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Name	Norfolk Terrier	Norwich Terrier	Japanese Spitz
Origins	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	Japan
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Drop-Eared Norwich Terrier	Cantab Terrier Jones Terrier Prick-Eared Norwich Terrier Trumpington Terrier	Nihon Supittsu
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Norwich Terrier? Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz weight comparison:	10-12 pounds (4½-5½ kg)	10-12 pounds (4.5-5.5 kg)	11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	11 pounds (5 kg)	11 pounds (4.5-5.5 kg)	15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz? Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz height comparison:	10 inches (25 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz? Which is more expensive?	$2000-$2500	$1400-$2000	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz?	Frequent: The Norfolk Terrier is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Norwich Terrier is easier than average to get.	Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.

Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Norwich Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz trainability comparison.	Norfolk Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Norwich Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz?	Norfolk Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Norwich Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Norfolk Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Norwich Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz? Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Intelligent Selfish Fearless Companionable Spirited Confidence Lovable	Energetic Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate	Playful Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Proud Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz?	Average to High: Norfolk Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Norwich Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Japanese Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz social needs comparison:	Norfolk Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Norwich Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Norfolk Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Norwich Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Norwich Terrier dogs 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. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz playfulness comparison:	The Norfolk Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Norwich Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz?	Average to High: The Norfolk Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Norwich Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz?	Apartment-friendly dog the Norfolk Terrier breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Norwich Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Norfolk Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwich Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Spitz dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz?	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.	Japanese Spitz dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Norfolk Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Norwich Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Spitz bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Norfolk Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Norwich Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz mouthiness comparison:	Norfolk Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Norwich Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz?	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 frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Japanese Spitz is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Norfolk Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Norwich Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Japanese Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier and Japanese Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Norfolk Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Norwich Terrier: 13 years	10-16 years The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz?	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. See more.	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. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Japanese Spitz can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz? Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz energy level comparison:	Norfolk Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Norwich Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Norfolk Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Norwich Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz?	Norfolk Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Norwich Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Japanese Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz?	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.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Norfolk Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Norwich Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz coat comparison:	Wiry Shaggy	Wiry Soft	Thick
Colors What are the original Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier and Japanese Spitz color?	Black Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten	Black Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz? Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz grooming comparison:	Average: The Norfolk Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Norwich Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz? Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Norfolk Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Norwich Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz?	Medium ⏺ The Norfolk Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Norwich Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Norfolk Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Norwich Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Norfolk Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Norwich Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?	Norfolk Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz?	Norfolk Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz?	Norfolk Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz?	Norfolk Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terrier dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz?	Yes Norfolk Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Norwich Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Japanese Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Norfolk Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Norwich Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Japanese Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Norfolk Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Norwich Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Norfolk Terrier or Norwich Terrier or Japanese Spitz? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz?	Not really Norfolk Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Norwich Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Japanese Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Norfolk Terrier and Norwich Terrier and Japanese Spitz have?	2-5 puppies	1-3 puppies	1-6 puppies
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Norfolk Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Japanese Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1979 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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