Norwich vs Norfolk vs Border terriers
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Yes, I have experience with all 3.
First, Norfolks and Norwichs used to come from the same litters, one ears up and one ears down. They used to be the same but not really anymore since they were separated.
I find Norfolks to be sweeter. Sort of a terrier light. They are still terriers, but not super high prey drive like others but they are not toy dogs either. They get along with many different breeds.
Norwichs I find are more feistier with a bit more attitude. But again not one of the super high prey drive terriers.
Both of those terriers will still get the mouse, but not on a scale that other terriers do. They are also not built to be a running partner with super short legs.
Border Terriers are awesome. They are bred to get along well with many other breeds, can be trained to do a variety of different events with a bit less of a single minded demanding personality as the Parsons I live with. They are still drivey, and super fun and massively versatile and very willing.
With all this said, I have seen some that are outside the norm. But my handler friend breeds and shows Norfolks, Norwichs and Borders so I have been around them all and traveled with all 3. They all can be put out in exercise pens with other show dogs and get along very well with each other even if they just met.
Norfolks and Borders are both on my list of terriers I must own.
First, Norfolks and Norwichs used to come from the same litters, one ears up and one ears down. They used to be the same but not really anymore since they were separated.
I find Norfolks to be sweeter. Sort of a terrier light. They are still terriers, but not super high prey drive like others but they are not toy dogs either. They get along with many different breeds.
Norwichs I find are more feistier with a bit more attitude. But again not one of the super high prey drive terriers.
Both of those terriers will still get the mouse, but not on a scale that other terriers do. They are also not built to be a running partner with super short legs.
Border Terriers are awesome. They are bred to get along well with many other breeds, can be trained to do a variety of different events with a bit less of a single minded demanding personality as the Parsons I live with. They are still drivey, and super fun and massively versatile and very willing.
With all this said, I have seen some that are outside the norm. But my handler friend breeds and shows Norfolks, Norwichs and Borders so I have been around them all and traveled with all 3. They all can be put out in exercise pens with other show dogs and get along very well with each other even if they just met.
Norfolks and Borders are both on my list of terriers I must own.
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They are all 3 very good and fun breeds. But different uses.
There is a Norfolk that I find totally adorable. I am part of her family and if I do not specifically pay her attention when I see her, she gets her feelings hurt. I know that is anthropomorphising a dog but that is exactly how it is with her. She totally cracks me up. She loves every human, but some are in particular her family and I am one of them. I have to greet her in the set up before I can greet any others. After that she is happy. But I have found many Norfolks that I get along with.
My handler/breeder friend showed another client dog that I adored. That breeder had a ton of them and would have placed her but I didnt even ask because the breeder was an older lady who thinks you cannot have big dogs and little dogs at the same time and I knew she wouldnt place the Norfolk with me. But that one would yodel every time she saw me. I still kind of miss her.
The borders are awesome at nose work, and obedience, barn hunt, earth dog and a totally willing dog for sports and they can do a good bit of physical activity. They have a whole lot of a lets get along attitude.
They are all 3 very good and fun breeds. But different uses.
There is a Norfolk that I find totally adorable. I am part of her family and if I do not specifically pay her attention when I see her, she gets her feelings hurt. I know that is anthropomorphising a dog but that is exactly how it is with her. She totally cracks me up. She loves every human, but some are in particular her family and I am one of them. I have to greet her in the set up before I can greet any others. After that she is happy. But I have found many Norfolks that I get along with.
My handler/breeder friend showed another client dog that I adored. That breeder had a ton of them and would have placed her but I didnt even ask because the breeder was an older lady who thinks you cannot have big dogs and little dogs at the same time and I knew she wouldnt place the Norfolk with me. But that one would yodel every time she saw me. I still kind of miss her.
The borders are awesome at nose work, and obedience, barn hunt, earth dog and a totally willing dog for sports and they can do a good bit of physical activity. They have a whole lot of a lets get along attitude.
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No experience with Norwich, but I was going to say the same as Stillwater about the other two, and I've always heard Norwich terriers are slightly sharper than norfolks.
I recommend border terriers a lot to people who like terriers but are either not very experienced dog people or who aren't up for the tenacity of harder terriers, or need a dog without much DA.
I've only worked with one Norfolk terrier and he was an absolute doll. A really funny, sweet, silly, playful little dog. He was morbidly obese so I often wonder if he'd have been more hyper/feisty/drivey without that issue. I'd have to meet more, but if he was anything like the breed is generally I'd definitely want one.
I recommend border terriers a lot to people who like terriers but are either not very experienced dog people or who aren't up for the tenacity of harder terriers, or need a dog without much DA.
I've only worked with one Norfolk terrier and he was an absolute doll. A really funny, sweet, silly, playful little dog. He was morbidly obese so I often wonder if he'd have been more hyper/feisty/drivey without that issue. I'd have to meet more, but if he was anything like the breed is generally I'd definitely want one.
After having JRTs I don't find the Norfolk/Norwich terriers terribly 'terrier' Ex Hubby and I did the Canadian Norfolk/Norwich funday, show thingy.. They were all super super cute. (I totally kinda want one one day) However not one wanted to get the rat and do Earth dog. Even when I took the rat cage out to see if they would work the rat with no tunnel... no dice. A few wagged their tails at the rat, most were not all that interested.