Post by charmingnancy on Aug 3, 2009 15:21:26 GMT -5
Norfolk Terrier
Group: 4- Terrier
Origin: Great Britain
Purpose: Ratter and vermin hunter
Description:
The Norfolk Terrier is one of the smallest of the Terriers, but a "demon" for its size. Of a lovable disposition, not quarrelsome, with a hardy constitution. A small, low, keen dog, compact and strong with short back, good substance and bone. Honourable scars from fair wear and tear should not be penalized unduly.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Coat and Colour: Coat hard, wiry and straight, lying close to the body. It is longer and rougher on the neck and shoulders. Hair on head and ears short and smooth, except for slight whiskers and eyebrows. Colour all shades of red, red wheaten, black and tan, or grizzle. White marks or patches are undesirable but shall not disqualify.
Head: Skull wide and slightly rounded with good width between the ears. Stop should be well defined. Muzzle wedge-shaped and strong; length of muzzle slightly less than half the length of the skull. Mouth tight lipped, jaw strong; teeth strong and rather large; scissors bite. Eyes oval shaped and deep set, in colour dark brown or black. Expression alert, keen and intelligent. Ears medium sized, V-shaped but slightly rounded at tip, dropping forward close to the cheek.
Neck: Medium length and strong.
Forequarters: Clean powerful shoulders with short, powerful and straight legs.
Body: Compact with short back, level topline, well-sprung ribs.
Hindquarters: Well muscled, good turn of stifle, hocks well let down and straight when viewed from rear; with great powers of propulsion. Feet round with thick pads.
Tail: Medium docked, not excessively gay.
Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness of the fault should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Size:
Ideal height 10 inches (25 cm) at withers.
Temperament:
Norfolk Terriers are outgoing, appealing, and clever. They are curious and fearless, as they are terriers. They are not trustworthy with small animals, but are good with other, bigger pets. Norfolk Terriers get along well with children, despite their tenacity. They are actually loveable and affectionate, and are a fun companion. The Norfolk Terrier is good natured, friendly and loyal. They are trainable, but may have a stubborn streak and need consistent training. They are sociable, hardy and alert.
Health:
Health issues include Cardiomyopathy, patellar luxation, heart murmurs and mitral valve disease, back problems, skin problems and genetic eye disorders.
Average Lifespan:
12 - 14 years.
History:
Bred in the town of Norwich and in the county of Norfolk, which is in the East Anglian setting of England, they were mainly used to control rats and hunt vermin and foxes. They were a mixture of gypsy's dogs that were crossed with weaver's pets. It is thought that the genetic makeup of this breed is of Irish Terrier, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Border Terrier and Cairn Terrier. The breed was just a regular farm mongrel in the 1800s, and it had no official recognition or name until the 1880s. The breed became largely popular among Cambridge University students, who wanted to name it the Cantab Terrier. It was not until the 1900s that the breed developed into what it is today.
A Mr. Frank "Roughrider" Jones began breeding his Glen of Imaal Terrier with a female Cairn terrier. These were bred to a Dandie Dinmont Terrier as well, and from there the breed began. Mr. Jones helped form the basis for the breed, and early Norfolk Terriers were called Jones Terriers in the U.S. In the 1930s, the breed was accepted by both England and America. Both the Norfolk and Norwich were born in the same litters at the time, and both prick eared and drop eared varieties emerged from the same whelp. The Norwich and Norfolk Terriers were considered the same breed until 1964 when two different classification were created based on their ears. This separation occurred in England in 1964, but it took until 1979 for the U.S. to separate the breeds.
The Norfolk has drop ears, and the Norwich has prick ears. Some remember the difference by saying the Norwich terrier's ears are pointy like a "wich's" hat while the Norfolk's ears are in a fold. Others remember the difference by saying the Norfolk's ears are flat like the county of Norfolk, while the Norwich ears are erect like the Norwich Spire's Cathedral.
Sources:
CKC (Breed Standards)
Puppy Dog Web
Pictures:
Photobucket
Group: 4- Terrier
Origin: Great Britain
Purpose: Ratter and vermin hunter
Description:
The Norfolk Terrier is one of the smallest of the Terriers, but a "demon" for its size. Of a lovable disposition, not quarrelsome, with a hardy constitution. A small, low, keen dog, compact and strong with short back, good substance and bone. Honourable scars from fair wear and tear should not be penalized unduly.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Coat and Colour: Coat hard, wiry and straight, lying close to the body. It is longer and rougher on the neck and shoulders. Hair on head and ears short and smooth, except for slight whiskers and eyebrows. Colour all shades of red, red wheaten, black and tan, or grizzle. White marks or patches are undesirable but shall not disqualify.
Head: Skull wide and slightly rounded with good width between the ears. Stop should be well defined. Muzzle wedge-shaped and strong; length of muzzle slightly less than half the length of the skull. Mouth tight lipped, jaw strong; teeth strong and rather large; scissors bite. Eyes oval shaped and deep set, in colour dark brown or black. Expression alert, keen and intelligent. Ears medium sized, V-shaped but slightly rounded at tip, dropping forward close to the cheek.
Neck: Medium length and strong.
Forequarters: Clean powerful shoulders with short, powerful and straight legs.
Body: Compact with short back, level topline, well-sprung ribs.
Hindquarters: Well muscled, good turn of stifle, hocks well let down and straight when viewed from rear; with great powers of propulsion. Feet round with thick pads.
Tail: Medium docked, not excessively gay.
Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness of the fault should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Size:
Ideal height 10 inches (25 cm) at withers.
Temperament:
Norfolk Terriers are outgoing, appealing, and clever. They are curious and fearless, as they are terriers. They are not trustworthy with small animals, but are good with other, bigger pets. Norfolk Terriers get along well with children, despite their tenacity. They are actually loveable and affectionate, and are a fun companion. The Norfolk Terrier is good natured, friendly and loyal. They are trainable, but may have a stubborn streak and need consistent training. They are sociable, hardy and alert.
Health:
Health issues include Cardiomyopathy, patellar luxation, heart murmurs and mitral valve disease, back problems, skin problems and genetic eye disorders.
Average Lifespan:
12 - 14 years.
History:
Bred in the town of Norwich and in the county of Norfolk, which is in the East Anglian setting of England, they were mainly used to control rats and hunt vermin and foxes. They were a mixture of gypsy's dogs that were crossed with weaver's pets. It is thought that the genetic makeup of this breed is of Irish Terrier, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Border Terrier and Cairn Terrier. The breed was just a regular farm mongrel in the 1800s, and it had no official recognition or name until the 1880s. The breed became largely popular among Cambridge University students, who wanted to name it the Cantab Terrier. It was not until the 1900s that the breed developed into what it is today.
A Mr. Frank "Roughrider" Jones began breeding his Glen of Imaal Terrier with a female Cairn terrier. These were bred to a Dandie Dinmont Terrier as well, and from there the breed began. Mr. Jones helped form the basis for the breed, and early Norfolk Terriers were called Jones Terriers in the U.S. In the 1930s, the breed was accepted by both England and America. Both the Norfolk and Norwich were born in the same litters at the time, and both prick eared and drop eared varieties emerged from the same whelp. The Norwich and Norfolk Terriers were considered the same breed until 1964 when two different classification were created based on their ears. This separation occurred in England in 1964, but it took until 1979 for the U.S. to separate the breeds.
The Norfolk has drop ears, and the Norwich has prick ears. Some remember the difference by saying the Norwich terrier's ears are pointy like a "wich's" hat while the Norfolk's ears are in a fold. Others remember the difference by saying the Norfolk's ears are flat like the county of Norfolk, while the Norwich ears are erect like the Norwich Spire's Cathedral.
Sources:
CKC (Breed Standards)
Puppy Dog Web
Pictures:
Photobucket