Post by charmingnancy on Aug 3, 2009 15:36:59 GMT -5
Norwich Terrier
Group: 4- Terriers
Origin: England
Purpose: Ratter and vermin hunter
Description:
The Norwich Terrier is one of the smallest of the terriers. Of a lovable disposition, not quarrelsome, tremendously active and with a hardy constitution. A small, low, keen dog, compact and strong with 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 with a thick undercoat. Longer and rougher on the neck, forming a ruff to frame the face. Hair on head and ears short and smooth, except for slight whiskers and eyebrows. Colour all shades of red, wheaten, black and tan, or grizzle. White marks or patches are undesirable.
Head: Skull wide, good width between the ears, and slightly rounded. Muzzle: wedge-shaped and strong, length about one-third less than a measurement from the occiput to the bottom of the stop, which should be well defined. Mouth: tight-lipped, jaws clean and strong. Teeth strong, rather large. Scissors bite. Eyes small and oval shaped, dark, full of expression, bright and keen. Ears erect, set well apart on top of skull. Of medium size with pointed tips. Held perfectly erect when aroused. Can be laid back when not at attention.
Neck: Strong, of good length, commensurate with correct overall balance, flowing into shoulders.
Forequarters: Shoulders well laid back. Legs short, powerful and straight; elbows close to body. Pasterns firm and upright.
Body: Level topline. Short back, compact body with good depth. Rib cage should be long and well sprung with short loin.
Hindquarters: Broad, strong and muscular, with well-turned stifle. Low-set hock with great powers of propulsion. Feet round, well padded and cat-like. To point straight forward, standing and moving.
Tail: Medium docked. Set on high to complete a perfectly level topline. Carried erect.
Gait: Forelegs should be moving straight forward when travelling. Hind legs should follow in the track of the forelegs when moving, showing the pads and with hocks parallel.
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. This ideal height should not be attained by excessive length of leg.
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- Terriers
Origin: England
Purpose: Ratter and vermin hunter
Description:
The Norwich Terrier is one of the smallest of the terriers. Of a lovable disposition, not quarrelsome, tremendously active and with a hardy constitution. A small, low, keen dog, compact and strong with 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 with a thick undercoat. Longer and rougher on the neck, forming a ruff to frame the face. Hair on head and ears short and smooth, except for slight whiskers and eyebrows. Colour all shades of red, wheaten, black and tan, or grizzle. White marks or patches are undesirable.
Head: Skull wide, good width between the ears, and slightly rounded. Muzzle: wedge-shaped and strong, length about one-third less than a measurement from the occiput to the bottom of the stop, which should be well defined. Mouth: tight-lipped, jaws clean and strong. Teeth strong, rather large. Scissors bite. Eyes small and oval shaped, dark, full of expression, bright and keen. Ears erect, set well apart on top of skull. Of medium size with pointed tips. Held perfectly erect when aroused. Can be laid back when not at attention.
Neck: Strong, of good length, commensurate with correct overall balance, flowing into shoulders.
Forequarters: Shoulders well laid back. Legs short, powerful and straight; elbows close to body. Pasterns firm and upright.
Body: Level topline. Short back, compact body with good depth. Rib cage should be long and well sprung with short loin.
Hindquarters: Broad, strong and muscular, with well-turned stifle. Low-set hock with great powers of propulsion. Feet round, well padded and cat-like. To point straight forward, standing and moving.
Tail: Medium docked. Set on high to complete a perfectly level topline. Carried erect.
Gait: Forelegs should be moving straight forward when travelling. Hind legs should follow in the track of the forelegs when moving, showing the pads and with hocks parallel.
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. This ideal height should not be attained by excessive length of leg.
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