Norfolk Terrier
VS
Toy Poodle
Norfolk Terrier vs Toy Poodle
Compare Norfolk Terrier and Toy Poodle 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
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
5 – 6 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
5/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Norfolk Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
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