Published Jan 9th, 2007
By Renée
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Small Dog Breeds,
The Versus Theory
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Besides sharing an identical early history, both Norfolk Terrier and Norwich Terrier also share other similarities from physical appearance to temperament. Many often mistaken one for the other. However one distinguish feature that set them apart is their ears. Norfolk Terrier has drop folded ears while Norwich Terrier has alert pricked ears.
Let’s do a comparison on them, and see which terrier is your ideal dog.
Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier
| Breeds |
Norfolk Terrier |
Norwich Terrier |
| Country of Origin |
England |
England |
| AKC / KC Groups |
Terrier / Terrier |
Terrier / Terrier |
| Original Function |
Ratting |
Ratting |
Physical Appearance
| Coat Color |
all shades of red, wheaten, grizzle, black and tan |
all shades of red, wheaten, grizzle, black and tan |
| Coat Type |
harsh, wiry, flat, double coated, weather resistant |
straight, wiry, close-lying, double coated |
| Head |
broad skull, powerful wedge shaped muzzle |
broad skull, wedge shaped muzzle, defined stop |
| Eyes |
deep set, oval, dark brown or black in color |
small, oval, dark in color |
| Ears |
v-shaped, folded forward, tips slightly rounded |
set wide apart, erect with pointed tips |
| Body |
compact, short, level back |
compact, short, level back |
| Tail |
docked, set on high |
docked, set on high |
| Height |
9 – 10 inches |
10 inches |
| Weight |
11 – 12 lbs |
12 lbs |
Temperament, Needs, and Learning
| Overall Temperament |
bold, active, curious, stubborn, independent |
bold, active, curious, stubborn, independent, amusing |
| Exercise |
plenty of walks or boisterous play time |
plenty of walks or boisterous play time |
| Grooming |
minimum care to keep it looking tidy and trim |
minimum care, occasional removal of dead hair |
| Ideal Home Environment |
apartment, house with a small yard |
apartment, house with a small yard |
| Ideal Owner |
active, firm |
active, firm |
| Intelligence / Ranking |
moderately high / no.56 |
high / no.38 |
Trainability
|
low |
low |
Behavior
| Excitability |
high |
high |
| Playfulness |
moderately high |
moderately high |
| Demand for Affection |
low |
low |
| Watchdog Barking |
high |
high |
| Protection |
no |
no |
| Dominance Over Owner |
moderate |
moderate |
| Good With Dogs |
moderate |
moderate |
| Good With Pets |
moderate |
moderate |
| Good With Children |
low, at times snappy |
low, at times snappy |
| Good With Strangers |
moderate |
moderate |
Health
| Life Span |
13 – 15 years |
13 – 15 years |
| Major Aliments |
canine hip dysplasia |
canine hip dysplasia |
| Minor Aliments |
allergies |
allergies, seizures |
| Recommended Food |
beef, potato, wheat, beets |
beef, potato, wheat, oats |
Download a free copy of Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier Chart.
Source on Intelligence Ranking:
The Intelligence of Dogs: A Guide to the Thoughts, Emotions, and Inner Lives of Our Canine Companions
Page 192 to 193
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