Affectionate, Alert, Curious
Standing no more than 10 inches at the shoulder and weighing about 12 pounds, Norwich are among the smallest working terriers. Beneath the hard, wiry coat is a stocky, substantial dog. Norwiches are toy-sized but are not satin-pillow dogs—they were originally bred as tough and fe…
Energy
80%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
80%
Coat Type
Wire coat
Weekly Brushing
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Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Seasonal shedder — daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
FCI Group
Group 3 — Terriers
Section
Kleine terriërs
Status
recognized