Norfolk terrier

American  

noun

1. one of an English breed of small short-legged hunting terriers having a straight, wiry, red, black and tan, or grizzle coat, and dropped ears that distinguish it from the Norwich terrier.

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Norfolk terrier British  

noun

1. a small wiry-coated breed of terrier having a short tail and pendent ears

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Etymology

Origin of Norfolk terrier

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Guided by expert handler Bill McFadden, Flynn beat out Ty the giant schnauzer, Biggie the pug, Bean the Sussex spaniel, Lucy the borzoi, Slick the border collie and Winston the Norfolk terrier.

From Washington Times • Feb. 14, 2018

This didn’t go over well for my neighbor, Wrigley, a Norfolk terrier, who got hit in the face with one of the balls and knocked the machine over trying to grab his snack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2016

And he took his Norfolk terrier for long walks.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2016

They chose a Norfolk terrier they named Buckey.

From Washington Times • Mar. 2, 2016

The Norfolk terrier booth will be done up like an English country cottage; the cairn terrier booth will have a “Wizard of Oz” theme in honor of that cinematic cairn, Toto.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2011