What is the difference between a Norwich and a Norfolk terrier?
Norwich and Norfolk terriers were originally one breed, called Norwich terriers — but distinguished informally as “prick-ears” or “drop-ears”. In England in 1964, the (British) Kennel Club separated the breed into two, with the drop-ears taking the name of Norfolk Terrier and the prick-ears retaining the name of Norwich Terrier. Effective 1 January 1979, the American Kennel Club took the same step. Those who have both breeds say there are other subtle differences between Norwich and Norfolk terriers. This is often a topic of conversation when Norwich and Norfolk breeders meet.
