Norwich Terrier

The Norwich Terrier originated in England sometime around or before the late 19th century. Originally, the Norwich Terrier was bred to control vermin and to hunt fox in packs, which is why they tend to be less independent that other terriers. During the late 1800's, the small dogs were popular companion animals and dorm room ratters amongst Cambridge University students. The terriers were originally called "Trumpington Terriers", as the students acquired the dogs from a livery stable on Trumpington Street. Their name comes from the town of Norwich, where a particular Trumpington Terrier named Rags found his way before siring the earliest Norwich Terriers. The Norwich Terrier can be distinguished from its close cousin, the Norfolk Terrier, from their ears; Norwichs' ears are pricked and Norfolks' ears flop over (to remember- witches' hats are pointed, and Norwichs' ears are pointed).