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Norfolk Terrier
VS
Irish Water Spaniel
Norfolk Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare Norfolk Terrier and Irish Water Spaniel 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
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
5 – 6 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
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
2/5
Barking level
4/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
0/5
Characteristics
Norfolk Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Irish Water Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
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 Irish Water Spaniel
Medium–large, athletic gundog with a distinctive curly liver coat, smooth face and tapering “rat tail.” Clever, water‑loving retriever that forms close bonds, often to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, mental work, regular grooming and kind, consistent training.
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