Norwich Terrier
Puppy
Fully Grown
These small, cute little terriers are cuddly and kid friendly. They enjoy playing fetch and chase with the kids and will become a great friend to them. Norwich Terriers are big in personality and quite mischievous. They are also very affectionate and attentive. They are uncomplicated and love to participate in day-to-day life of their families.
They are similar in looks and size to the Norfolk Terrier, but slightly different in temperament. Where the Norfolk Terrier gets away with things due to its charm, these guys get away with things by being mischievous! The only major difference in appearance is their ears - the Norfolk Terrier has drop ears while the Norwich Terrier’s are erect.
Norwich Terriers are quirky little family dogs who can easy be taken anywhere. They are very good at playing family members against each other. They will come running to beg for food, having just been fed by another family member. They love begging for food and will paw at your constantly for scraps if you don’t teach them to stay on their bed during dinnertime. They are persistent and will annoy you until you feed them under the table.
Norwich Terriers make extremely good watchdogs, and teaching them to stop barking is a must otherwise they will drive you mad with their alertness.
Their coats are easy to maintain and a twice yearly trim is recommended.
| Weight: | 5-5.4 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | |
| Coat: | Medium |
| Grooming intensity: | Medium |
| Monthly cost (food): | very low |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | High |
There are many sources to get your Norwich Terrier from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Norwich Terrier to adopt:
To help your rescued Norwich Terrier to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Norwich Terrier from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
