| The Norwich Terrier is an active breed that can live in | | | | of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. |
| an apartment as long as she can look forward to | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and |
| frequent walks. A properly fenced in yard would be | | | | clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow |
| ideal for exercise but she is a digger and will take off | | | | slower than the toenails of the front feet. |
| once loose, for adventures. They generally do well | | | | *Life Span. The Norwich Terrier can live between 12 |
| with other pets and love considerate children and their | | | | and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical care and |
| toys. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised | | | | excellent living conditions. |
| with a puppy or dog. | | | | *History. The Norwich Terrier comes from England |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size | | | | where it was a ratter and farm dog. They were first |
| (two years old or older) of the Norwich Terrier is about | | | | registered by the American Kennel Association in 1936. |
| 10 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) | | | | Some Registries: |
| and 10 to 12 pounds. | | | | *Norwich & Norfolk Terrier Club |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| certain inherited health problems associated with that | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| specific breed and the Norwich Terrier is no exception. | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| Although considered a hardy and long lived breed, be | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| on the look out for genetic eye disease, back | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| problems and dry skin if kept indoors. | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| diseases may also be significant threats, please | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| contact your veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | Litter Size: Around 3 Norwich Terrier puppies |
| an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for | | | | Category: Terrier |
| shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | Terms To Describe: Spirited, stocky, fearless, |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for | | | | affectionate, personable, loyal, |
| check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| dog sweets. | | | | Good watch dog. |
| *Grooming. The Norwich Terrier has a wiry, straight, | | | | This breed sheds lightly. |
| hard, medium length, close to the body coat with an | | | | Love to play ball. |
| undercoat that sheds lightly. She should be brushed | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and | | | | Poor guard dog. |
| healthy coat, avoid mats and help you keep a closer | | | | Can be difficult to housetrain. |
| eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond | | | | Is a digger. |
| with her. | | | | Will bark plenty if left outside too much. |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week | | | | *Other Names Known By: CantabTerrier, Jones |
| with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | Terrier, Trumpington Terrier |
| Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |