Norfolk Terrier

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He originated in England
• He was used to hunt vermin on farms and flush game from the den on hunts

Personality and Behavior

• He's fearless, determined, strong-willed, and active
• He can bark quite a lot
• He has a high prey drive for small critters
• He likes to dig holes in the yard

Training

• He's not easy to train. You will need patience as he is slower than most to learn obedience commands.

Shedding

• He sheds virtually no hair. You'll be hard-pressed to find a hair in your home! (Good for clean-freaks.)

Grooming / Maintenance

• Option 1: Clip his coat short every few months and then it only needs to be brushed occasionally.
• Option 2: Strip his medium-length coat (pluck out the dead hairs) every 6 months and brush it occasionally.

Other varieties

• NA

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