Welcome to Nottingham Norwich Terriers, located in Raleigh NC.

We love that Norwich Terriers are big dogs in small packages. These athletic terriers are compact, yet sturdy, and clever. Norwiches form strong bonds with their human family members. 

In our home there is always an adorable Norwich quietly shadowing me. They don’t often beg for our attention, they just want to be by our side. 

Norwich Terriers were originally bred in England as tough and fearless ratters.  Still hearty, confident and bold, they are also friendly, playful and eager to learn. They are vocally protective of potential squirrel invasion.

Norwiches have the energy and enthusiasm to hike or run agility. They also form a connection that allows for a slow, quiet day when needed.  They are delighted to come along for almost any activity; the beach, the trail, a restaurant or plane.

Norwiches thrive when they can engage in play and are afforded ample exercise and mental stimulation. They love a job, activity or game. They are eager to please and curious, so if training is amiss, it’s on the human to analyze how to improve. Short, positive training sessions work best with this smart breed. 

Overall, Norwich Terriers thrive in homes where they receive ample attention, exercise, and plenty of love from their human parent(s). 

Puppy Foundation

Our puppies are family members, raised in our home. On a daily basis they are held, engage in play and learning, develop social skills, and are nurtured. 

Your Norwich’s health and temperament will be affected by the experiences they have before they are old enough to be placed in your home. We foster positive associations with people, other animals, and different environments.  We work to create an expectation that new experiences will be good experiences. Positive early experiences help puppies develop into confident, well-adjusted adults. 

The first few weeks of life are a critical phase for puppies, as the microorganisms that live in their gut develop, with long-term effects on the health of the puppy, and thereafter, the adult Norwich.  Microorganisms affect brain health, digestion, and the immune system. 

In furtherance of developing a healthy microbiome, our puppies are fed fresh foods, rich in prebiotics and probiotics, as well as a variety of high-quality proteins. 

Invented by the military for their canines, we engage in Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) exercises. The exercises are performed from the third day of a puppy’s life until the 16th day – a period of rapid neurological growth and development. The benefits of early neurological stimulation include:

• improved cardio vascular performance;
• stronger heart beats;
• stronger adrenal glands;
• increased tolerance to stress; and
• increased resistance to disease.

We were drawn to breeding because of our love for our Norwich Terriers. We are grateful for breeders who have stewarded this breed, making it possible for us to be delighted daily by these spirited, big dogs in small packages. 

We are new breeders, striving to raise puppies with solid foundations, and to share the joy these small, sturdy, affectionate companions bring.

Health Testing

The AKC considers Norwich Terriers a healthy breed.  Their small population poses risks.

Health testing by breeders varies from, no health testing, to some testing, to utilizing all available health tests. 

• Norwich Terrier Upper Airway Syndrome (NTUAS) is a complex respiratory condition affecting the larynx, and thus, the amount of air that enters the trachea and lungs, causing breathing difficulties.  NTUAS is considered the most pressing health concern facing Norwich Terriers.  The parents of Norwich puppies can be examined for NTUAS.   It is very difficult to identify and assess NTUAS without a veterinary endoscopic examination, because of the lack of signs in a physical examination. 

Our adult Norwich have undergone endoscopy, with full upper airway examination and evaluation.

• Puppies cannot be scoped for UAS, so in addition to knowing the health of their parents’ airways, our puppies are DNA tested for a specific variant in the ADAMTS3 gene, linked to UAS in Norwich Terriers.

• We’ve made a further commitment to genetic health testing. Puppies and adults undergo breed-specific DNA tests for Norwich Terriers:
  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) – A progressive spinal cord disease that leads to paralysis in the hind limbs;
  • Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) – A condition where the lens of the eye dislocates; and
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) – A disease that causes vision loss.

• Adults and puppies are additionally screened for over 270 genetic health risks.

• Our adults are screened for hip dysplasia, luxating patella, and their eyes are examined by a board-certified American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist (ACVO), as recommended by of the Norwich Terrier Club of America (NTCA).  We then submit our results to the voluntary open registries of the Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals and Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF). Our Norwiches receive a Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) number. 

Puppy Application

We keep our puppies until they are 12 – 15 weeks old. They are registered with the American Kennel Club and microchipped. They will have their first two rounds of core puppy shots and examined by our veterinarian prior to going to a new home.

We anticipate having only 1 litter per year.  If you fill out an application, please follow up regularly to confirm your continued interest.

A puppy is a member of our family, to whom we’ve devoted a great deal of ourselves. If you receive a Norwich from us, they will become a member of your family. They are a lifetime commitment for both of our families.