Terrier group · England
Norwich Terrier
Also called Jones Terrier, Prick-Eared Norwich.
Small dog, moderate energy, trains well with consistency.
- Affectionate
- Curious
- Stocky
- Hardy
- Loyal
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 5 to 5 kg11 to 12 lb
- Lives
- 12 to 15 years
- Energy
- Moderate
- Trains
- Moderate
- Barks
- Moderate
Training
Training a Norwich Terrier
Terrier breeds. Impulse control and a rock-solid leave it. Short, high-value sessions; they bore fast.
Eager to Please
Start here
Norwich Terriers are more biddable than many terrier breeds. Take advantage with consistent, positive training.
Socialisation Important
Can be reserved without early exposure. Socialise with people and other dogs during puppyhood.
Keep Sessions Fun
Maintain their attention with varied, game-like training activities.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Norwich Terrier and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred to go to ground after vermin. Fearless, quick, and not built to back down.
Gets on with
- ChildrenHigh
- Other dogsHigh
- StrangersHigh
- CatsLow
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 45-60 minutes daily. Moderate walks and play sessions.
- Grooming
- Hand-stripping twice yearly. Regular brushing to maintain coat texture.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Wiry, Straight, Close-lyingRed, Wheaten, Black and Tan, Grizzle
- In a flat
- Can work, with enough exercise outside it.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Upper Airway Syndrome
Moderate
Breathing difficulties due to narrow airways, more common in this breed
Epilepsy
Moderate
Seizure disorder that can be managed with medication
Luxating Patella
Moderate
Kneecap displacement common in small breeds
Where they come from
History
Developed in East Anglia, England as ratters around Cambridge University, where they became popular mascots. Originally grouped with Norfolk Terriers until 1964. Distinguished by their erect, prick ears.
- Verdigo · Ch. Chidley Willum the Conqueror won Best in Show at Westminster in 1994
