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

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Name	Toy Poodle	Norfolk Terrier	Norwich Terrier
Origins	Germany France	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	449	128	105
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names	Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Teacup Poodle, French Poodle, Pudle, Teddy Poodle	Drop-Eared Norwich Terrier	Trumpington Terrier, Cantab Terrier, Jones Terrier, Prick-Eared Norwich Terrier
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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	Not recognized by FCI.	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	Dog Registry of America Inc.	No set	No set
Price	1000-1500	$2000-$2500	$1400-$2000

General Appearance - Toy Poodle vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	10-12 pounds (4½-5½ kg)	10-12 pounds (4.5-5.5 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg)	11 pounds (5 kg)	11 pounds (4.5-5.5 kg)
Height	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)
Avg. Height	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Hair & Care - Toy Poodle vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier

Coat	Dense Curly Thick	Wiry Shaggy	Wiry Soft
Colors	Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige	Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten Black	Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Norfolk Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Norwich Terrier requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Toy Poodles shed none to minimal.	Norfolk Terriers shed none to minimal.	Norwich Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Toy Poodle vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier

Temperament	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Companionable Happy Selfish Confidence Intelligent Fearless Lovable Spirited	Affectionate Sensitive Energetic Intelligent
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Norwich Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Toy Poodles are very easy to train.	Norfolk Terriers are quite easy to train.	Norwich Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.	The Norfolk Terrier is a playful breed.	The Norwich Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Toy Poodles 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	Toy Poodles are a social breed.	Norfolk Terriers need for social interaction is average.	Norwich Terriers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average to high: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Norfolk Terrier is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Norwich Terrier is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Toy Poodles are good watchdogs.	Norfolk Terriers are average watchdogs.	Norwich Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Toy Poodles are average defenders.	Norfolk Terriers are average defenders.	Norwich Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Toy Poodle 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	Toy Poodles have lower than 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	Toy Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds.	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	Toy Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	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	Toy Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Toy Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	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	Toy Poodles do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	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 - Toy Poodle vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Toy Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Toy Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Toy Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terriers are cat-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Toy Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed 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	Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Norfolk Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Norwich Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Toy Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Norfolk Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Norwich Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Toy Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Toy Poodle 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 - Toy Poodle vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier

Health Issues	The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	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	Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Canine Diabetes Mellitus Ear Infections Epilepsy Heart Murmurs Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Slipped Stifle	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Toy Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Norfolk Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Norwich Terriers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Toy Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Norfolk Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Norwich Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Toy Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	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	1/4 to 1 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.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	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 warm weather conditions	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	Low The Toy Poodle has a low 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 Toy Poodle 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 - Toy Poodle 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	2-4 puppies	2-5 puppies	1-3 puppies
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