Comparison: Australian Terrier and Norfolk Terrier

Australian Terrier and Norfolk Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Australian Terrier	Norfolk Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	Australia	United Kingdom
Category	Very small (toy)	Very small (toy)
Weight	6.5 kg	–
Recognition features	Sturdy, low-set dog with a long strong head and ruff of harsh hair Small, erect, pointed ears Colours: blue/steel-blue with tan, or clear sandy/red	One of the smallest terriers, low and sturdy Drop V-shaped ears folded forward close to the cheek Hard, wiry coat in red, wheaten, black-and-tan or grizzle
Coat	Harsh straight topcoat about 6 cm long with a soft undercoat and a ruff; blue, steel blue or dark grey-blue with tan, or clear sandy/red.	Hard, wiry, straight and close-lying; all shades of red, wheaten, black-and-tan or grizzle.
Purpose	One of the smallest working terriers, a helper and companion in rough Australian conditions and a keen watchdog.	Small East Anglian terrier used on fox, badger and rats; today a cheerful companion.

Breed page: Australian Terrier · Breed page: Norfolk Terrier

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.