Dogs

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Scotland.

MOST SUITED AS Much used previously as a true terrier (a dog which hunts animals underground), today mainly a family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height of both breeds is about 25cm (91'2in) and both weigh about 4kg (8'121b).

COAT
These breeds have hard wire-haired coats. The hair on the head and ears is shorter than at the neck, belly, and shoulders. It comes in a varie­ty of shades of red, but also in straw-yellow, black with rust-brown, and grey. A small amount of white is permissible although not preferred.

CARE REQUIRED.
Brush and comb the coat regularly and pluck out the old hair. This is a job that you can do yourself or leave to a professional dog trimming salon. This is usually needed about twice per year, depending upon the condition of the coat. Excess hair between the pads of the feet must also be trimmed.

CHARACTER
These are cheerful, lively, and intelligent dogs which are friendly, brave and bold, cunning, enterprising, straight forward, playful, and can be wilful.

TRAINING
Both Norwich and Norfolk Terriers learn quite quickly. Make sure you are real consistent with them because they are Terriers with a will of their own.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
For a Terrier, these are fairly easy dogs in their re­lationship with other dogs. Children too are sel­dom a problem. Visitors will be initially announ­ced by loud barking but then all will be calm.

EXERCISE
These dogs adapt to the circumstances. They will be denied their natural instincts if they are not given the opportunity to dig.

GENERAL
The main difference between a Norwich and a Norfolk Terrier is that the former have erect ears while the latter have drooping ears.