Norfolk Terrier dog breed sitting with mouth open looking at the camera against a white background
Norfolk Terrier dog breed sitting with mouth open looking at the camera against a white background

Traits and Characteristics

type

Terrier

weight

9 to 11 pounds

height

10 inches

family

Terrier

Traits and Characteristics

type

Terrier

weight

9 to 11 pounds

height

10 inches

family

Terrier

A whip-smart terrier breed with a wiry coat, Norfolk Terriers might be small but they have big personalities. These alert dogs were historically bred to protect homes and farms and rodents, although now they are more likely to chase squirrels than rats. Short-legged and substantial, Norfolk Terriers have a weather-resistant double coat that features wiry straight hair. Their expressions are kind and eager.  

  • Energy Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 3 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 3 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 1 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 3 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 1 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 2 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 3 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 3 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 5 in 5

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