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The Norwich de Tulear is cross between the Norwich Terrier and the Coton de Tulear. A small dog with long hair, it always keeps the owners on their toes, giving innumerable instances of laughter. They are easy to train and can stay in apartments as well as houses. They can have folded ears which can be either erect or small. This breed tends to prefer moderate climates and can also adapt to cold climatic conditions because of their thick coat. Their average life expectancy is 12–16 years.

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Character


The Norwich de Tulear is cross between the Norwich Terrier and the Coton de Tulear. A small dog with long hair, it always keeps the owners on their toes, giving innumerable instances of laughter. They are easy to train and can stay in apartments as well as houses. They can have folded ears which can be either erect or small. This breed tends to prefer moderate climates and can also adapt to cold climatic conditions because of their thick coat. Their average life expectancy is 12–16 years.

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Size


10-11 inches
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Weight


9-15 lbs.
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General Health


Arguments have at times been made that the mixed genetics in hybrid dogs reduces health risks. There is however, no conclusive scientific proof to back this theory, on the contrary it can also be said that if mixed genetics can reduce health risks then they very well can also amplify them. Below are some health problems to which the Norwich De Tulear can be at risk to as their parents suffer from the same, as no concrete official data is available: Major Concerns Not Any Minor Concerns Cerebellar Abiotrophy Cataracts

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History


Similar to other crossbreeds, not much is known about the Norwich de Tulear in detail. It has been in existence since the last 2000 years.

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Maintenance


This is a low maintenance dog which requires brushing only three times a week to remove the loose hair, knots and also to maintain the shiny in the coat. Norwich de Tulear needs to be given a bath only once in a while when necessary. What must be kept in mind is that if it inherits the ears like its Coton parent, then ears must also be checked regularly such as to prevent ear infections. Trimming of the nails is advised as and when required.

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Ideal Environment


This breed has parents whose energy levels differ a lot. Whereas the Coton de Tulear an extremely laid back breed, the Norwich Terrier, on the other hand, is full of energy. This breed has moderate energy levels and requires 30-45 minutes of daily activity. These can be divided into 32-3 sessions consisting of walks, visiting the dog park to play with other dogs. They should be taken care of during extreme climates

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