Norfolk Terrier Age Calculator: Dog Years to Human Years
A small, drop-eared terrier and close cousin of the prick-eared Norwich Terrier — here's how a Norfolk Terrier's age converts to human years.
Norfolk Terrier age in human years
| Dog years | Human years | Life stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Adolescent |
| 2 | 24 | Adult |
| 6 | 40 | Adult |
| 10 | 56 | Senior begins |
| 13 | 68 | Senior |
| 15 | 76 | Geriatric |
Figures based on The Royal Kennel Club's published small-breed guidance, as tabulated by Purina UK. For an exact figure, try the Dog Years calculator.
The Norfolk Terrier is classified by The Royal Kennel Club within the smaller ageing band, typically weighing 5–5.4 kg as an adult. Once considered a variety of the same breed as the Norwich Terrier before being split in 1964, the Norfolk is distinguished by its folded, drop ears and a hardy, fearless temperament in a small package.
What this means for your Norfolk Terrier
Patellar luxation (a slipping kneecap) and mitral valve disease, an age-related heart condition, are both worth monitoring for as your Norfolk Terrier ages. Otherwise, the breed is generally considered hardy and long-lived.
The wiry, weatherproof coat needs periodic hand-stripping to maintain its texture, and this becomes a useful routine habit worth keeping up throughout your dog's life.
When is a Norfolk Terrier considered a senior?
Under The Royal Kennel Club's size-adjusted guidance, small breeds like the Norfolk Terrier are generally considered senior from around 10 dog years old.
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