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The Biewer Terrier
The Biewer Terrier is a controversial breed from the original Yorkshire Terriers. This dog is commonly seen in dog competitions because of its long and piebald hair. Biewer Terriers are magnificent companions and are excellent watchdogs.
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Fascinating Facts
The Biewer Terrier was originally a result of genetic make up from two Yorkshire Terriers of Gertrud and Werner Biewer done in Germany on January 20, 1984. They named these Yorkie puppies as "Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom Pon", commonly called the Biewer Terrier today.
Physical Appearance
The Biewer is a small breed of dog up to 8.5 inches (22 cm.) with long-hair that hangs uniformly and fairly straight down from the skull’s base, at the sides of the body, and to the tail’s end. It can weight up to 7 pounds (3.1 kg.) but according to the BCTA, the Biewer does not have a height limit in the standard. It has a weight and proportion requirement.
Grooming
The coat of the Biewer Terrier has a silky texture; hence its maintenance is relatively easy. Daily brushing and a monthly bath is required. For easier care, trimming the fur short is a good idea. The long coat is left floor length long for show purposes and neater appearance but requires extreme maintenance.
Mood
iewers are small in size but are highly energetic, loyal, smart, brave, and a magnificent companion. This breed of dog is affectionate with their master if the master is a pack leader. If the master is not a pack leader, Biewers tend to become suspicious of strangers and become aggressive to other dogs and small animals.
With Children
The Biewer Terrier works well with children, although they are not recommended to the really small ones because very young kids tend to let the dog do whatever they want, making them feel like they are the boss and becomes demanding through time. Once they get demanding, they tend to be very noisy and unpredictable. If the parents have had the dog properly house trained and if they show the qualities of a pack leader, this breed is a nice one to have around children.
Training & Exercise
Establishing boundaries is an important factor in training a Biewer Terrier. They can live in apartments because they are fairly active indoors. A daily walk is the best but playing may not only be enough and may hamper their primal instinct to walk. If your dog zooms like a speeding bullet around the house, it is a symptom that he needs to go for longer walks. Make sure that you put them on a leash when going for long walks because this type of dog would usually run around and chase almost anything they see – even cars.
Health & Life Expectancy
The Biewer Terrier is prone to stomach problems, so make sure that distribution of meals and treats are correct. Common health problems include Collapsing trachea, Hypoglycemia and liver shunts. Biewer’s life span is about 12-15 years.
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