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
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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.
Recommended for experienced owners — high owner difficulty rating of 8/10.
Urban-friendly: adapts well to flat or townhouse living provided daily exercise is consistent.
Naturally friendly and protective, it integrates well into family life when socialised early.
Working heritage means it needs a job or structured activity — under-stimulation leads to problem behaviours.
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FCI Group
Group 3 — Terriers
Section
Kleine terriërs
Status
recognized
