Norfolk Terrier

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:35
Last Updated on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:01
N O R F O L K  T E R R I E R  ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Norfolk Terrier
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
055
Personality Snapshot
Alert and devoted. Feisty. Charming and loving. Outgoing and brave, assertive but not aggressive. Some are one-person dogs; all want to be included in family life and activities.


Breed NameNorfolk Terrier
Rank (out of 136 breeds)055
Points (out of 100)62
Dog Group TypeTerrier
DominanceModerate High
Obedience (Ease of Training)Fair
AffectionVery Low
Good with Kids (Source 1)Good
Good With Kids (Source 2)Good
Friendly with Other DogsGood
Friendly with Family PetsGood
Friendly with StrangersGood
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingExcellent
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)8 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityAwesome
Guard Dog AbilityTerrible
SizeVery Small
Exercise RequirementsModerate
Jog Companion AbilityGood
Level of SheddingVery Low
Level of TrimmingSkilled
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredModerate
Life Span12 to 15 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Norfolk Terrier into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 12 to 15 years of age as Norfolk Terrier pups can live between 12 to 15 years of age.

My Life as a Norfolk Terrier
Alert and devoted. Feisty. Charming and loving. Outgoing and brave, assertive but not aggressive. Some are one-person dogs; all want to be included in family life and activities.

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Does all right without a yard.

Norfolk Terrier Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Norfolk Terrier

Norfolk Terrier Wiki

Where to buy a Norfolk Terrier : A Directory and Review
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