Jack Russell Terrier vs Norwich Terrier
Compare Jack Russell Terrier and Norwich Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Jack Russell Terrier
VS
Norwich Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Jack Russell Terrier
Norwich 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 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
5/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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
Norwich Terrier
Very Smart
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 Norwich Terrier
Norwich Terriers are small, sturdy, confident terriers with prick ears, a foxy, alert expression and a harsh, weather‑resistant coat. Bred as farm ratters, they remain lively, curious hunters, need regular exercise, mental stimulation and moderate grooming, and are generally long lived.
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