want to connect with other people who love the same breed as much as you do?
Unlike the Norwich Terrier, the Norfolk is slightly longer than it is tall. Prior to gaining recognition as an independent breed in 1964, it was a variety of the Norwich Terrier, distinguished from the "prick eared" Norwich by its "drop ears" (or folded ears).

It must be exercised in a safe area. They are active and compact, free moving, with good substance and bone. The Norfolk Terrier, game and hardy, with expressive dropped ears, is one of the smallest of the working terriers. [7], In 1932, the Norwich was granted acceptance into the English Kennel Club and the first written standard was created. AKC Marketplace is the only site to exclusively list 100% AKC puppies from AKC-Registered litters and the breeders who have cared for and raised these puppies are required to follow rules and regulations established by the AKC. This happened in 1964 in England and in 1979 in the United States. Moderate furnishings of harsh texture on legs. Good width of chest. Ears neatly dropped, small, with a break at the skull line, carried close to the cheek and not falling lower than the outer corner of the eye. Outdoors, they are natural hunters with a strong prey drive for small vermin. The Norfolk Terrier, game and hardy, with expressive dropped ears, is one of the smallest of the working terriers. Over time, the two types diverged. Ribs well sprung, chest moderately deep. The life expectancy of a Norfolk Terrier is 8–14 years, with some growing as old as 17 years. They share many traits with their close cousins, Norwich Terriers. These breeds have a double coat: a harsh, wiry topcoat and a soft, warm undercoat. Its wire coat needs combing once or twice weekly, plus stripping of dead hairs three to four times yearly. In America, the terrier authority William Ross Proctor suggested separate classes for each ear type in 1962; and this division was used in American Club sponsored shows and matches until 1979. In 1964,[1] The Kennel Club reclassified the drop-ear variety as it its own breed, the Norfolk Terrier, and the prick-eared variety retained the name Norwich Terrier.

Recommended Health Tests from the National Breed Club: Read the Official Breed Club Health Statement. Essential info about dog health, training, sports and more. A too heavy dog would not be agile. To tell them apart, look at the ears: The Norwich has erect, pointed ears; Norfolk ears are neatly folded over. [5] Later, they were called the Trumpington Terrier, after Trumpington Street where the breed was further developed at a livery stable. To get the latest on pet adoption and pet care, sign up for the Petfinder newsletter.

In the 1930s, soon after their entry into the show rings, breeders found that crossing the two types of ear carriage resulted in uncertain ear carriage in the offspring, so they began avoiding crossing the two ear types.

Wire coats that are cared for properly by hand-stripping have a beautiful shine and rich color. Learn about which human foods are safe for dogs, and which are not. But, as a British authority of the time explained, “Actually, there is nothing new about the Norfolk Terrier, but simply the name under which it is registered.

Norfolks are pack animals and hence expected to get along with other dogs while working or in the home. All Norfolk Terrier found here are from AKC-Registered parents. This breed should not be kept or live outside since they thrive on human contact.

Not a squirrel tail. It is active and compact, free-moving, with good substance and bone. The Norfolk Terrier.
They were first called the Cantab Terrier when they became fashionable for students to keep in their rooms at Cambridge University in England. All trademarks are owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., or used with permission. As a minimum, the coat is hand stripped once in the Fall and once in the Spring. The Norfolk Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1979.

Long walks, socializing, and games of fetch with his owner will expend some of the Norfolk’s boundless energy. Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.