Comparison: Australian Silky Terrier and Norwich Terrier

Australian Silky Terrier and Norwich Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Australian Silky Terrier
Photo: Ofsilkysdream, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Norwich Terrier
Photo: Gamma Corvi, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Australian Silky TerrierNorwich Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originAustraliaUnited Kingdom
CategoryVery small (toy)Very small (toy)
Recognition features
  • Long, straight silky coat parted along the back, blue and tan
  • Compact, moderately low-set body
  • Small, erect, V-shaped ears
  • One of the smallest terriers, low and compact
  • Erect pointed ears (the Norfolk has drop ears)
  • Hard, wiry coat forming a ruff, red, wheaten, black-and-tan or grizzle
CoatFlat, fine, glossy and silky, not so long as to impede movement; blue and tan; puppies may be black.Hard, wiry, straight and close-lying with a thick undercoat; all shades of red, wheaten, black-and-tan or grizzle.
PurposeAustralian toy terrier and companion; refined and elegant but with real terrier character.Small East Anglian terrier used on fox, badger and rats; today a lively companion.

Breed page: Australian Silky Terrier · Breed page: Norwich Terrier

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.