Description

The Biewer Yorkshire Terrier was developed from the Yorkshire Terrier. As such, the Biewer has a the same compact build as their forebears. Though small, the Biewer has a powerful and hardy appearance. Their ears are small and upright, and the jaws meet in a neat scissor bite or level bite. The Biewer carries its tail up, giving the breed a confident air.

Origin: Germany

Look

Also called the Biewer Terrier, the main difference between this breed and the Yorkie is its colour. Biewers are typically tricoloured; they will have the tan/gold and black/blue of the Yorkie, with additional white areas of fur on the chest, belly, and legs. Other than that, the Biewer is very similar to the Yorkie. Both breeds have long, soft hair that sheds infrequently. The Biewer is considered a hypoallergenic dog breed, as when these dogs shed, the loose hair usually falls into the coat rather than on the ground. The coat only has a single layer and has a soft, fine texture, but should be brushed daily to avoid tangles.

Health

While the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier is generally a healthy dog, they are prone to a few health conditions:

• Patellar luxation
• Legg-Calve-Perthes syndrome
• portosystemic shunt
• bladder stones
• tracheal collapse
• distichiasis
• hypoglycaemia
• sensitive stomach

At Newdoggy.com, we recommend that you buy your puppy from reputable breeders, who use genetic testing and good breeding practices to remove genetic conditions from their breeding lines.

Learning

The Biewer Yorkshire Terrier is an intelligent dog. With firm but consistent training, they can learn a wide variety of commands and tricks surprisingly quickly. They can be difficult to housetrain and may also be over-protective. Both these flaws can be overcome with proper training, though it is best to start training and socialisation from an early age.

Temperament

These clever dogs are very playful, and can even be a little mischievous from time to time! Although occasionally naughty, the Biewer is a very affectionate and friendly dog. They get on well with just about everyone, though if not socialised properly they can become over-protective of their humans. The Biewer Yorkshire is a great dog for children, as they are energetic and will enjoy playing with kids.

Living with

The Biewer may seem like a soft and silky lap-dog, but they are descended from tough little rat-catching dogs from Northern England. They retain the same energetic nature as their Yorkshire Terrier ancestors. A Biewer Terrier should be walked at least once a day, and they will appreciate playing fetch or catch too! They are very affectionate and are great pets for families with children. On the whole, Biewers are sweet-tempered and charming dogs who are sure to delight and entertain their humans.