Why Norfolk and Norwich Terriers Are Hard to Find

So, you've been wondering why it is so hard to get a Norfolk or Norwich puppy--or an adult, for that matter.

In this case, the figures tell the story.

According to registration stats from the AKC, there just aren't that many Nors around. From 1984 through 1995, a total of 3,819 Norwiches and 2,994 Norfolks were registered.

If we grant them an average 12-year-life span (which is probably somewhat too low), and then figure the birth rate continues at the same pace, we now have roughly 4,400 Norwiches and just over 3,000 Norfolks in the whole country!

And you wonder why you have to wait!

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