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History of Biewer

 

Mr. and Mrs. Biewer, German breeders, noticed in a litter of Yorkshire terriers the presence of a puppy with invasive white spots. Intrigued by this anomaly and won over by the tricolor coat of this baby, Mr. and Mrs. Biewer studied the possibility of a mutation of the recessive piebald gene in their breeding lines. They began a selection work, which allowed them to create in 1984, a small dog with all the characteristics of the Yorkshire terrier but with three colors: blue, white and gold. In 1988, Mr. Biewer presented two of his subjects in an exhibition but these, not corresponding to the Yorkshire terrier standard for colors, were declared unfit for reproduction.

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Breed Recognition 

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The Biewer Terrier is recognized in more than 43 countries and has just been officially recognized by the VDH in Germany, its birthplace, as well as by the SCC in France. Indeed, since March 2024, the Biewer Terrier can now claim the LOF pedigree by initial confirmations and compete in group 3 for national shows and in group 11 for international shows. However, the Biewer or other color variants of the Yorkshire Terrier are not yet recognized by the Fédération Cynophile Internationale (FCI).

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Distribution of the Biewer Terrier in Europe

 

LGermany, the country of origin of the Biewer Terrier, has the largest number of breeders, but the breed is also developing towards Eastern Europe (Latvia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ukraine, Poland, etc.). Italy, Switzerland and Spain are at the same point as France and have started breeding for about fifteen years. More and more Biewers are born and live in France. French breeders have been able to develop lines that are as prestigious as they are different, which are now the pride of our country.

 

Clubs such as the IBC, IHR, PFK, UCI, RKF, UKU, IBA, NHC, BCF, etc. keep up to date the genealogy and evolution of Biewers or other declared colored Yorkshire Terriers, which allows the breed to be traced. These databases are indispensable. They constitute reliable and essential tools for breeders who work to produce exotic Biewers and Yorkshires corresponding to the various established standards.

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Standards

 

Each color variant of the Yorkshire terrier has its own breed name and its own standard, especially in terms of weight! Below are links to the standards of the different colors that we breed. Please read them carefully in order to choose your future puppy with full knowledge :

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* Biewer Terrier standard (Black/White/Gold or Blue/White/Gold)

* Golddust Yorkshire Terrier standard (White/Gold or all Gold)

* Biro Yorkshire Terrier standard (Chocolate/White/Gold)

* Chocolat Yorkshire Terrier standard (Chocolate with or without Tan/Gold)

* Ocean Pearl Yorkshire Terrier standard (Sable/Red/Black)

* White Ocean Pearl Yorkshire Terrier standard (Sable/Red/Black/White)

* Black Yorkshire Terrier standard (Black Solid with or without Tan/Gold)

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IMPORTANT REMINDER

The final weights of puppies when they are adults cannot be estimated with certainty.

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Maintenance and grooming

 

Grooming the Biewer or other exotic Yorkshire terriers is quite similar to grooming the Yorkshire terrier. The long hair requires regular detangling brushing, at least once a week for a dog that lives in an apartment and every day for one that has a garden. Detangling should be done with a comb so as not to leave knots. Oils can make this part of the grooming easier. The hair on the head is raised and held by an elastic band or a barrette to clear the eyes.

A bath every two weeks seems reasonable, with shampoos adapted to long hair. To limit dirt, it is preferable to shave the belly and the inside of the thighs, freeing the genitals and the anus. A conditioner helps to detangle. The hair is then dried with a hair dryer. The ears must be shaved on the upper third to make it easier to carry and the long hairs on the head are tied up to free the eyes. The eyes and ears must be cleaned every day. The teeth must be examined regularly. Products exist to remove tartar, a source of bad breath. The hair between the pads of the paws is cut so as not to hinder walking. If the dog does not wear down its nails on a hard outdoor floor, it is necessary to have them cut regularly by the groomer or veterinarian. ​

 

(Text taken from the Biewer Club de France website)