The Norwich Terrier is an active breed that can live in an apartment as long as she can look forward to frequent walks. A properly fenced in yard would be ideal for exercise but she is a digger and will take off once loose, for adventures. They generally do well with other pets and love considerate children and their toys. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.

Approximate Adult Size

The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the Norwich Terrier is about 10 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 10 to 12 pounds.

Special Health Considerations

Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Norwich Terrier is no exception. Although considered a hardy and long lived breed, be on the look out for genetic eye disease, back problems and dry skin if kept indoors.

She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.

Grooming

The Norwich Terrier has a wiry, straight, hard, medium length, close to the body coat with an undercoat that sheds lightly. She should be brushed regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat, avoid mats and help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with her.

Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.

Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet.

Life Span

The Norwich Terrier can live between 12 and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.

History

The Norwich Terrier comes from England where it was a ratter and farm dog. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1936.

Some Registries

• Norwich and Norfolk Terrier Club
  
• UKC United Kennel Club
  
• NKC National Kennel Club
  
• CKC Continental Kennel Club
  
• APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
  
• AKC American Kennel Club
  
• FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
  
• NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
  
• KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain
  
• ANKC Australian National Kennel Club
  
• ACR American Canine Registry
  

Around 3 Norwich Terrier puppies

Category

Terrier

Terms To Describe

Spirited, stocky, fearless, affectionate, personable, loyal

SPECIAL GOOD POINTS

• Good watch dog.
  
• This breed sheds lightly.
  
• Love to play ball.
  

• Poor guard dog.
  
• Can be difficult to housetrain.
  
• Is a digger.
  
• Will bark plenty if left outside too much.
  

CantabTerrier, Jones Terrier, Trumpington Terrier

Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.

About the Author

Mitch Endick is a short article writer, editor and website developer for the popular pet site http://www.petpages.com, a pet information site with free pet ads, dog classifieds, and puppy for sale info. Petpages.com also offers information on cats, fish, reptiles, birds, ferrets, rabbits, mice and even pet bugs.

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Its easy for men to get confused after wearing business suits everyday for years, to confidently know how to look professional and not lose credibility when dressing down in updated business casual looks. When a man dresses too casually in the corporate world, it can oftentimes hinder his opportunities for advancement.

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Classic Cardis

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Try a Combo: Navy & Tan

Wear a navy blue sport coat, a striped blue and tan dress shirt worn open, a solid navy blue wool vest (optional), and a pair of tan dress pants. This is a very classic but authoritative look. These colors blend together beautifully to look modern and dapper.

Vested Interest: Argyle Is Back

Pair a solid sport shirt which coordinates with an accent color in a new argyle vest to add some color to your upper half. Top this ensemble off with a neutral-colored dress trouser or wrinkle-free khaki. This look is urban and very chic for fall.

Feel The Difference: Texture is In

This season it is all about prints and textures. Buy a new sport coat in one of falls newest textures like herringbone, tweed, or hammerhead. Under the jacket wear a dark merino wool fine-gauge polo sweater and add a dark dress pant and dress shoes to finish off the ensemble.

If you wear suits and sport coats and ties everyday, you will enjoy dressing more business casual if your work environment allows you to do so. These are great dress down looks that allow you to express your more business casual side. Adapt these five looks for fall and look modernly chic as you arrive at the office in style.

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If you love tropical fish, then finding quality livestock for your aquarium is important. Most pet stores buy their fish from wholesalers, who get their fish and other animals from fish farms around the world. The world of a wholesale fish dealer is fascinating, and in very large scale.

Years ago, I knew one such wholesale dealer. Tropical Fish Distributors, Inc. is located on Lloyd Road in Willowick, Ohio (a suburb of Cleveland.) It was founded by Joseph Lora, and carries a wide variety of both fresh and marine fish, as well as reptiles, amphibians and corals. It is more fascinating than a zoo, and all the creatures are well cared for. They are fed, medicated if sick and looked over constantly, for signs of stress or illness by the owner, his resident marine biologist and staff. Walking down aisle after aisle of huge aquariums, it is fun to see the different breeds and sizes of their fish.

Many years ago, Joseph Lora, Sr. started his fish business in the basement of his house. There were aquariums everywhere, and after awhile, demand grew for his fish. He then moved into a bigger location, and it just kept growing. Due to Joe's brilliant salesmanship, dedication to his customers and quality service, that little basement business rapidly grew into a large, multiple warehouse building where it is today.

What exactly does a wholesaler do? Retail stores buy livestock from the wholesaler, who then delivers the merchandise to them. Most stores have a regular delivery schedule, or will call for an extra delivery if something special is needed. Fish and other livestock are packaged safely in thick, styrofoam containers for the trip to the store. Once they are recieved by the store owner, the bags of fish are floated in the tanks that they will be released into, to get them acclimated to the water temperature. Then, they are released into the tank, and are there for you to purchase. Avid aquarium enthousiasts welcome "fish day" because they can go see what the latest arrivals look like.

When the large pet superstores came into existence, their presence somewhat hurt private wholesalers' and pet stores' businesses, but the hardiest establishments, like TFD, survived. Loyal customers of private pet shops keep the more personal fish businesses thriving. Fishkeeping is a labor of love, because there is emphasis on making sure the fish are healthy and well fed, as well as keeping the customers happy and well supplied. The people I met at Tropical Fish Distributors are extremely passionate about what they do, and take pride in providing quality fish, turtles, lizards and snakes to aquarium and pet stores all over the United States. The creatures are shipped out on a frequent basis, to get them in good homes as quickly as possible.

The world of the tropical fish distributor is a fascinating one, if you love marine biology. When you see different tropical fish in pet stores, realize that many of them came from very far away, with the help of a chain of people (truckers, stockers, clerks, biologists and others) who made sure the fish arrive to you in healthy condition. For example, Bettas (Fighting Fish) come from Asia and have to be transported in individual bags, to keep them from fighting with one another. They cannot be put together once at the warehouse, so they are kept each in their own individual cup, that must be cleaned frequently. There is a lot more work to raising and selling fish than meets the eye. Enjoy your goldfish, cichlids, angelfish and marine corals as you realize that it took a lot of miles traveled, and manpower to bring them to your home aquarium by people who truly do care.

Carolyn McFann is a scientific and nature illustrator, who owns Two Purring Cats Design Studio, which can be seen at: http://www.cafepress.com/twopurringcats. Educated at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, Carolyn is a seasoned, well-traveled artist, writer and photographer. Besides handling numerous assignments in the US, she has lived and worked in Cancun, Mexico. Clients include nature parks, museums, scientists, corporations and private owners. She has been the subject of tv interviews, articles for newspapers and other popular media venues.

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