Norfolk Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Norfolk Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed's country of origin is Great Britain.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI places it in Group 3 (Terriers), Section 2 for small-sized terriers, without working trial; its use is as a terrier.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers is 9–10 inches under AKC (FCI ideal 25 cm); weight is about 11–12 lb, built with good substance and bone for a dog of its size.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is hard, wiry and straight, about 1½–2 inches long and lying close, with a definite undercoat and a longer mane and ruff on the neck and shoulders.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are all shades of red, wheaten, black-and-tan or grizzle, with dark points allowed; white marks are not desired.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is alert, gregarious, fearless and loyal, never aggressive; FCI adds that it is a "demon" for its size, lovable and hardy.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications: aggressive or overly shy dogs, and any dog showing clear physical or behavioural abnormality.