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Developed in East Anglia, England, the Norfolk and Norwich Terriers used to be the same breed with two different ear types, both were referred to as the Norwich Terrier. The English were the first to separate them in 1964. In 1979 the AKC officially deemed them as separate breeds. The Norwich having small perked ears and the Norfolk with dropped ears. Another slight difference is, the Norfolks are angular in shape and the Norwich Terriers are more round. The dogs were used as barnyard ratters and to bolt foxes that had gone to ground during a fox hunt. Their small size allowed them to get in and out of fox dens easily. After the foxes were flushed from their dens hunters on horseback would resume the chase with their hounds.
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What was the Sealyham Terrier first bred for?
The Sealyham Terrier originated from England.
Which country did the Norfolk Terrier come from?
The Norfolk Terrier originated from England.
What was the Staffordshire Bull Terrier first bred for?
They were originally bred for dog fighting.
What was the Silky Terrier first bred for?
as rat catcher
What was the Australian Terrier first bred for?
pest exterminator
What was the Scottish Terrier first bred for?
They were first bred as hunting dogs. For hunting rabbits and foxes etc.
What was the West Highland White Terrier first bred for?
It was first bred as a hunting dog and a pest exterminator.
What do you call a Norfolk terrier and Australian shepherd mixed?
a norfolk Shepard or Australian terrier
Do staffordshire bull terriors kill rats?
Yes, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was originally bred to kill rats for pest control and organised ''ratting'' competitions. However, I have a Staffy and two pet rats and my Staffy is scared of them! There are many breeds that were bred for vermin control, including the Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Border Terrier, Patterdale Terrier and many more. In fact, pretty much all Terriers were originally bred to kill rats.
What was the Dandie Dinmont Terrier first bred for?
as hunting dog
What was the Miniature Bull Terrier first bred for?
for catching rats
What was the Norwich Terrier first bred for?
for hunting small animals
