Norfolk Terrier
Although originally used as ratters in the stable yard, the Norfolk Terrier was later used to bolt foxes that had gone to ground so that their masters could resume the hunt. Today they are more commonly kept solely as companions rather than as a working dog. The Norfolk Terrier can be distinguished from its close relative, the Norwich, by its drop (or folded) ears.
Norfolk Terrier Standards
- AKC (Terrier)
- FCI (Group 3)
- KC (Terrier)
- UKC (Terrier)
- 9-10"
- 11-12 lbs
- small terrier
- v-shaped, folded ears
- tail is traditionally docked where legal
- straight, hard, wiry coat
- black and grizzle
- grizzle
- red
- wheaten
History of the Norfolk Terrier
The history of the Norfolk Terrier follows that of its cousin, the Norwich Terrier. Considered the same breed until 1964 in the United Kingdom and 1979 in the United States, they remain largely the same in appearance aside from their ears.
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