Norfolk Terrier

Norfolk terier

Norfolk Terrier – side view — Photo: Flillia, Public domain, source

Norfolk Terrier – front view — Photo: Masár, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Norfolk Terrier – puppy — Photo: Flickr user /kallu, CC BY-SA 2.0, source

Norfolk Terrier – in motion — Photo: User:ArwindKoendan, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	3. Terriers
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Category	Very small (toy)

Recognition features

One of the smallest terriers, low and sturdy
Drop V-shaped ears folded forward close to the cheek
Hard, wiry coat in red, wheaten, black-and-tan or grizzle

Purpose

Small East Anglian terrier used on fox, badger and rats; today a cheerful companion.

History

The Norfolk and Norwich were originally one general farm dog of East Anglia. The drop-eared type became the Norfolk Terrier when the varieties were separated in 1964. It was used on fox, badger and rats.

Coat

Hard, wiry, straight and close-lying; all shades of red, wheaten, black-and-tan or grizzle.

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