Chihuahua vs Biewer Terrier
Compare the Chihuahua to the Biewer Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Biewer Terriers.
Compare the Chihuahua to the Biewer Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Biewer Terriers.
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Biewer Terrier |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
Lifespan | 15-20 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
Height | 6-9 in. | 8-8 in. |
Weight | 3-6 lb | 4-8 lb |
Intelligence | High | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | Mexico | Germany |
Origin Year | 1850 AD | 1984 AD |
Temperament | ||
Overall Friendliness | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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Living Environment | ||
Apartment | Yes | Yes |
Indoor | Yes | Yes |
Small Yard | No | No |
Medium Yard | No | No |
Large Yard | No | No |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 80°F | 50°F to 80°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | High | Medium-High |
Exercise Required | Medium | Low |
Top Running Speed | 18 mph | 14 mph |
Strength | Low | Low |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Low | High |
Shedding | Medium | None-Low |
Dander | Low | None-Low |
Drool Amount | None | None |
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Biewer Terrier |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
Independent | No | No |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | No | No |
Average | Yes | Yes |
Focused & Patient | No | No |
Breed Instincts | ||
Aggression | Below Average | Very Low |
Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
Chasing | Below Average | Average |
Follow Commands | Below Average | Very Low |
Fighting | Below Average | Very Low |
Guarding | Below Average | Average |
Herding | Very Low | Very Low |
Hunting | Average | Below Average |
Protection | Below Average | Very Low |
Remove Vermin | High | High |
Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
Watch | High | Average |
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Biewer Terrier |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 15-20 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Collapsed Trachea | Yes | Yes |
Heart Murmurs | Yes | No |
Hydrocephalus | Yes | No |
Hypoglycemia | Yes | Yes |
Legg-perthes Disease | No | Yes |
Open Fontanel | Yes | No |
Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
Pulmonic Stenosis | Yes | No |
Sensitive Stomach | No | Yes |
Shivering | Yes | No |
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Biewer Terrier |
Coat | ||
Fur | Yes | No |
Hair | No | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Double Coat | Yes | No |
Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Silky | Yes | Yes |
Straight | Yes | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Short | Yes | No |
Long | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Black | Yes | No |
Black & Red | Yes | No |
Black & Silver | Yes | No |
Black & Tan | Yes | No |
Black & White | Yes | No |
Black Sabled Fawn | Yes | No |
Black Sabled Silver | Yes | No |
Blue | Yes | No |
Blue & White | Yes | No |
Blue Brindled Fawn | Yes | No |
Blue Fawn | Yes | No |
Chocolate | Yes | No |
Chocolate & Tan | Yes | No |
Chocolate & White | Yes | No |
Chocolate Blue | Yes | No |
Chocolate Brindled Fawn | Yes | No |
Chocolate Sabled Fawn | Yes | No |
Cream | Yes | No |
Cream & White | Yes | No |
Fawn | Yes | No |
Fawn & White | Yes | No |
Fawn Brindled Black | Yes | No |
Gold | Yes | No |
Gold & White | Yes | No |
Red | Yes | No |
Red & White | Yes | No |
Silver | Yes | No |
Silver & White | Yes | No |
White | Yes | No |
Black, Tan&white | No | Yes |
Blue, Tan&white | No | Yes |
Chocolate, Tan&white | No | Yes |