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The Norwich Terrier is a breed of dog. It is the smallest of the terriers and was bred to hunt small vermin.
Appearance: These terriers are the smallest terriers
(11-12 lbs, 5 to 5.4 kg; 9 to 10 inches (24 to 25.5 cm) at the
withers), with prick ears and a double coat, which come in
red, tan, wheaten, black and tan, and grizzle.
Temperament: These small but hardy teddy bear-like
dogs are courageous, remarkably intelligent and wonderfully
affectionate. They can be assertive but it is untypical for
them to be aggressive, quarrelsome or shy. They are energetic
and thrive on an active life but won't be any worse for wear
if they miss a day's exercise now and then. They are eager to
please but have definite minds of their own. They are
sensitive to scolding but 100% Terrier.
They should never be kept outside or in a kennel setting
because they love the companionship of their owners too much.
Norwich are not given to unnecessary barking but they will
warn of a stranger approaching. Norwich are good with
children. If introduced to other household pets as a puppy
they generally co-habitate peacefully. Though caution should
be observed around rodent pets as they may be mistaken for
prey. Norwich seem to prefer the company of humans over other
dogs, though they readily accept their heritage of being pack
dogs.
History: The breed has existed since at least the
late 1800s, as working terrier of East Anglia, England. The
game and hardy little dogs were useful as ratters in the
stable yard, bolters of fox for the hunt, and loving family
companions. It was the mascot of students at Cambridge
University. Small red terriers, descendants of Irish Terriers,
had existed in the area since at least the 1860s, and these
might be the ancestors of the Norwich, or it might have come
from the Trumpington Terrier, a breed that no longer exists.
In its earliest history, it was also known as the Jones
Terrier and the Cantab Terrier.
Since its earliest identification as a breed, puppies have
had either drop or prick ears, and both were allowed when the
Norwich was first recognized in the show ring in 1932 by The
Kennel Club (England). Drop ears were often cropped until it
became illegal to do so. This intensified a long-standing
controversy over whether drop-eared dogs should be allowed in
the show ring and whether the primary difference was simply
the ears or whether other, deeper, personality and structural
differences marked the drop-eared variety. Starting in the
1930s, breeders increased their efforts to distinguish the
breeds.
Both ear types continued to be allowed in the ring until
The Kennel Club recognized the drop-eared variety as a
separate breed, the Norfolk Terrier, in 1964, and the American
Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club did the same in 1979.
Health: The life expectancy of the Norwich Terrier
is 12-16 years. While the Norwich Terrier is considered a
healthy breed, there are some health issues for which
responsible breeders do preventative genetic health testing,
thereby reducing the incidences. For the Norwich, there are
incidences of epilepsy, narrow tracheas, luxating patellas,
hip dysplasia, mitral valve disease, and incorrect bites (how
the teeth meet when the jaws are closed).
Exercise requirements: A good daily walk takes care
of the exercise requirements of the Norwich Terrier. They are
excellent walking companions. They are reasonable joggers for
those who like to jog with their dogs.
Care: The Norwich Terrier has two coats - a harsh,
wiry topcoat and a soft warm undercoat. Ideally, the coat is
combed and brushed once a week to remove the loose, dead hairs
and prevent matting. Hand stripping the coat once in the fall
and once in the spring helps to keep its attractive
appearance. Clipping or cutting affects the appearance of the
coat's natural colors and texture.
Breeding: Norwich Terriers are difficult to breed.
Many have Caesarean sections. The North American average
litter size for 2005 is two puppies with the total number of
puppies for the year at approximately 750.
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