The Biewer
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The Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)
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What's the difference between a Biewer and a Yorkshire Terrier
Each of these breeds have Yorkshire Terrier in their linage. The Biewer, Biewer Terrier, and Biewer a’ la Pom Pon all began when Mr. and Mrs. Biewer took two Yorkshire Terriers with a pie-bald gene, bred them and produced a tri-colored Yorkie. They are also sometimes referred to as Biewer Yorkie or Biewer Yorkshire a' la Pom Pon; however, the three names listed previously are the official names recognized by clubs and registries in the United States. If the name contains the word "Biewer" the dog should originate with Mr. and Mrs. Biewer's German bloodlines on the pedigree.
Often people assume that the "Biewer" is the same breed as the "Yorkshire Terrier" that they have already come to know. Although the Biewer breed was created from two Yorkie's who both carried the recessive pie bald gene the Biewer through selective breeding practices is now a distinct breed. The Biewer does not include Yorkshire as part of the name.
What makes a Biewer different is its color, the Biewer has three colors while Yorkshire Terrier have only two both originating in Europe. Biewer tails are not docked as it is illegal in Europe and has been incorporated as part of the breed standard in Canada. The Yorkshire Terrier is more likely to hunt while the Biewer is more laid back with a playful personality. While both dogs coats look and acts more like hair than fur, the Biewer has a softer coat and sheds very little.
The Biewer
Biewer's are adorable and make excellent pets Buying a Biewer will cost between $ 2,500 and $ 2,800 for a non-breeding puppy. In order to track the Biewer's history your puppy both breeding stock and pet quality needs to be recorded into a reputable breed registry or studbook before the purchase is finalized.
Be very careful whenever a breed is considered rare, you will find less than ethical breeders in it for money. Your breeder should be able to provide documentation on your puppy's heritage and should be registered with a reputable registry within the country it resides and the country of its birth even if it is not for breeding.
To preserve the quality of the Biewer it must not bred with any other breed including the Yorkshire Terrier!
Often people assume that the "Biewer" is the same breed as the "Yorkshire Terrier" that they have already come to know. Although the Biewer breed was created from two Yorkie's who both carried the recessive pie bald gene the Biewer through selective breeding practices is now a distinct breed. The Biewer does not include Yorkshire as part of the name.
What makes a Biewer different is its color, the Biewer has three colors while Yorkshire Terrier have only two both originating in Europe. Biewer tails are not docked as it is illegal in Europe and has been incorporated as part of the breed standard in Canada. The Yorkshire Terrier is more likely to hunt while the Biewer is more laid back with a playful personality. While both dogs coats look and acts more like hair than fur, the Biewer has a softer coat and sheds very little.
The Biewer
- became a distinct breed in 1984 when the first Biewer was born.
- The breed sometimes referred to as Biewer Terrier was first recognized by ACH in 1986, due to the fact that the German Registrar did not recognize tri-colored Yorkie's as an accepted color the Biewer did not meet the Yorkie standards.
- The name Biewer comes from the family who raised the first puppy in 1984.
- The first Biewer shown in Canada was shown in Ontario in 2006,
- Mars Veterinary created the breed signature in 2009, which was unique because the standard was developed using DNA instead of information of the usual pedigree. They too refereed to the Biewer as a Biewer Terrier
- The Biewer Breed Club of Canada was established in 2006 which later became the Biewer Club of Canada established in 2014
- The breed was accepted in the AKC in 2014.
- To date the breed is awaiting recognition by the Canadian Kennel Club
Biewer's are adorable and make excellent pets Buying a Biewer will cost between $ 2,500 and $ 2,800 for a non-breeding puppy. In order to track the Biewer's history your puppy both breeding stock and pet quality needs to be recorded into a reputable breed registry or studbook before the purchase is finalized.
Be very careful whenever a breed is considered rare, you will find less than ethical breeders in it for money. Your breeder should be able to provide documentation on your puppy's heritage and should be registered with a reputable registry within the country it resides and the country of its birth even if it is not for breeding.
To preserve the quality of the Biewer it must not bred with any other breed including the Yorkshire Terrier!