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Norfolk Terrier
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Norfolk Terrier vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Norfolk Terrier and Dutch Kooikerhondje side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Norfolk Terrier
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
5 – 6 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
Characteristics
Norfolk Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Summary
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.
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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