Comparison: Border Terrier and Norfolk Terrier

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

Border Terrier
Photo: Samuel Cockman, CC BY 2.0, source
Norfolk Terrier
Photo: Nutak, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Border TerrierNorfolk Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategorySmallVery small (toy)
Height at withers25–28 cm–
Weight5–7 kg–
Life span12–15 years–
Recognition features
  • Otter-shaped head
  • Harsh wiry coat in red, wheaten or blue-and-tan
  • Moderately low, lean build about 30 cm
  • 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
CoatHard wiry coat with dense undercoat.Hard, wiry, straight and close-lying; all shades of red, wheaten, black-and-tan or grizzle.
PurposeA working terrier from the Anglo-Scottish borders for fox hunting, able to keep pace with horses.Small East Anglian terrier used on fox, badger and rats; today a cheerful companion.

Breed page: Border 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.