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Norwich Terrier
dog breed
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Weight
5–5.5 kg
Size
Small
Lifespan
12–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Origin
Grande-Bretagne
Coat
Froment, rouge, noir et feu ou grisonné.
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The Norwich Terrier or "Terrier of Norwich" is a dog breed originating from Great Britain. Related to terriers, the Norwich Terrier is a small, fairly robust dog. It is full of life but is also quite stubborn. Used for fox or badger hunting, it was also raised to hunt and kill rodents.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Small size (5–5.5 kg), adapts to most homes.
- 2Life expectancy: 12 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1h of activity per day for its balance.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Norwich Terrier
Origins & history
A story told
At the end of the nineteenth century, in England, F. Jones, kennel master, is said to have created the Norwich Terrier from local dogs. The breed would be the result of a "mixture" of the Glen of Imaal Terrier, the Cairn Terrier of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier... with the aim of tracking foxes, badgers and rabbits in galleries. Rather intrepid, he did not hesitate to enter the burrows to dislodge their inhabitants. It disappeared after World War II, however, expert crosses with other terrier breeds allowed this breed to be reborn. Until about the middle of the 19th century, the Norwich Terrier was not clearly distinguished from the Norfolk Terrier. Both originate from the same region in England and are physically almost identical except for the set of their ears; the Norwich terrier has erect ears while those of the Norfolk are semi-drooping. Now mainly used as a companion and show dog. It was integrated into the English Kennel Club registry in 1932. It was definitively recognized by the International Cynological Federation (FCI) on October 16, 1954.
Character
Daily temperament
Robust, sturdy, courageous and proud; it is a lively, spirited, curious and playful dog. It has a strong character and can be very stubborn. Sociable, it is an affectionate companion and is very kind especially with children. It can be possessive with its food. Because of its origins, the Norwich Terrier loves to dig.
Physical
Breed standard
The Norwich Terrier is a small, squat dog with short legs, keen, compact, sturdy with a fox-like muzzle. It has a wide, slightly rounded skull with a well-marked stop. It has erect ears, well-spaced and pointed at the tip. It has small oval eyes of dark color. It has a short back and chest that drops well. Its tail is straight with a cheerful set. In some dogs, the tail may be moderately docked. The ideal size is 23.4 cm to 27.4 cm at the withers.
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Its coat color may be wheat, red, black and tan or grizzled.
Chapter 2
Daily life
What if you adopted your future companion?
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What human age for a norwich terrier ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 12–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
5 à 9 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
28years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +4 per year for a petit dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a norwich terrier ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
90 g
per day · 342 kcal
45 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
Maintenance
Daily care
In the Norwich Terrier, grooming consists of giving it a neat, natural and elegant appearance while remaining discreet so that the dog retains its rustic appearance.
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The Norwich Terrier is one of the dog breeds that are stripped. Stripping involves removing the dead undercoat of the animal. This technique does not cause pain to the dog. The harder the dog's coat, the less complete stripping is necessary. With a hard coat, daily brushing and removal of overly long hair with a stripping knife two to three times a week is sufficient.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Norwich Terrier
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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