Norfolk Terrier

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Cottage cheese, fruits and vegetables, and fried eggs can also appeal to your Norfolk terrier, but these foods may account for no more than 10% of his or her daily diet. Puppies of Norfolk terriers should be served high-quality, name-brand dog food. And it necessitates eating 1/2 to 1 cup of high-quality dried food twice a day.

Whether professionally made or cooked at home with the veterinarian's guidance and approval, a portion of high-quality dog food should be fine for the Norfolk Terrier. Any diet should be tailored to the age of the puppy.

Norfolk Terriers are a breed that sheds very little. They have a fluffy undercoat and a short-medium outer coat made up of harsh, wiry hairs. Since they have two coats, they shed more in the spring and fall, but daily grooming will keep your house clean of fur. Since they don't shed much and don't leave much dander lying around, Norfolk Terriers aren't considered a hypoallergenic breed.

However, using the word ''hypoallergenic'' to describe a dog breed is debatable. Simply put, no dog will ever be fully hypoallergenic.

A Norfolk Terrier's double coat should consist of a stiff outer coat and a fluffy undercoat that protects the body from heat and cold. Hand-stripping allows fresh hair to grow in by removing old outer hairs and extra undercoats. Wire coats that have been adequately cared for with hand-stripping have a lovely shine and rich paint. Hand-stripping or selecting a groomer who can hand-strip is a vital factor to remember when considering this breed.

Norfolk Terriers have a lot of stamina, but since they are little dogs, they don't need a lot of training. On the other hand, lead cycling can be limited to about half an hour a day, as this exercise offers both mental and physical relaxation. While having access to a garden is not needed, it will help these small dogs spend a lot of their excess energy.

Norfolk Terriers are generally healthy dogs, and conscientious breeders screen their puppies for breathing, eye, and patellar luxation problems. The teeth of a Norfolk should be cleaned regularly with a toothpaste designed for dogs. Daily pet appointments for checkups and disease prevention ensure that your dog has a long and healthy life.

The Norfolk is a happy family pet and gets along well with youngsters. Because of his small stature, he's more matched to families of children aged 10 and up since they're less likely to trip on or injure him. Norfolk Terrier puppies and dogs are caring and affectionate family dogs, but they also have a hunting instinct and enjoy chasing mice, foxes, and other vermin. They have a scrappy, tenacious nature, but they can live happily with children in a family.

Norfolk Terriers are keen to please and, if trained well, are reasonably easy to train. When the dog obeys your orders, give him praise and a reward.

Norfolk Terriers are intelligent and communicative dogs, without a doubt. They are, though, usually too preoccupied with the sounds and smells of their surroundings to focus on training sessions for extended periods. As a result, training can be a bit of a struggle. Words of affirmation or the odd treat perform wonders as positive reinforcement.

If you chastise a Norfolk Terrier too severely during training, he will become irritable and withdrawn and will not want to continue with the lesson.

Since Norfolk is less likely than other terriers to get into fights with other dogs, he will live happily in a family with other dogs. He is not, however, ideally adapted to a family of small animals. He'll chase hamsters, gerbils, birds, and any other species he perceives as prey because he can't control his innate impulse.