In yesterday’s post about Norfolk terriers, I mentioned that they are often mistaken for Norwich Terriers…

So, I thought I would shed some light on the Norwich Terrier today to help you distinguish between the two, and decide for yourself, which is the right terrier breed for you, if you are making the decision between the Norfolk and the Norwich!

From what I can gather, these 2 separate breeds are closely related. There is a drop-eared, and a prick-eared type of this dog. The “drop-eared” variety was recognized as the Norfolk terrier in 1964.

Breeders used to have drop-eared dogs cropped, until it was illegal to do so. In the 1930s, breeders concentrated their efforts to distinguish between these 2 breeds.

The Norwich Terrier is thought to be a descendant of the Irish terrier, and was previously known as the Jones Terrier, and the Cantab Terrier…

Here is some more great information on the Norwich Terrier…

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Norwich Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
By Mitch Endick

The Norwich Terrier is an active breed that can live in an apartment as long as Read the rest of this entry »

Norfolk Terriers are just adorable little dogs thought to have been developed by crossing Cairn terriers and Irish terriers.

Firstly, they were called the Cantab Terrier, later the Trumpington terrier, now the Norfolk terrier.

Great natured terriers great for families and singles alike!

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The Norfolk Terrier
By Nikki Carroll

The Norfolk terrier, a breed only recently recognized, originated from Norfolk. They are most commonly mistaken for their close contemporary, the Norwich Terriers. Although they separated as late as 1964, they have many distinct differences. Besides the simple difference in size and their ears, the Norfolk terrier suffers from jealousy mush easier that the Norwich terrier. The Norwich Terriers also tend to adapt to urban life easier, but the Norfolk terrier can still be a man or woman’s best friend.

The Norfolk terrier is know to be an Read the rest of this entry »