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Biewer Champions
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Pronunciation:
bee-wer
Breed Description:
The Biewer breed of dog is a toy sized breed of dog that looks very similar to the Yorkshire Terrier. They are usually a compact dog that is robust without appearing course. They have delicate legs and their slightly domed head and small muzzle are delicate looking. The body is usually slightly longer than they are tall and the tail is long. The ears of the Biewer are small and triangle in shape. They are held erect.
The coat of the Biewer consists of a double coat. The undercoat is short and soft and very dense. The topcoat is long and has a silky texture to it. There should be a part along the spine and the coat should hang down on either side to the dog's feet. The hair on the head should also be long and silky and is commonly kept in a topknot. The Biewer has a set color pattern and it is usually white-blue-gold on the head, white on the chest, legs and belly, and black on the back. The Biewer can have more of a blend of the three colors, however, the one described above is the more desired color.
Temperament:
The Biewer breed of dog is known for being an intelligent little dog that is full of spunk. They can be demanding at times but this is a true companion breed that loves being with their family. They can be quite playful and really enjoy hamming it up for an audience. In addition, the Biewer is usually very brave and will often get into everything, which can be nerve wracking for their owners. They usually do well with children but due to their small size, they are better suited to homes with older children. Lastly, the breed usually gets along well with cats and other dogs but they are often too fearless to back down from a bigger dog so be careful with your Biewer and the dog's he socializes with.
Height:
The average height for a Biewer is between 7 to 8.5 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Biewer is between 6 to 7 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Biewer breed of dog is a hardy breed with no known health problems. It is important to note that the Biewer does suffer from stomach problems and can have a very sensitive stomach.
Living Conditions:
The Biewer breed of dog is versatile when it comes to living conditions and they can live in both apartments and homes with yards. They should not live outdoors and do best when they are inside with their family as a companion dog.
Exercise:
The Biewer breed of dog is an active breed that requires between 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day. Generally, two good walks will meet their needs but it is also important to give them an opportunity for off leash exercise as well.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Biewer breed of dog can be easy or difficult to groom depending on whether you are keeping them in their full coat. If you are not, then the breed will simply need to have their hair clipped every six to eight weeks. Bathing can be done when the coat is clipped and the only other care is the nails and ears. If you keep them in full coat, you will need to brush them on a daily basis to keep the hair from tangling. You will also need to trim the coat around the ears and feet to prevent matting. The hair will also need to be kept in a topknot. Bathing should be done once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Biewer breed of dog is a purebred breed of dog that was actually created from the Yorkshire Terrier. In 1984, a litter of Yorkshire Terrier puppies were born with one puppy that was piebald in coloring. The piebald puppy, belonging to Gertrud and Werner Biewer from Germany was the foundation dog for the Biewer breed as we know it today. The piebald puppy was bred back to other Yorkshire Terriers and the breed as we know it today was created. The Biewer is not recognized by the AKC but it has been recognized with a number of registries. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
