Jack Russell Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier
Compare Jack Russell Terrier and Norfolk Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Jack Russell Terrier
VS
Norfolk Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Jack Russell Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
25 – 30 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
5 – 6 kg
5 – 6 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
5/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
5/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Jack Russell Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Tiny
Norfolk Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Tiny
Summary
About Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier: small, sturdy, energetic fox-hunting terrier with bold, intelligent nature. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise plus mental work. Predominantly white, three coat types, strong digging and prey drive. Affectionate with family but demanding and unsuited to very sedentary homes.
About Norfolk Terrier
The Norfolk Terrier is a small, sturdy working terrier with drop ears and a harsh, low‑shedding coat. Friendly, alert, and confident, it suits families and other dogs when well socialised. Adaptable to flats or houses, it needs daily walks, training, and regular grooming.
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