Norfolk Terrier
Small dog breeds
Origin: | Uk |
Size Type: | Small dog breeds |
Height: | 10-10 inches (25-26 cm) |
Weight: | 5-6 kg |
Form of ear: | Lop-eared |
Form of a tail: | In practice dock |
Life span: | 13-14 years |
Japanese Site: | Norfolk Terrier |
Overview
Norfolk Terrier, have been developed between the inhabitants of the cities of the United Kingdom Cambridge, market, Haboro, such as Norwich around the beginning of the 20th century as a hunting dog. Was certified to it's 1932, Norwich and Norfolk had been considered to be the same breed until 1964. However, the same year, the Norfolk lop-eared, has established the Norwich prominent ears, English Kennel Club came to be distinguished breed of two. Same distinction has been made in 1979 in the United States.
Characteristics
It has a body that stocky compact, short limbs also. Unlike the ear Norwich, you are hanging close to the cheek earlier rounded small. Tail dock. Double coat curled rough. There are eyebrows and whiskers, there is a coat like mane and chest around the neck may also be desirable. Border of black to the eye of a dark color.
Temperament
Spirit of independence is strong, but I like being with people, it is also tolerant to their pet and other children.
Color
Red, Wheaton, Black & Tan, etc. Gurizuru, there is no limitation on the light and shade. Spots of white is not desirable.
How to Care & How to Train
Because they can be applied to the skin of allergic disease, you want to care by brushing the beans.
Exercise
The walk long time with a lead.
Disease to be careful
Glaucoma, cataract, lens dislocation, optic nerve deficiency, arthritis, patella dislocation
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Hypertrophic myocardiopathy
Inspection want to
Heart function tests, knee joint inspection