History

Small, strong, alert and bold. Has a natural hunting terrier instinct and a gentle temper. Due to their good temper and gregarious nature, the Norfolk raccoon has the ability to adapt to different environments. In turn-of-the-century England, trainer Frank used Norfolk terriers to tend horses in places like Cambridge's Harnor Market and Norwich. Jones bred a breed that was recognized by the British Kennel Club in 1932 and named the Norwich Terrier. Earlier in the past, these dogs varied widely in style, size, color, coat, and ear posture. Appropriate coat color and ear position are often debated. In 1964 the British Kennel Club considered them to be two breeds, namely the lop-eared Norfolk hard and the erect-eared Norwich more.

In the year the British Kennel Club divided the breed, an article in The Field states: "There's actually nothing new about the Norfolk raccoon, just the name. That's it", the name was used in the registration. The terriers bred in the eastern countries are mainly gray-yellow, red, and other colors such as black, tan, and gray-white, well-ribbed, short-legged, and derived from a recognized hunting terrier strain. They are famous mouse catchers.

In the United States, those who can recall the "loud 20th century" still refer to Witcher as Jones after Freyner Jones' death. It was from Jones that many Americans went abroad to buy their second little red watch. In 1936, thanks to the efforts of Gordon Massoy (who registered the first Norwich Terrier in the United States) and Henry Binby, then vice-president of the AKC Association, the Norwich was recognized as a breed by the AKC. They were a breed until 1979, when Norwich was officially divided by ear pose. The lop-eared ones are now considered Norfolk terriers, while the straight-eared ones are still Norwich terriers.

The two breeds are clearly different to the naked eye, leading to two slightly different breed standards. Breeding of both varieties has been successful since the separation.

Origin

Origin: United Kingdom

Alias: Norfolk Terrier

English name: Norfolk Terrier

Lifespan: 12-15 years

Character

Alert, Friendship, Brave And loyal. Not aggressive. Small and sturdy, alert and fearless. He is good-natured, sociable, a lovely companion, very affectionate and loving. Requires a lot of space and needs a large apartment or house with a yard.

FCI Standard

Overall Appearance

Indomitable, brave, with drooping ears. It is one of the smallest work stalks. It is lively, compact, agile, and has a strong physique with well-developed bones. Due to its short legs and natural weather-resistant coat, it has been called "the perfect energetic animal for the wilderness". This versatile and lovable breed is capable of burrowing underground, driving away foxes, and catching or dispersing other destructive beasts. It can act individually or collectively. In dog show competitions, honorable scars or tears in the coat are acceptable.

Size, Proportion and Structure

The mature Norfolk Terrier is 22.9-27.9 cm tall. Bitches are shorter than males. The dorsal length from the withers to the base of the tail is slightly longer than the height. Has a good physique and bones, weighing 4.99 to 5.44 kg. This weight range is suitable for Rover Terriers of all shapes and sizes. The right working environment is the primary consideration.

Head

The eyes are small, oval, with black edges. Eyes well positioned and sparkling. Has a sharp, witty expression. Ears are neatly drooping, small, with a depression at the cranial line, close to the cheeks, but not beyond the outer corners of the eyes. The ears are V-shaped, slightly rounded at the tips, and soft and smooth to the touch.

The skull is broad, slightly rounded, with good width between the ears. The snout is strong, wedge-shaped. Length - 1/3 of the length from the back of the head to the well-defined concave angle between the nose and forehead. The jaw is clean and strong. The lips are tightly closed, with a scissors bite and large teeth.

Neck, topline and torso

The neck is of medium length, strong and integrated back into the shoulders. Topline level. The chest is well wide and the ribs well spread. Moderately deep chest. Strong waist. The tail is of medium length, truncated, but of sufficient length to ensure balance throughout the body. The tail is erect and set high, with the base of the tail level with the backline. Non-squirrel tail.

Forequarters

Shoulders flat back, elbows pressed against ribs. The legs are short and strong, as straight as those of a burrowing terrier. The palms are strong, the feet are round, the pads are thick and well developed, and the toes are black.

Hounds

The hindquarters are broad and strong, with well muscled thighs. The knees are well bent. Hocks low and erect when viewed from behind. The feet are the same as the front feet.

Coat

Protective outer coat, firm, straight, about 3.8-5.1 cm (1.5-2 in) long, Lying close to the body; the undercoat is well-defined. The mane is longer on the neck and shoulders, and also forms a ring at the base of the ears and throat. Legs are moderately feathered and rough in texture. The coat on the head and ears is short and smooth, except for the eyebrows and whiskers. Some care is necessary to keep the Norfolk terrier neat, but grooming is severely punished.

Color

Red, yellow, black, tan, off-white and dark markings are permitted, but white markings are not acceptable.

Gait

Firmly on the ground, with low footsteps and drive. Viewed from the front, the legs extend forward from the shoulders, and from the side, the back legs follow the same path as the front legs. The iliac is free of movement with the flexural and flexible vines and hocks, and the topline is level when walking.