Norwich or Norfolk (or something else entirely)

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I am thinking of getting junior a pup ( well that's my excuse). I am looking for something small, friendly and energetic. We have a lab/collie cross who is the sweetest girly but chases a ball twice and then hides it in her bed. Ideally I would like a breed which is playful but trainable, sociable and which junior (who's 7) can have a load of fun with. I am at home 5 days a week and when I'm not here mum usually is so company is no probs. Having done some research I thought maybe a Norwich or Norfolk. Up to now any I have taken on have always been other people's cast offs or rescue centre dogs.
Does anyone have any experience of these breeds or any other suggestions to throw in?

Thx T
 
Really like Norwich, but ended up with a JRT as was too impatient to wait for a litter as there are not many bred each year.

Boarders might also be a consideration for you.
 
Norwich & Norfolk were the same breed when I started showing. ;)

You might consider the Australian terrier too and all of these breeds have rescue groups.
 
Can't quote on phone but thank you. I will have a look at the rescues. I take it their tempers would be solar if they started out as the same breed. I will have a look at boarders and Australians.
 
My daughter grew up with 2 lancashire Heelers, they used to follow her around the farm, collecting the hens eggs etc, they are such fun little dogs and are up for anything, she even did agility with one. My daughter is now 27yrs old and we have another and she is very much like our first 2, they are a very intelligent breed and are not at all snappy like some other breeds. If you are at all interested I can give you a link to the Lancashire Heeler site where they only allow health tested pups to be advertised. Sadly even though they are a rare vunerable breed there are people out there breeding them without health tests from known unhealthy lines. They are charging more for these pups than responsibley bred health tested pups.:mad:
 
Dogie girl, that would be great thx. Whichever I choose my auntie will be able to source me a responsible breeder so at least I know I won't end up putting my money in the pocket of a puppy farmer.

Have had a google at them. They look lovely, my childhood dog was a corgi/JRT cross. These little guys seem to have originated from corgi cross. I would appreciate the link.

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Another vote for heelers. My daughter had a heeler when she was a 3 year old and they had nearly 15 years together they are great dogs with children, full of fun, though like all dogs they benefit from training. Thanks to dobiegirl posting pictures of her new heeler pup in 2011, my daughter at 23 got her second heeler who is her constant companion.
 
My friend has a Norfolk Terrier. He is the sweetest little dog. Very trainable Very well behaved little thing. Although energetic he is not!!! He would love just to sit on the sofa all day long.
My friend tries to take him running and after 5 minutes he just sits down!!LOL:D.
He is wonderfull with children though. And i dont think i have ever heard him bark/yap!! He doesnt do chasing small furries either.
Saying this , that could just be him. Its the only experince ive had with him.
And he was not cheap either. Think he had to travel 4 hours and was touching on 900 pounds!!!:eek:. Compared to my 50 quid JR!!!;)
 
Thanks guys. I think I have fallen for the heelers. We really need a playful, little boys dog and I think they look like just the thing. Getting a little excited now.
 
Heelers are great, but don't let them help put up electric fencing! :p

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TJP said:
Dogie girl, that would be great thx. Whichever I choose my auntie will be able to source me a responsible breeder so at least I know I won't end up putting my money in the pocket of a puppy farmer.

Have had a google at them. They look lovely, my childhood dog was a corgi/JRT cross. These little guys seem to have originated from corgi cross. I would appreciate the link.

Thx T
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http://www.lancashireheelers.org/breedernetwork.php There is loads of info on this site, if you cant find a puppy pm me and I will add you to the fb LH group and get your name down for a puppy. They seem to sell for £550-£650 so not an expensive breed, they are long lived and in fact there is someone on here who has an 18yr old one. Let me know if you want any more info.
 
Just outside Ballygowan CC. I think you may have guilted me into giving the rescues a call before I go ahead with anything else. We got our last girl from dogs trust is ballymena.
 
how about a staffie? theres loads in rescue and as a breed they are really good with kids and also are fun dogs, like to play etc......as long as you choose carefully and make sure it is socialised with other dogs you should be fine.......
 
I've spoken to the rescues and the only puppies they have in they have had lots of enquiries about so don't feel so bad about my decision to go with the LH, if I can get one. SG thx for the suggestion. My cousin had a lovely staffie but I'm going to try for a Lancashire. Dobiegirl. I will pm you. Thx everyone.
 
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