The Biewer Yorkshire terrier, or Biewer terrier, is a dog similar to the Yorkshire terrier from which it differs slightly thanks to a new color in its coat: white. This is a recent breed that was created in 1984 and has more fans every day. As much for their character as for their morphology, the Yorkshire and the Biewer are exactly alike, that is to say that they are active, friendly and cheerful dogs who, despite their tiny size, are wonderful companions!
Continue reading this breed sheet from PlanèteAnimal to learn more about the characteristics of the Biewer terrier, its origin, its character, its education, its care, its he alth and where to adopt these adorable dogs.
Origin
- Europe
- Germany
FCI Nomenclature
- Group III
Physical Characteristics
- End
- Muscular
- Proportional
- Long ears
Size
- Little
Height
- 15-35
Adult Weight
- 1-3
Life expectancy
- 12-14
Recommended physical activity
- High
Character
- Smart
- Active
- Affectionate
Ideal for
- Children
- Apartment
- House
- The guard
- Elderly people
Recommended climate
- Temperate
Hair type
- Long
- Smooth
- End
Origin of the Biewer terrier
" The Biewer terrier is a dog of German origin belonging to the Yorkie group. This breed appeared in 1984 when Werner and Gertrude Biewer began to select them from Yorkies carrying the recessive gene for white hair coloring. The resulting puppy was baptized Schneefloeckchen von Friedheck, which, translated from German, means snowflake.He was the son of FCI Junior World Champions Dortmund in 1981."
For five years, the Biewers implemented a genetic selection process that led to the registration in 1989 of the Biewer yorkshire terrier at the Pom Pon within the ACH (Allgemeiner Club der Hundefreunde Deutschland) , where they set the standard for this new breed. With a distinct difference in coat color, the Biewer terrier and the Yorkshire terrier are morphologically similar, also sharing the same energetic and active nature, small size and sociable personality. Today the name of the breed is Biewer terrier, without adding the word yorkshire.
Biewer terrier characteristics
The Biewer terrier is a small canine, with a fine and light frame, but with a compact and balanced constitution. These dogs have a height of about 22 cm and a weight of 3 kg. Their bodies are slender, with long hair on both sides, their legs are straight and muscular, and they have a high-set, curved, bushy tail.The head is rounded, with lively, medium-sized, round or almond-shaped, dark brown, green or golden eyes. The nose is black and the ears are small, v-shaped and covered with hair.
The colors of the Biewer terrier
The Biewer terrier has three coat colors: black, gold and white. This tricolor design separates into a row down the center back that falls perpendicular to both sides. The coat is long, soft and silky. On the head it falls in a ponytail on top and can be gathered into a tuft or left loose. The white shades are found on the chest, legs and tip of the tail.
Biewer terrier character
The little Biewer terrier adapts very well to apartment life, whatever its size, but since it is a very active dog, it needs guardians who would have a similar character. They need frequent play, interaction, exercise, and activity with their guardians, which can be through long daily walks.Without daily exercise, they can develop behavioral problems and hyperactivity at home. With a good education, it is an ideal companion dog that gets along very well with children and the elderly.
Biewer terrier care
Biewers are small breed dogs that require a certain amount of care to be he althy. As mentioned above, they are very active and need exercise to be happy. They are also chilly dogs, so be careful to keep them warm. If you live in very cold regions, you can help them in the winter by putting them in coats made for small dogs.
It is important to note that the long coat of the Biewer terrier requires almost daily brushing, if possible against the grain, as this helps to remove dirt from its fur. It will be necessary to wash them only when they are dirty or when they have a dermatological problem.
Small dogs such as the Biewer terrier are prone to eye disorders and eye infections. It is therefore essential to properly clean their eyes with products designed for this purpose. Good ear and mouth hygiene must also be implemented in order to avoid infections and pathologies such as ear infections, periodontal diseases, cavities, abscesses or gingivitis, among others.
The diet of these dogs must be complete and balanced, adapted to the canine species and divided into two or three meals. The activity level, physiological state, age, environmental temperature and other individual conditions of each Biewer terrier should be considered.
Training and education of the Biewer terrier
He's a possessive, demanding, temperamental, funny dog and somewhat wary of strangers and other animals, but nothing that can't be mastered with good training.This education must begin as early as possible. The idea is to properly socialize the puppy from an early age by getting him used to different scenarios, situations, people and animals. Education should occur through a form of conditioning called positive reinforcement, which involves rewarding desired behavior without punishment or trauma. This allows for faster and more efficient learning.
Biewer terrier he alth
The life expectancy of the Biewer terrier is between 12 and 15 years, with preventive medicine and proper care being two cornerstones for these dogs to reach this age in good condition. Although not an overly disease-prone breed, it is worth mentioning some that seem to affect these dogs frequently;
- Progressive retinal atrophy, which can lead to blindness.
- Epilepsy.
- Dental problems.
- Eye problems.
- Dislocated patella and knee, like the little breed they are.
That's why it's important that these dogs get routine checkups at the vet clinic to prevent or control these diseases. They are also sensitive to diets. We must therefore find quality kibble that will meet the needs of our Biewer terrier.
Finally, preventive medicine with vaccination, deworming, sterilization and routine checks are very important to prevent the appearance of certain diseases in the biewer terrier.
Where to adopt a Biewer terrier?
Biewers can be somewhat difficult to find if you don't live in Europe or the United States. If we are aware of the requirements of this breed and we think we are good candidates to live with one of these dogs due to our lifestyle, the first thing to do is to go to a shelter and ask if one of these dogs is available.If there isn't one, maybe they can tell us how to adopt one. Another option is to check the internet and find a Yorkshire or terrier rescue association, as there may be a Biewer terrier available for adoption.
Pictures of Biewer Yorkshire or Biewer Yorkshire terrier
