Norfolk Terrier
One of the smallest working terriers: sturdy, cheerful and sociable, with a wiry coat and folded ears.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Klein
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 24–26 cm · Tewe 23–25 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 5–6 kg · Tewe 4.5–5.5 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 12–15 jaar
- Oefening
- 45–60 min per dag
- Versorging
- Gereeld na 'n hondeversorger
- Haarkleed
- Draadhaar, Dubbele haarkleed, medium
- Kleure
- Rooi, Koringkleur, Swart en tan, Grys
- Geteel vir
- Terriërwerk, Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- Verenigde Koninkryk
- FCI
- Groep 3, nr. 272 · Terriërs
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met katte | 2/5 – Laag |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Energie | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Speelsheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 3/5 – Matig |
| Maklik om op te lei | 3/5 – Matig |
| Jagdrif | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 2/5 – Laag |
| Blaf | 3/5 – Matig |
| Verharing | 2/5 – Laag |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 3/5 – Matig |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer koue | 3/5 – Matig |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- want a small but sturdy, outgoing dog
- enjoy daily walks in town or countryside
- are home a lot or can take the dog along
Dink twee keer as jy …
- have a garden you want undug
- keep pet rodents or rabbits
- want a dog that can be left alone for long days
Versorging
Temperament
Norfolks are confident, affectionate and generally less scrappy with other dogs than many terriers. They are curious and busy, and they like company more than solitude.
Oefening
About an hour a day of walks and play suits most adults. They enjoy scent games, earthdog trials and agility at a relaxed level.
Versorging
The harsh, weatherproof coat needs weekly brushing and hand-stripping a couple of times a year to keep its texture. Clipping softens the coat and changes its colour.
Opleiding
Norfolks are clever and eager for rewards but have an independent streak. Short, positive sessions and a solid recall practised in safe areas work best.
Gesondheid
Norfolks are fairly robust, but mitral valve disease, patellar luxation and some hip problems occur, and whelping can be difficult. Ask the breeder for heart and joint results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Hart
- Knieskywe (patella)
- Heupe (HD)
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Norfolk Terrier comes from East Anglia in England, where small, game ratting terriers were kept on farms and in stables in the late 19th century. For decades it shared a name with the Norwich Terrier, and the two were only separated by ear carriage: the Norfolk has dropped ears, the Norwich pricked ones.
Living with a Norfolk means having a small dog with a big, friendly personality. It is usually good with people and other dogs, adapts to town or country life and likes to be included in everything. It is still a real terrier, though: it digs, chases and should not be trusted off lead near small animals.
Het jy geweet?
Norfolk and Norwich Terriers were shown as one breed in Britain until 1964, when The Kennel Club split them by ear type.