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Norfolk Terrier: British Terrier Breed Facts
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Terrier
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Height
- 25 cm
The Norfolk Terrier is a dog breed from the United Kingdom. It belongs to the terrier group. Before 1964, it was treated as a variety of the Norwich Terrier and was separated by its drop ears. The two breeds are described as the smallest working terriers. Its recorded height is 25.
What the Norfolk Terrier is
The Norfolk Terrier is a British dog breed from the United Kingdom. It is a terrier.
Before it became an independent breed in 1964, it was a variety of the Norwich Terrier. Its drop ears distinguish it from the Norwich Terrier’s prick ears.
Key facts for a new owner
The recorded height is 25; no unit, weight, or life-expectancy figure is given.
The breed is grouped with the Norwich Terrier as one of the smallest working terriers.
What stands out
Its British origin and terrier classification are clear. The drop ears provide a direct way to tell it apart from the prick-eared Norwich Terrier.
Norfolk and Norwich Terriers are described as the smallest of the working terriers.
What remains unspecified
No weight, lifespan, temperament, health profile, care needs, or specific working task is given for the Norfolk Terrier.
The height is recorded as 25, but no measurement unit is supplied.
Breed cost
No purchase price, ownership cost, or other financial information is provided for the Norfolk Terrier.
Who may need more information
Anyone choosing a dog based on lifespan, weight, temperament, health, care, or detailed work history will need additional breed information.
For a wider starting point, see dog breeds or dog breeds from the United Kingdom.
A concise breed profile
The Norfolk Terrier is a United Kingdom terrier with a documented history as the drop-eared form of the Norwich Terrier until 1964.
This record identifies its origin, type, distinguishing ears, and listed height, but leaves many ownership questions unanswered.
What stands out
- British breed from the United Kingdom
- Drop ears distinguish it from the prick-eared Norwich Terrier
- Recognized as an independent breed in 1964
- Among the smallest working terriers
Worth knowing
- The supplied facts give no weight
- No lifespan figure is given
- No temperament or care details are provided
- The height figure has no stated unit
Suits
- Readers tracing a British terrier’s breed history
- People comparing the Norfolk and Norwich Terrier names
Think twice if
- You need documented weight, lifespan, temperament, health, or care information
- You need a confirmed measurement unit for the recorded height
In short
Choose the Norfolk Terrier when its British origin, terrier identity, and drop-eared history are the details you need. The breed is also identified as one of the smallest working terriers alongside the Norwich Terrier. This profile does not establish adult weight, lifespan, temperament, health, care, or a particular job. If those points matter to your decision, seek additional breed information before choosing. The listed height is 25, with no unit given, so it should not be treated as a complete size specification.
Questions
Where does the Norfolk Terrier come from?
The Norfolk Terrier originated in the United Kingdom and is described as a British breed.
What type of dog is a Norfolk Terrier?
It is a terrier and belongs to the dog species.
How is it different from the Norwich Terrier?
The Norfolk Terrier has drop ears, while the Norwich Terrier is described as prick-eared.
When did it become an independent breed?
It gained recognition as an independent breed in 1964.
How tall is a Norfolk Terrier?
The recorded height is 25. The measurement unit is not given.
How long does a Norfolk Terrier live?
No life-expectancy figure is included in the supplied facts.
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- Norfolk Terrier — Robin Wellmann · Public domain · file page
- Airedale Terrier — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Copyrighted free use · file page
- beagle — Jonatan De Geest · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Border Terrier — Floris16 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bulldog — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bullmastiff — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel — Mapovfille · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- collie — Karen Arnold · CC0 · file page
- Curly Coated Retriever — Mattias Agar · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- English Water Spaniel — Henry Bernard Chalon · Public domain · file page
- Flat-Coated Retriever — Fesoj-wr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Fox Terrier — State Farm · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- greyhound — Neurodoc · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Harrier — Smcmilla · Public domain · file page
- Jack Russell Terrier — Plank · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Lakeland Terrier — sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Otterhound — Machinecha · Public domain · file page
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