Norjack Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Norjack is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Stubborn
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Selfish
Fearless
Companionable
Spirited
Cheerful
Confidence
Lovable

Norjack dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Norjack. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Norfolk Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier

Unknown

Brown

Black

White
Brown
Sable
Red
Fawn

The coat of a Norjack dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Wiry

A Norjack can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Norjacks are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Norjack is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Urolithiasis

Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Ichthyosis
Ataxia
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Myasthenia Gravis

Eye Examination
BAER Testing
Blood And Urine Analysis
Skin and Hair Exams

Norjacks have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

Norjacks dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Walking, Swimming, Fetch, Running, Toys, Chasing, Family time, Driving, Shopping, Eating Snacks, Walk

Norjacks are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Norjack, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Norjacks usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Norjack is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Norjack should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Norjack feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Norjack is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Norjack is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Norjacks are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Norjacks are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Norjacks are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Norjacks are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Norjacks are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Norjacks are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Norjack for a mellower experience.

Norjack dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.