“If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.” Based on this particular quote, it is easy to understand why dogs are a very important addition to every family. The 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, loudly echoes the sentiments of over 47 percent of the American families today who owns a dog. 

American households can find a number of various dog breeds to suit their preference. Those who wish to own a small and sociable breed would often select the Norwich Terrier. This breed shares an obvious similarity with its boisterous English kin (Norfolk terrier) whilst possessing biological and psychological traits that make them quite unique.

The average Norwich terrier price can range anywhere between $1,000 and $2,000. The lowest cost for a puppy is usually around $466. For exceptional cases, a certain Norwich terrier could fetch a price as exorbitant as $3,000. However, it is important to understand that elevating costs is naturally justified by the nuances of being
registered under the American Kennel Club (AKC).

There is no definitive evidence that guarantees prospective owners when buying a particular dog registered with AKC. This accreditation only ensures better odds in acquiring a healthy pet on accounts of their improved market value.

For those who are buying Norwich terriers outside their immediate location (state-to-state), there is an additional cost of $150 for the shipping. The price may increase depending on the distance and other logistical nuances.

How Norwich Terrier Prices Are Determined

It is understandable for a lot of people find it difficult to wrap their heads around the idea of Norwich terrier cost exceeding up to $3,000. But despite the ostensible confusion, there are clear factors that help buyers and breeders gain a common ground in understanding how a Norwich terrier is priced prior to adoption. These are the following aspects that influence the Norwich terrier price:

• Age Factor

There are two ways of looking at how the price of a Norwich terrier increases in terms of age. Considering the age alone, young pups are more expensive than adolescent or adult types. The conventional wisdom behind this appraisal is that puppies are ‘fresher’, so to speak. After all, exposure to the vast gamut of health risk factors is always relative to age.

However, older dogs can be more expensive than their younger counterparts when one has to account the investment a breeder paid to cultivate its growth. These improvements include vaccination and behavioral conditioning (training). The health and skill advantages entail an expensive premium in contrast to a ‘clean slate’ puppy which always leaves prospective owners the greater burden/opportunity to influence its growth.

• Color Factor

Another important factor that affects the Norwich terrier cost is the dog’s fur color. A Norwich terrier sports conventional shades of red or ends up having a black and tan fur. However, there are also uncommon shades like grizzle, wheaten (pale gold) and even pinkish puppies.

These latter shades are priced above others because they seldom occur among the newly birthed litter. This factor even makes all the more sense given that, unlike other breed of dogs, the Norwich terrier only sires an average of 2 to 3 pups.

Overall Pet Maintenance Cost

People who plan to buy dogs must have a far-sighted vision in terms of calculating costs. This is especially due to the fact that a Norwich terrier can easily become very expensive given its color and age. The $1000 projected cost of buying this breed is just the start. Every single day, from their adoption until their exhausted natural lifespan of 14 to 16 years, homeowners must at least know how much they are investing annually.

• Relative cost per average lifespan

Beyond the Norwich terrier price, one of the most basic cost considerations is its needs. The average cost to feed a Norwich terrier entails an average of $6 to $15 per week. Hence, dog owners are looking at a maximum annual investment of $780.

When it comes to its hygiene, this small hairy dog requires grooming every week. It is up to the owner whether he or she will spend time on fixing the dog’s mane or to indulge their four-legged kids with a visit to the pet salon. One of the most prevalent costs for grooming a Norwich terrier is around $53.29, which already includes a small percentage of sales tax. This entails an annual investment that is worth $2,771.

Health & Temperament Issues

Another way to effectively assess one’s investment beyond the average Norwich terrier cost is to acknowledge its inherent characteristics. As mentioned earlier, the Norwich terrier has its own unique attributes that make them quite different from their Norfolk cousins.

• Health Profile

For one thing, Norwich terriers are a sturdier breed with a very low susceptibility to illness. For owners who may worry about medical (veterinary) bills, their concerns are merely reserved for potential injuries caused by their animated nature. These dogs may be prone to upper respiratory problems and they also share the same genetic propensity for canine epilepsy with their Norfolk kin. Fortunately, their minimal birth rate causes a higher chance for breeders to isolate and root out these genetic flaws.

• Restlessness Factor

The Norwich terrier is best suited for households with spare outdoor space (e.g. front yard). Their countryside instincts cause them to dig holes for hours. Anyone who owns a resplendent garden might take these behavioral quirks into account. One of the most advantageous characteristics of a Norwich terrier is that they are less prone to aggression than the high-strung Norfolk terrier.

Homeowners must also remember that this highly energetic breed requires an average of 60 minutes of their owner’s time spent on walking outdoors. This has always been an effective way of exhausting their restlessness and making them an easier subject of training. For some reason, this dog has a selfish streak that causes them to seek attention from their human parents.      

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