Origin:
The roots of this dog are firmly planted in East Anglia, England. Owning a small ratting terrier was a fad in the 1880's. This popular strain was developed by combining a very small red and black and tan crossbred with working Yorkshire and Irish den stock. This smooth coated, charming, muscular dog is recognized separately from the similar but drop-eared Norfolk Terrier.
This breed originated in England in the 1800s. It originated as a farm terrier in its East Anglian home in England. The breeds were originally developed in England as small ratting dogs.

Breed separation:
This spirited breed originates from England. In the 1920 in America, the little dog was known as the "Jones Terrier" after Frank Jones who was a breeder in England at the time. The Norwich and Norfolk Terriers started out as one breed, but were officially separated in England in 1964. The AKC followed suit in 1979. This breed and the Norfolk were recognized as one breed in America until 1979 when the set of the ears split the breeds into two separate breeds. The Norwich has prick ears and the Norfolk, dropped ears.

Utilization:
Originally, the Norwich Terriers used to be highly appreciated dogs used for killing rats and hunting foxes. They were also used to bolt foxes that had gone to ground during a fox hunt so the horses and hounds could resume the chase. This small terrier could get in and out of narrow burrows quite easily. As they were bred to hunt in packs, the Norfolk and Norwich Terriers tend to be more sociable than many other terriers.

Today:
Today the Norfolk Terrier serves primarily as a companion dog, but he can still take care of vermin.
They are lively and sociable family dogs. They are ideal for both the city and the countryside. The dog weighs about ten to twelve pounds and is about ten inches in height. Its tail is docked and should be about four inches in length. Colors can range from wheaten to dark red to black and tan or grizzled. Working abilities, obedience, and racing competitions are admired in the breed along with standard show ring events.
It is a hardy, happy-go-lucky companion that is playful with children, adults, and other pets. It still likes to hunt, however, so keep an eye on any pet gerbils or mice. The Norfolk is loyal, alert, and intelligent. It has an impish look and a shrewd character. It is a tremendously active little dog with a lovable disposition and a hardy constitution.

The very first Norfolk Terrier was imported to Slovak Republic only in year 2002, named Folly of Cackie od Spesovské skály.