Australian Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier

Compare the Australian Terrier to the Norfolk Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Norfolk Terriers.

Australian Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
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General Details
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-14 Years
13-18 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
10-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1820 AD
1932 AD
Temperament
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Needy
Living Environment
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Energy Level
Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
13-18 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Allergies
Diabetes
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Luxating patella
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Australian Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Red
Black and Red
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Red
Red
Sandy
Sandy
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Red
Red
Wheaten
Wheaten
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