| The Norfolk Terrier is a loving, hardy and | | | | *Life Span. The Norfolk Terrier can live |
| active little dog that makes a great pet. | | | | between 12 and 14 years with proper |
| They can easily be kept in an apartment as | | | | nutrition, medical care and excellent living |
| long as she is afforded frequent long walks. | | | | conditions. |
| A properly fenced in back yard with | | | | |
| provisions for a digging dog would be the | | | | *History. The Norfolk Terrier come from Great |
| ideal exercise situation. She was bred to be | | | | Britain where they hunted vermin. They were |
| a hunter and ratter so she should be | | | | first registered by the American Kennel |
| socialized with small pets very early on. She | | | | Association in 1936. |
| is generally very good with older, | | | | |
| considerate children. As a reminder, never | | | | Some Registries: |
| leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or | | | | |
| dog. She makes a great watch dog but can tend | | | | *Norwich & Norfolk Terrier Club |
| to be a barker if left outdoors with nothing | | | | |
| to do for long periods of time., | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
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| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| adult size (two years old or older) of the | | | | |
| Norfolk Terrier is 10 to 10.25 inches to the | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| withers (highest point of the shoulder) and | | | | |
| 11 to 12 pounds. | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
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| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| breeds have certain inherited health problems | | | | |
| associated with that specific breed and the | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| Norfolk Terrier is no exception. Although | | | | |
| considered a very hardy breed, be on the look | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| out for dry skin if kept indoors, genetic eye | | | | |
| disorders, back problems and heart murmurs. | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| This disease list is an informative guideline | | | | |
| only. Other diseases may also be significant | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| threats, please contact your veterinarian for | | | | |
| a complete list. | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
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| She should visit the veterinarian several | | | | Litter Size: Around 3 Norfolk Terrier puppies |
| times in the first year for shots, boosters | | | | |
| and check up. Then, as an adult, she should | | | | Category: Terrier |
| visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and | | | | |
| check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | Terms To Describe: Friendly, fearless, loyal, |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a | | | | active, affectionate, intelligent |
| year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid | | | | |
| feeding your dog sweets. | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
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| *Grooming. The Norfolk Terrier has a silky, | | | | Good watch dog. |
| feathered medium length coat that sheds | | | | |
| lightly. She should be bathed once a month | | | | A very personable dog with personality. |
| or so. She should be brushed regularly. | | | | |
| Brushing will help her maintain a clean and | | | | They like horses. |
| healthy coat, avoid mats and help you keep a | | | | |
| closer eye on her health and strengthen your | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| emotional bond with her. | | | | |
| | | | Poor guard dog. |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | She is a digger. |
| for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation | | | | |
| of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities | | | | She will leave on an adventure. |
| (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog | | | | |
| periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of | | | | She can be a barker. |
| teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. | | | | |
| | | | Should be under control when walked. |
| Her toenails may need to be examined for | | | | |
| growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of | | | | *Other Names Known By: Cantab Terrier, Jones |
| the rear feet grow slower than the toenails | | | | Terrier, Trumpington Terrier |
| of the front feet. Generally a guillotine | | | | |
| type trimmer is the best for this chore and | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything |
| competent instructions to accomplish this can | | | | in this information may be correct for your |
| be found on the net. | | | | dog. This information is meant as a good |
| | | | faith guideline only. |