Norfolk Terrier vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Norfolk Terrier to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norfolk Terriers and Silky Terriers.
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
13-18 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
10-11 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1932 AD
1900 AD
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
None to Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-18 Years
12-15 Years
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
