Chihuahua vs Norwich Terrier
Compare the Chihuahua to the Norwich Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Norwich Terriers.
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
10-12 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
Origin Country
Mexico
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1850 AD
1932 AD
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium to High
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-15 Years
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium
Chihuahua
Norwich Terrier
