Norwich Terrier Puppies
Facts About Norwich Terrier Puppies
Norwich terrier puppies are fun loving and adorable creatures. They make excellent pets for families and provide years of companionship and love to their owners. When choosing a Norwich Terrier, you have picked a dog that is smart, easy to train and extremely loving. Choosing a puppy is an important process, and due to the extreme amount of work involved, should be undertaken after serious consideration. If having a puppy is the right move for you, and you enjoy energetic and sensitive little dogs, then a Norwich terrier puppy just might be perfect for you.
Norwich Terriers were originally bred in East Anglia, England by crossing small Irish terriers and other short legged terriers to produce a small, stocky terrier perfect for ratting. They were then introduced into America around 1914 and have been an extremely popular pet since then. An adult Norwich Terrier weighs about 12 pounds, has short legs, a stocky little body, round and upright ears and usually a small tail docked at halfway. They have a wiry coat designed to protect them while hunting rodents that can be black, tan, brown, reddish or any combination of these. Norwich Terriers do not shed much of their fur. They have little genetic problems and are generally healthy dogs that live about 12-15 years. They can live happily in a house or an apartment as long as their exercise requirements are met.
Norwich terrier puppies are available from breeders or rescue groups. If you have decided that a puppy is right for you, then it is best to acquire a puppy from one of these sources rather than a pet store or puppy mill. The quality and health of the puppy will be better from a breeder and it is better not to give money to puppy mills or irresponsible producers of puppies. When choosing a puppy, make sure to research the breeder to make sure that their breeding practices are sound and that their dogs live in appropriate homes. Check references (any good breeder should happily give you references) to make sure. If you wish to rescue a Norwich terrier puppy, there are many breed specific rescue organizations that can help you. When choosing a specific puppy, look for certain signs to ensure your puppy is healthy right off the bat. A healthy puppy should have clear eyes, no discharge from the eyes or nose, clean gums and should not have an overly protruding belly. Look for Norwich terrier puppies that are outgoing, playful and energetic.
Prepare for bringing your puppy home in advance. Have a crate, appropriate toys, bedding, food and a collar and leash ready before your puppy arrives. The first few days away from their mother and littermates can be tough for a pup, so be sure to spend a lot of time with him to help him feel at home. Schedule a vet appointment right away for your new puppy. It is best to make sure he is healthy and to make sure he is up to date on all the necessary vaccinations and de-worming procedures.
Norwich Terriers make excellent pets, but there are a few breed specific details to be aware of to help ensure you and your Norwich can live together in harmony. Because they were originally bred to be farmhouse ratters, the hunting instincts of Norwich Terriers are strong. Be aware of small animals around Norwich Terriers, although they do get along well with other dogs, cats and children. They are also extremely curious dogs, which may get them into trouble, so always keep a close eye on your dog to prevent him from getting into dangerous situations. They are also bred to be energetic, so it is necessary to allow them to get the proper amount of exercise daily. A fenced in yard or daily walks are necessary to allow them to get exercise.
Norwich Terriers are family dogs. They crave attention and love. Without the proper amount of attention they may turn their energy to destructive actions like digging or chewing. Luckily, since they are such loving dogs, it is usually very easy to provide them with attention. Norwich Terriers are little dogs with big hearts. Always be the dominant leader of the family ‘pack’ (your dogs sees the family as a pack that he belongs to) to prevent him from developing the idea that he is the leader. This creates ‘small dog syndrome’, where the dog thinks he is in charge and will act out. Again this problem is simple to avoid by making sure that you are in charge. Easy training and affection will let him know that you are the pack leader. These are very smart dogs, they will learn fast.
Bringing a Norwich Terrier puppy into your home will help to fill your home with love and affection. These dogs are fun-loving, energetic and very sensitive. They love people, other pets and children. Norwich Terriers make excellent companions, pets and loving friends.