Norfolk Terrier vs Lurcher
Compare the Norfolk Terrier to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norfolk Terriers and Lurchers.
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
13-18 Years
8-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
10-11 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1932 AD
1400 AD
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
13-18 Years
8-15 Years
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Norfolk Terrier
Lurcher
