Appearance of the Biewer Terrier
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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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