On a drizzly October weekend in New York City more than 36,000 people stood in line – some for over half an hour – to buy tickets for a first-of-its-kind event: 160 breeds of dogs and 41 breeds of cats, all under one roof in the Jacob Javitz Center in midtown Manhattan.
Inside the 115,000 square foot convention space, barking and meowing replaced the sounds of urban New York, along with the buzz of hundreds of Girl Scouts asking cat and dog breeders questions to earn a merit badge in responsible pet ownership.
The American Kennel Club, in conjunction with the Cat Fanciers’ Association, hosted this family-friendly event on Oct. 17 and 18, and featured demonstrations in grooming, agility, training, and more. Each cat and dog breed had its own booth, and breeders encouraged attendees to pet and handle the animals. The throng of visitors could even give Westminster and Crufts dog show winners, Uno the Beagle and Coco the Norfolk Terrier , a scratch behind the ears.
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My dad use to have norfolk terriers
He paid $1050 for one from a trusted breeder,his other norfolk terrier he got for $100 from an animal shelter
They were both really sweet dogs.big personality in a picayune package.
Norfolks are sturdy little dogs, (not a delicate lap dog) ,they need a moderate amount of exercise, and can become bashful if not properly socialized. Only about 800 norfolks are registered a year through AKC, so it may be hard to find a reputable breeder,...
My silence and I have been looking into this breed for the last couple of years. We have gone to dog shows and talked to breeders. You can find the shows and breeders in your compass by going to the AKC website. So far we like what we have found out about the breed, except the price tag. They are more rare than most breeds, $1000-$2500 . There are a few on Petfinder, but they are most no doubt not a Norfolk. The breeders I have talked to are very true to the breed and screen the people on...