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Biewer Terrier |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Germany | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Biewer Terrier |
| The Biewer Terrier is a Toy Terrier closely related to the Yorkshire Terrier. It's a very happy, spirited and intelligent dog. As a small toy breed, they can be a little difficult to train, and it takes dedication and perseverance to train them fully. The Biewer Terrier can be a noisy little dog, but it's also very energetic. He is wary of strangers and will show nervousness when meeting new people or dogs. A fenced yard will keep him safe when exercising, but he should never be left alone. Birds of prey can easily pick him up and carry him off. |
History of the Biewer Terrier |
| The history of the Biewer Terrier has been debated and many false documents have been submitted as fact to the Biewer Terrier Club of America. We know for certain that Werner and Gertrud Biewer had been breeding and showing Yorkshire Terriers for over 20 years when, on January 20, 1984, a litter was born with a blue, white and gold female puppy. At the time, there were no Yorkshire Terriers with different colors, and this puppy was an anomaly. The puppy's name was Schneeflocken von Friedheck. He was sold to a woman in Germany and in 1986, the Biewer Terrier was officially recognized by the German Allgemeiner Club der Hundefreunde Deutschland (ACH). Shneeflocke von Friedheck was used as a foundation dog and produced many puppies registered with the ACH as Biewer Terriers. However, there has been much debate as to whether all Biewer Terriers registered with the ACH were in fact pedigree. The Biewer Terrier was imported into the USA and the Biewer Terrier Club of America began to trace pedigrees, but found many discrepancies. As a result, the Biewer Terrier became the first purebred dog to establish itself as a breed based on scientific data rather than pedigree research. In 2014, the Biewer Terrier was registered with the Foundation Stock Service of the American Kennel Club. This is the first step towards becoming officially recognized by the AKC. No longer simply a Yorkshire Terrier with partial colors, the Biewer Terrier has evolved to become its own breed with its own breed standard. |
Appearance of the Biewer Terrier |
| The Biewer Terrier has a long, simple coat that hangs gently to the body. His coat should all be long and silky to the touch. His hair is parted in the middle of his back. His overall appearance is that of a squarely built dog, however, he should be slightly longer in body than in overall height. His tail is high and carried over his back. He should have a long, silky moustache or beard that must be free of excessive spotting. The Biewer Terrier is a small, tricolored dog. It can be found in three different tricolor combinations: black, tan and white; blue, tan and white; and chocolate, tan and white. Although chocolate, tan and white have not yet become an officially recognized color. Its bronzed color can range from deep rust to light cream. Light cream is not a desirable color and should not be exhibited in conformation shows. |
Temperament of the Biewer Terrier |
| The Biewer Terrier is a true toy breed, loving attention and having an affectionate, tender nature. They are whimsical in their behavior and play. Most Biewer Terrier owners love their playfulness and willingness to try new things. He's a little wary of strangers, but will warm to them quickly enough. Not being properly socialized can cause him to become lively with strangers. Socialization should start at a young age. He may become a barker or yapper, but also demanding and strong-willed. He can get along with other dogs when raised with them. However, he may have difficulty adapting to a home with larger dogs or cats. It can be quite difficult to train a Biewer Terrier. It will take perseverance and dedication to train him well. He does well with older children, but needs to be carefully supervised with toddlers. Toddlers are unstable, can fall on him and cause injury. |
Needs and activities of the Biewer Terrier |
| Biewer Terriers can live in an apartment if they get enough exercise. They are quite active indoors and will do fine without a yard. They are active little dogs who need a daily walk. Play will take care of many of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, it won't fulfill their primitive instinct to walk. Dogs that don't go for daily walks are more likely to display behavioral problems. If your Biewer Terrier zooms around the house like an accelerating ball, it's a sign that he needs to continue longer, longer walks where he's made to heel beside or behind the human. Remember, in a dog spirit, the leader leads the way. They'll also enjoy a good romp in a secure, open space, such as a large fenced-in yard. |
Maintenance of the Biewer Terrier |
| The Biewer Terrier has a single coat that requires a lot of maintenance. Its coat closely resembles human hair and requires daily grooming. The coat should never be groomed when completely dry, as this could damage it. It should be brushed with a brush. The brush should be free of small beads at the ends of the bristles, as these can cause the coat to break. A metal comb is recommended to remove tangles. A fine-toothed flea comb can be used to keep the face clean and smooth as silk. Use a damp washcloth to remove any eye discharge, then comb out the hairs with the flea comb. Tangles can easily occur on the Biewer Terrier. Wet tangles with lukewarm water and add a little conditioner. Biewer Terriers need frequent bathing, usually once a week, to keep the coat conditioned and clean. The underside of male Biewer Terriers should be cleaned daily to prevent urine odor, staining and infection. |
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