Small but bold and active, a Norwich Terrier is a wonderful companion for elderly couples or families. They are loyal, loving pets that need gentle daily exercise and a large yard to roam in.149-norwich-terrier

Always ready for adventure, your Norwich Terrier will love going to new places. They are family-orientated dogs and thrive when involved in family activities. Norwich Terriers are great pets for a family with a good sense of humour and adventure. Like all terriers, they are intelligent but wilful. Early, consistent training is key for this breed. They make a loyal and loving companion for the elderly as they can find young children too boisterous. They are natural hunters and may take off after cats or other small pets. Socialise them well from a young age to avoid this sort of behaviour.

Norwich Terriers have moderate energy levels and enjoy their downtime as much as they do exercising. A long daily walk and free run in the park is ideal. They aren’t heavy barkers but will occasionally alert you if people and other canines or felines are in the vicinity.

Fun fact: Norwich Terriers are one of the smallest working terriers.

Despite their size, they prefer being outdoors and are avid diggers – prize-winning gardeners will want to stay away from Norwich Terriers. A house with a yard is ideal. Norwich Terriers shed little and need to be brushed weekly and trimmed occasionally. Norwich Terriers are hypoallergenic.

Scheduled six monthly health checks and visits to the vet are important to ensure that your dog is healthy and happy throughout all life-stages. It’s important that together with your vet a preventative health care program is determined and maintained based on the individual needs of your canine companion. Overall, the Norwich Terrier is a healthy and hardy breed but is prone to skin problems and eye diseases.

Size

A small-sized breed weighing no more than 6.5kgs with an average height of 25-26cms.

Space

Despite their size, they love having access to a yard.

Energy Levels

They have moderate energy levels; a long daily walk and lots of games will keep this dog happy.

Difficulty Of Training

They are intelligent dogs and will learn quickly, but are also stubborn and wilful.

Family suitability

Great family pets and loyal companions.

Suitability to other pets

If socialised from a young age, your dog will befriend other pets.

Need for company

They have a high need for company and enjoy being by their humans side at all times.

Hypoallergenic dog breed?

Yes

Coat and grooming needs

This breed is low maintenance. Brush their coat weekly and have it hand plucked twice a year. They have a short smooth coat in a variety of colours such as shades of red, wheaten, tan, grizzle or black.

Shedding

They shed little.

Tendency to bark

They have a moderate tendency to bark.  

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