The Norfolk Terrier is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in England for hunting small game. They are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 5–6 kg · Female 5–6 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 23–25 cm · Female 23–25 cm
- Origin
- 19th century · United Kingdom
- Coat
- wire, short
- Colors
- red, wheaten, black and tan, grizzle
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Norfolk Terrier
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise45 min per day