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Wire-haired coat
- The Norfolk Terrier has a wire-haired coat which, according to the various national kennel clubs' breed standards, can be "all shades of red, wheaten, black and tan, or grizzle."
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Norfolks with the correct coat should normally NEVER be clipped, as this will soften the harsh wiry coat that is a feature of the breed, make it woolly, very light in colour and no longer weatherproof. A coat can be maintained for a considerable time by regular grooming and frequent ‘rolling’.
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The Norfolk Terrier has a wire-haired coat which, according to the various national kennel clubs' breed standards, can be "all shades of red, wheaten, black and tan, or grizzle." Norfolk Terriers are the smallest of the working terriers. They are active and compact, free moving, with good substance and bone.
Norfolk Terriers have a harsh wiry top coat that consists of longer hair around their necks shoulders and on their legs. They are medium maintenance on the grooming front with their coats needing to be brushed several times a week to prevent any knots from forming.
- Airedale Terrier. Often referred to as the "King of Terriers," Airedales are the largest terrier breed, and they always have a wiry coat. Airedales are known for being smart, independent, energetic, versatile, and full of character.
- Border Terrier. These spunky, affectionate, and intelligent small wirehaired terriers originate from Scotland. These dogs have lots of energy and bags of character.
- Brussels Griffon. The Brussels griffon comes in a wire and smooth-coated variety. The coarse-coated version stands out for its rather profuse beard. Although originally bred as ratters in their native Belgium, their unique appearance, loyalty, and confident personalities quickly caught the attention of the aristocracy.
- Dachshund. The enduringly popular dachshund comes in wire-haired, long-haired, and smooth-coated varieties. These low-slung dogs were originally developed in Germany to hunt badgers, often digging them out from their sets.
The Norfolk terrier boasts a distinctive wiry double coat that sets them apart. The outer coat is straight and harsh to the touch, a feature that was prized for its protective properties when they worked in the field.
- 12-15 years
Feb 10, 2000 · A Norfolk's heritage is from a mixture of terriers, so today often members of the same litter vary in coat types and textures. The ideal coat is hard, wiry, and straight, lying close to the body. It is longer and rougher on the neck and shoulders.
The Norfolk Terrier has a wire-haired coat which, according to the various national kennel club breed standards, can be "all shades of red, wheaten, black and tan, or grizzle." They are the smallest of the working Terriers. They are active and compact, free moving, with good substance and bone.
