Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cairn Terrier	Norfolk Terrier	Norwich Terrier
Origins	Scotland	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	69	128	105
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Other Names	Cairn, Toto Dog	Drop-Eared Norwich Terrier	Trumpington Terrier, Cantab Terrier, Jones Terrier, Prick-Eared Norwich Terrier
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1979 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers	No set	No set
Price	$700-$1000	$2000-$2500	$1400-$2000

General Appearance - Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)	10-12 pounds (4½-5½ kg)	10-12 pounds (4.5-5.5 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)	11 pounds (5 kg)	11 pounds (4.5-5.5 kg)
Height	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Hair & Care - Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier

Coat	Waterproof	Wiry Shaggy	Wiry Soft
Colors	Cream Red Wheaten Brindle Gray Silver Black	Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten Black	Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten Black
Grooming	Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Norfolk Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Norwich Terrier requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Cairn Terriers shed moderately.	Norfolk Terriers shed none to minimal.	Norwich Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier

Temperament	Active Courageous Intelligent Assertive Fearless	Companionable Happy Selfish Confidence Intelligent Fearless Lovable Spirited	Affectionate Sensitive Energetic Intelligent
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Cairn Terrier's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Norwich Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Cairn Terriers are easy to train.	Norfolk Terriers are quite easy to train.	Norwich Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed.	The Norfolk Terrier is a playful breed.	The Norwich Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Cairn Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Cairn Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Norfolk Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	Norwich Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Cairn Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	Norfolk Terriers need for social interaction is average.	Norwich Terriers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	High: The Cairn Terrier is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Norfolk Terrier is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Norwich Terrier is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Cairn Terriers are good watchdogs.	Norfolk Terriers are average watchdogs.	Norwich Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Cairn Terriers are average defenders.	Norfolk Terriers are average defenders.	Norwich Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Norfolk Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Norwich Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cairn Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Norfolk Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Norwich Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cairn Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Norfolk Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Norwich Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Cairn Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Norfolk Terriers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Norwich Terriers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Cairn Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Norfolk Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Cairn Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Norfolk Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwich Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Cairn Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Norfolk Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Cairn Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	Norfolk Terriers are cat-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Norfolk Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Norfolk Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Norwich Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cairn Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Norfolk Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Norwich Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cairn Terriers are generally with other pets.	Norfolk Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Norwich Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Cairn Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Norfolk Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Norwich Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Norfolk Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Norwich Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier

Health Issues	Cairn Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Norfolk Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Norwich Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Cataracts Craniomandibular Osteopathy Cryptorchidism Glaucoma Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Microvascular Dysplasia Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Cairn Terriers are high energy dogs.	Norfolk Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Norwich Terriers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Cairn Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Norfolk Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Norwich Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Cairn Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Norfolk Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Norwich Terriers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	High: The Norfolk Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Norwich Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cairn Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Norfolk Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Norwich Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Norfolk Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Norwich Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cairn Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Norfolk Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Norwich Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-10 puppies	2-5 puppies	1-3 puppies
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