Über den Norfolk Terrier
The Norfolk Terrier is a British breed of dog. Prior to gaining recognition as an independent breed in 1964, it was a variety of the Norwich Terrier, distinguished from the „prick eared“ Norwich by its „drop ears“ (or folded ears). Together, the Norfolk and Norwich Terriers are the smallest of the working terriers.
Steckbrief
| Widerristhöhe | Siehe FCI-Rassestandard | |
| Gewicht | Siehe FCI-Rassestandard | |
| Lebenserwartung | 10-15 Jahre | |
| FCI-Gruppe | Siehe FCI-Standard | |
Charakter
Norfolks are described as fearless, but can have an independent streak. They, along with Norwich Terriers and Border Terriers, have the softest temperaments of the Terrier Group. Norfolks work in packs and must get along with other dogs. As companions, they love people and children and do make good pets. Their activity level is generally reflective of the pace of their environment. This breed should not be kept or live outside since they thrive on human contact. Generally, Norfolks are not given to digging but, like any dog, will dig out of boredom when left alone for too long a period. Norfol
Optik & Körperbau
The Norfolk Terrier has a wire-haired coat which, according to the various national kennel clubs‘ breed standards, can be „all shades of red, wheaten, black and tan, or grizzle.“ Norfolk Terriers are the smallest of the working terriers. They are active and compact, free moving, with good substance and bone. Good substance means good spring of rib and bone that matches the body such that the dog can be a very agile ratter or earth-dog. Norfolk terriers are moderately proportioned dogs. A too heavy dog would not be agile. A too refined dog would make it a toy breed. Norfolks generally have more
Geschichte
In the 1880s, British sportsmen developed a working terrier of East Anglia in eastern England. The Norwich Terrier and later the drop-eared variety now known as the Norfolk Terrier, were believed to have been developed by crossing local terrier-like dogs, small, short-legged Irish Terrier breeds and the small red terriers used by the Romani ratters of Norfolk (the county of which Norwich is the county town). They were first called the Cantab Terrier when they became fashionable for students to keep in their rooms at Cambridge University in England. Later, they were called the Trumpington Terri
Haltung & Pflege
Norfolks were originally bred as barn dogs to rid the barn of vermin. Some literature suggest that they were also occasionally used on the hunt to bolt animals of equal size from their den.
Gesundheit
A 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 13.5 years for the breed compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for crossbreeds. Norfolks do have incidences of mitral valve disease, luxating patellas, and incorrect bites (where the teeth do not align with the breed standard, i.e. overshot or undershot). Norfolks most often have shallow hip sockets and many breedlines are dysplastic. There has never been a Norfolk Terrier recognized by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) as having „excellent“ rated hips. Therefore, responsible breeders are testing for hip dysplasia. Breeder
Bewegungsbedarf
Der Norfolk Terrier benötigt regelmäßige Bewegung.
Trainierbarkeit
Der Norfolk Terrier ist lernfähig.
Familieneignung
Der Norfolk Terrier kann guter Familienhund sein.
Wohnungsgeeignetheit
Hängt von Größe und Aktivität ab.
Pflegeaufwand
Regelmäßige Fell- und Krallenpflege.
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