Small Terrier Group

Norfolk Terrier

Great with kids
Apartment friendly

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.

Weight: 11–13 lb (5–6 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 9–10 in (23–25 cm)
Life span: 12–15 years
Exercise: About 45 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Wire
Origin: East Anglia, England, United Kingdom (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Good in an apartment
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Active Affectionate Alert Fearless Gregarious Hardy

Coat colours

Black and tan, grizzle, red and wheaten

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)