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Breed Profile

In the 1880s, British sportsmen gave life to a working terrier of East Anglia in Eastern England. The Norwich Terrier and the drop-eared variety, which ensued now called the Norfolk Terrier , were believed to have been created by crossing local terrier-like dogs, small, short-legged Irish Terrier breeds and the small red terriers used by the Gypsy ratters of Norfolk (the county in which Norwich the city exists).

Temperament

Norfolks are described as fearless, but can have an independent side. They, along with Norwich Terriers and Border Terriers, have the most easy going temperaments of the Terrier Group. Norfolks work in packs and realizes the importance of getting along with other dogs.

Color & Coat

Coat: Its double coat is weather resistant, with the outer coat consisting of hard, wiry, straight hair.

Color: They come in Black & Tan, Grizzle, Red, Red Wheaten colors

Living Environment

Norfolks will thrive within an apartment provided they receive their daily dose of exercise. They are fairly active indoors and will fare OK if they do not have a yard at its disposal. They make great companions to people, children and pets. Their activity level is contingent upon the pace of their immediate environment. As this breed craves contact with humans, it will be very distraught if it has to live outside.

Health

The life expectancy of a Norfolk Terrier ranges between 8–14 years, with some growing as old as 17 years. Norfolks do have incidences of mitral valve disease, luxating patellas, and incorrect bites (where the teeth do not align with the breed standard, i.e. overshot or undershot).