Norfolk Terrier

It is the mission of the Norfolk Terrier Club to provide possibility for events, education, research study, and sharing of knowledge for a national community of Dog breeders, pet dog owners, and also specialists thinking about supporting each other in the innovation of our breed, following the standards of our Constitution.
The height is 9 to 10 inches at the shoulder. The body is long and also the head is fox-like. The Norfolk has decline ears unlike their cousin the Norwich, whose ears are pricked. Norfolks typically develop at 1 year, although they reach their complete dimension around 6 to 8 months.

The Norfolk coat is short, harsh, wiry as well as straight. The type has a precise undercoat. The Norfolk sheds two times annual as well as requires brushing and combing two times a week. The color can be red, wheaten, black and also tan, black and grey, or red as well as white combined in a grizzled pattern.

Unlike the Norwich Terrier, the Norfolk is somewhat longer than it is tall. Like the Norwich, this pet is a tiny sharp dog who traditionally safeguarded residence and farm from rats, functioning alone or in a pack. the Norwich Terrier is tiny, short-legged, as well as compact, with good bone and material.

This type is usually excellent with various other animals such as pet cats and canines, but ought to not be relied on with small animals such as hamsters, family pet rats, computer mice or test subject. Do not allow this little pet dog to create Small Dog Syndrome, where the pet dog believes he is pack leader to human beings. This can trigger lots of varying levels of behavior problems consisting of, but not limited to, separation anxiety, jealousy and protecting habits. They can be difficult to tame.