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Quick Takeaways
📏Small size breed from England
🐾12–16 years years average lifespan
🏠Great for apartment living
👶Kid-friendly & gentle with children
🎓Easy to train — great for beginners
✂️Requires regular grooming sessions
Quick Stats
🐾Life Span12–16 years
🌍OriginEngland
👨👩👧GroupTerrier
📏SizeSmall
🍼Litter Size2-5 puppies
↕️Male Height25-26 cm
↕️Female Height25-26 cm
⚖️Male Weight5-5.4 kg
⚖️Female Weight5-5.4 kg
About Norfolk Terrier
✨ Fun Facts About Norfolk Terrier
- 💡The Norfolk Terrier and Norwich Terrier were considered a single breed until 1964, when they were split based on ear type.
- 💡It was historically kept by Cambridge University students as ratting companions.
Is Norfolk Terrier Right for You?
Based on breed ratings — helps you decide at a glance.
✔Great for apartment living
✔Kid-friendly & gentle with children
✔Easy to train — great for beginners
✗Needs an active, sporty owner
✗Requires regular grooming sessions
✗May need careful introduction to pets
✗Sensitive to heat — keep cool
✔Highly affectionate family companion
Breed Ratings
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😊 Temperament
High
⚡ Energy Level
High
✂️ Grooming Needs
Moderate
🏠 Apt. Friendly
High
🎾 Playfulness
High
🐈 Social Life
Low
👶 Kids Friendly
High
🤝 Stranger Friendly
Low
☀️ Heat Tolerance
Low
❄️ Cold Tolerance
Moderate
🏃 Exercise Need
High
❤️ Family Affection
Very High
🔊 Noise / Barking
Moderate
🎓 Trainability
High
🧠 Intelligence
High
🦊 Prey Drive
High
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Norfolk Terrier different from the Norwich Terrier?▾
Mainly by ear shape — the Norfolk has drop (folded) ears while the Norwich has erect ears.
Is the Norfolk Terrier good with families?▾
Yes, it is typically affectionate and adaptable.
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