Biewer Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed

The Biewer Yorkshire Terrier was produced to be an irresistibly cute designer dog. While they can be taught to do some light terrier duties, they tend to be far too small to carry out strenuous work. They are not good for first-time dog owners, and they are very expensive to adopt as well as to maintain. They aren't outside dogs, and they may not do well in noisy homes or around small children.

Here are some more facts and information about the Biewer Yorkie:

Despite this newly established breed's popularity, well-documented foundation, and recent conception not 35 years ago, there remains a great amount of misinformation as well as controversy among breed clubs and even within them. You should research any claims made any of the many Biewer breed clubs that make claims about these dogs, as there is probably still much to learn as the breed is developed. Fortunately, there are a few books with Biewer Yorkie breed information which should help to clarify the emergent traits.

Still, most breeders and Biewer owners agree that these are very intelligent dogs that are perhaps too mischievous for their size. They retain the terrier's desire to run off, explore, and chase things.

These dogs are extremely loyal, very devoted, and are used more and more as therapy dogs. While they prefer to be guard dogs for their owners, they are even-tempered around those they know.

One of the goals during the breeding program was to have a dog that could remain inside of small apartments and require little exercise. Although Biewers are terriers at heart, these dogs do tend to be fine without lots of long walks. They aren't lazy, but they are too small to be strong, and they are best kept from exerting themselves.

There are many purported types of varieties of the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier. Unfortunately, there is no standard regarding the various categories, the definitions of the different types of variations, or even the proper name by way of breed development. The typical variation of mixed breed dogs is defined by the generational, i.e., F1, etc. The Biewer, however, is not exactly a hybrid even as it is not a fully acknowledged breed, which only complicates matters. Most breeders seek to "grow" their own strain of Biewer according to coat color, bloodline, size, or their favored breed club. Because of this, it may be some time before a comprehensive standard is agreed upon between the AKC and IBC Germany, let alone universally. Some breeders use American Yorkies, some use Yorkie Terriers, and some use two Biewers. All of this and more will significantly affect the generational aspects, the puppies produced, and ultimately the variations.

As for coats, they should all be the same. Ultimately, this dog is produced from breeding two Yorkies with dominant piebald genes. Still, there are some clubs that claim that the Biewer may be different from the exclusively tri-colored Biewers that tend to be universally recognized.

The one variation that is most likely the easiest to identify is the size variety. Designer dogs that seem to be the most in demand are the smallest ones. Because of this, the Biewer Yorkie teacup tends to be size varietal that is the most marketed one. Most breeders of these little Biewer Yorkies have their own names for their teacup puppies.

This developing breed doesn't have many problems specific to the dogs produced, but there are some very serious problems. Liver shunt, also known as "congenital portosystemic shunt," can occur in some of the puppies. When it does, the two parents should not be allowed to ever again breed, whether between themselves or with any other dogs. This condition, which is treatable if early diagnosis is performed, also means the dog with shunt should be spayed or neutered as soon as possible.

Some of the other health concerns that may affect Biewers are:

• Hypoglycemia
• Patellar luxation
• Heart problems
• Sensitive stomach
• Collapsing tracheas
• Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

The typical lifespan for the average Biewer is about 12 to 15 years.