Norfolk Terrier: breed features and rules of care

Many people have pets in their homes. Some of them prefer dogs. Today we’ll talk about such Norfolk Terrier pets.

The breed Norfolk Terrier was bred at the end of the 19th century in England. For a long time, it was considered a Norfolk-Norwich breed because of its strong external similarity. Only in 1964 they were recognized as different species.

From the Norwich Terrier, Norfolk dogs differ only in ears. In the first breed they are erect, and in the second breed they hang. Subsequently, these animals became a symbol of the University of Cambridge, as they are quite popular among students.

Norfolk Terrier - a small dog in size, the height of individuals is about 25 centimeters. Despite the fact that her legs and body are small, they are quite powerful and highly developed. The head of the animal is wide and round.

The muzzle is trapezoidal. The eyes are small, they have an ovoid shape. Their color is dark.

The ears of this breed hang down. By the end, they round off a bit. The tail of the dog is short and straight. The hair growing on the head and ears is slightly shorter than on the rest of the body. Mustache and eyebrows grow of medium length.

The neck is muscular and well developed, its length is average. The jaws are strong and the teeth are quite large. The legs of the dog are round in shape with dense pads.

Most often, the wool has a beautiful wheaten tint. Norfolk puppies can grow in a variety of red and gray shades. Less common are individuals of black and tan color.

Wool grows stiff and straight. In the cervical region and on the shoulders it is much rougher and longer than on other parts of the body.It fouls slowly. In this case, the undercoat practically does not fade.

Norfolk Terrier is a great security guard. He is quite active and cheerful. Adults are obedient. They grow sensitive in handling their master and other animals.

Norfolk Terrier has a calm and balanced character. He does not suffer from sudden mood swings. Representatives of this breed are curious, and they are trying to participate in almost everything.

Despite the fact that such a dog grows energetic, she can easily adapt to her master's lifestyle. If the pet is brought up correctly, he will not suffer from aggressive changes and excessive spoiling.

A dog is considered a contact. She easily gets along with young children, and can even protect them in case of danger. The animal behaves with great confidence and importance.

Usually, Norfolk Terrier selects a favorite among households. And also the dog likes to watch the owners and everything that happens around her. At the same time, at the first call, the pet will come to family members.

Dogs of this breed can live for 16 years. But remember that they cannot exist outside the home. Living on the street in a booth, on a chain can dramatically change the character of an individual for the worse and significantly reduce the years of life.

Such a pet can be kept both in a private house and in an apartment. After all, the animal will occupy very little space in the home. If you keep a terrier in a small apartment, then you definitely need to take him for a walk every day and walk with him longer.

It is better to walk the dog in the morning or in the evening. And during the walk, you need to pay attention not only to simple active games with your pet, but also to full physical activity.

Walking with Norfolk Terriers should not last less than 30 minutes. The best option is one hour.

Categorically it is impossible to put representatives of this breed on a chain. Indeed, for such curious dogs it is important to participate in the life of their owner. In addition, they like frequent active games.

The place intended for the pet must be absolutely clean and warm. It should be periodically cleaned and washed thoroughly. The lounger should not be placed in drafts.

Norfolk Terrier can be fed with either special prepared foods from the store or natural food. If you choose the first option, then consider that only super-premium food is suitable for this breed.

Currently, there is a considerable variety of prepared foods suitable for this particular breed of dog.

• Royal Canin. This manufacturer produces special food intended for medium-sized dogs. It is called Royal Canin Medium Adult and is a full-nutritional formula that can completely restore energy to even overly active individuals.

• Hills. This food allows you to maintain the muscle mass of the dog. And also it contributes to the normal functioning of the digestive system of the animal. The basis of this food is lamb meat and rice grains.

• Acana In the assortment you can find food designed for active dogs of any size. This diet is perfect for Norfolk Terrier. The menu includes chicken fillet, chicken eggs, flounder. It may also contain various fruits, vegetables, entrails, and cartilage. At the same time, there are completely no ingredients that can cause an allergic reaction in your pet (potatoes, cereal products, rice).

• Almo Nature. This brand produces both dry varieties of food and canned food in cans for dogs. Diet includes a large percentage of fish fillet (white fish, salmon) or meat fillet (most often use chicken or lamb).

• Brit Care. This brand produces feed for active breeds of all ages and any mass. He also produces diets designed specifically for medium-sized dogs. Both varieties will be suitable for the Norfolk Terrier. They may contain chicken or lamb, rice ingredients. And also in the composition you can find medicinal herbs that contribute to the improvement of metabolic processes and have anti-inflammatory effects.

• Bosch The range of products of this brand has a ration created for medium-sized breeds. This food is called Junior Medium. It has a high content of natural protein, mineral and vitamin supplements and essential fatty acids. Nutrition, produced under this brand, helps to strengthen teeth.

• Belcando. This company produces both dry food and canned food in banks. Diet contains at least 80% of natural animal protein. The basis of the menu most often includes poultry or lamb meat. In the composition you can find a large amount of starch and grape seed flour. Such flour contributes to the additional protection of the dog’s cells.

Often, Norfolk individuals use natural nutrition. When compiling a diet, keep in mind that for representatives of this breed only a completely balanced menu will be suitable.

In food, fats, carbohydrates, proteins should be contained in equal proportions. As well as cooked food, it must necessarily include mineral and vitamin components.

The dog must be periodically given meat. It is best to use beef fillet or boiled poultry. Cereals should also be included in the menu. It is worth taking buckwheat, oatmeal or rice grains.

For normal growth and development of such a dog, fruits and vegetables are also excellent. Sour-milk products (fermented baked milk, kefir, cottage cheese) are also excellent for Norfolk terriers.

It is recommended to completely exclude pork from the menu. For adults of this breed, two full meals a day will be enough. Small puppies should be given food 5 times a day.

Norfolk Terriers should not be bathed too often. The animal should only be washed as the coat becomes dirty. At the same time, regular combing for such a pet is necessary. Moreover, this procedure should be carried out at least three times a week.

At least three times a year, the dog must be taken for a haircut to a specialist. Cleaning your ears and cutting your nails is worth it regularly.

Norfolk terriers are in good health, but at the same time, their body will be able to respond poorly to vaccinations. And also dogs of this breed sometimes suffer from dislocations of the popliteal joints.

Periodically, the pet needs to rinse well. For this, a composition is prepared in advance, including chamomile (1 tablespoon per 1 glass of water). You can carry out the procedure with a cotton pad.

Norfolk Terriers must be brought up from childhood. As a puppy, the dog must understand who its owner is and what he needs to obey. In the process of training, the dog should never be beaten. Otherwise, it may adversely affect the character of the pet. Most often, training begins already with 2-month-old pets.

The dog should not experience host aggression. In the process of raising a pet, it is better to encourage small treats. This will help the animal quickly learn the basic commands of a person.

In rare cases, Norfolk Terriers can observe serious deviations in behavior due to improper upbringing. So, some individuals may be aggressive. Moreover, it can be aimed at family members, at children or other animals while walking along the street. But you can fix this at almost any age, doing training.

Some dogs grow too cowardly. They are afraid of sharp and loud sounds, too busy streets. And also pets can be frightened of people, other animals. As a rule, terriers may have such problems because of a difficult fate (if the animal was taken from the shelters), due to improper nutrition. In rare cases, such disorders can occur due to genetic abnormalities.

Improper parenting can cause your pet to bark and howl frequently for no reason. In this case, special zoopsychology may come to the rescue.

There are individuals who, while walking along the streets, begin to pick up garbage from the ground. The dog should immediately begin to retrain. After all, such a habit can adversely affect the health of your pet, cause a sharp allergic reaction.

Certain members of the breed suffer destructive behavior. In the absence of the owners, they begin to spoil things in the home. Most often, such naughty pets chew on clothes, shoes of family members, furniture or wires. In this case, you can also use special zoopsychology.

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