Judges Education

Comparative Study and Illustrated  Breed Standard of the Norwich & Norfolk Terrier  We offer a 32 page (colour) Comparative Study and Illustrated Breed Standard of Norfolk and Norwich Terriers. This has been done in consultation with many other breeders and judges to clearly de-mystify the very basic written standard of the various kennel clubs. Currently, this is the only comparative study and illustrated standard in the world for these breeds. Without a doubt this is an invaluable reference document for those who choose to educate themselves on Norfolk and Norwich Terriers. Cost $CAN 25.00 (including postage to continental North America).

Short excerpts from the Illustrated Breed Standard and Seminar Illustrations
...on the overall balance of the breeds
The illustration above depicts the moderately proportioned Norfolk or Norwich Terrier. The correctly built Norfolk or Norwich Terrier should demonstrate the following silhouette:
A well balanced head that fits nicely onto a neck of medium length, flowing through to a short, strong, level back, with a well set on tail.   
Ribs are well sprung.   
The chest drops to slightly lower than the height of the elbows and elbow action is above the brisket line.   
Tuck-up is moderate.   
Hindquarters are strong with body behind the tail and good bend of stifle.  
The hock joint is low to the ground.   
This illustration also shows what is under the skin:
Correct angulation for both shoulders and hindquarters.    
The shoulder and upper arm appear equal in length.   
"Static balance" is indicated by the vertical lines front and rear. Note the front line runs from top of the shoulder blades, through the elbows to the back of the foot. In the rear it runs from behind the tail through the front of the leg. A dog that stands outside of these guidelines is an exaggeration and would not be structurally correct for its function.   
The obvious square created by the artificial lines on the illustration demonstrates the ratio of height (measured from ground to the whithers) to length (measured from whithers to back of the tail) which should be equal for most standards or back length may be slightly longer for the American Kennel Club. 
The correct balance between the length of thigh and second thigh giving a good bend to the stifle.

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Conformation Terminology

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Breed Standards

Here are a number of links to credible national breed clubs:

American Kennel Club

Australian Kennel Club

Canadian Kennel Club

New Zeeland Kennel Club

The Kennel Club (UK)

Federation Cynologique Internationale (World Canine Organization)

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