Affectionate
Sensitive
Energetic
Intelligent

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive

terrier

Silky Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Blue
Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Red
Brown

Blue
Fawn
Black
Red

Norwich Terriers have medium-length coats.

Silkshire Terriers are known for their coat length.

Wiry

Straight

A Norwich Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Silkshire Terrier can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Norwich Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Silkshire Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Norwich Terriers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Silkshire Terriers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts

Early Tooth Loss
Bone Fractures
Bronchitis
Digestive Problems

Scottie Cramp
Cardiomyopathy
Atopic Dermatitis

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease

Cardiac
Eye
Knee
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Full Physical Examination

Norwich Terrier has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Silkshire Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Norwich Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Silkshire Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Walk, Play, Nap, Chase, Eating Snacks

Walking, Cuddles, Playing chase

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Norwich Terrier, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silkshire Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Norwich Terriers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Silkshire Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Norwich Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Silkshire Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Norwich Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Silkshire Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Norwich Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Silkshire Terrier is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Norwich Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Silkshire Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Norwich Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Silkshire Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Norwich Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Silkshire Terriers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Norwich Terriers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Silkshire Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.