The Norwich Terrier – Close Relative of the Norfolk Terrier
Posted by Kimberly on 25th November 2007
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
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