The two varieties were eventually designated as separate breeds, with the prick-eared variety being the Norwich Terrier. The Norfolk Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1979. The versatile, agreeable, game, hardy Norfolk is one of the smallest of the working Terriers. It has expressive, dropped ears, is active and free moving, and is compact, with good sub-stance and bone. Honorable scars from fair wear and tear are acceptable and never to be penalized in the show ring.
All faults are to be penalized in relation to the degree of devia-tion from the ideal.
The Norfolk Terrier is characteristically alert, gregarious, fear-less and loyal. They are never aggressive. The wide, slightly rounded skull has good width between the ears. The small, dark, oval-shaped eyes are placed well apart. They have black rims.