AKA: Biewer Yorkie, Biewer Yorkshire, Biewer Terrier

Description: The Biewer is a toy terrier with long hair that hangs straight down the side of its body. Its body is neat and compact, with the tail carried up. The hair on the body is long enough to reach the ground and has a fine silky texture to it.

Dynamics: The Biewer is a very energetic dog, very eager for adventure and mischief. It is affectionate and loyal. It tends to be suspicious of strangers, though. It may not always be able to get along with other dogs and small animals. With regards to children, the Biewer takes well to older and considerate ones.

Training can be a little difficult with the Biewer. Sometimes it is easy enough to train but there are times when it becomes stubborn. It makes for an excellent watchdog. It becomes snappish when surprised or frightened despite its loving and happy temperament. The Biewer should not be overprotected to avoid it becoming neurotic.

Breed Group: Toy, Companion

Weight: 7 lbs (3.1 kg)

Height: up to 8.5 inches (22 cm)

Color: For its trunk and head piece, the Biewer’s hair is colored white, blue-white, blue, or black. For the breast, belly, and the legs, it is pure white. The Biewer’s head is white-blue-gold and symmetrically-colored.

Grooming: In grooming this breed, the owners must be ready to give it regular trimming. Bathing it every two to three weeks is also needed to maintain a healthy coat. Comb the hair with a wire comb once a week.

Country of Origin: The Biewer originated in Germany, where it was actually a piebald genetic recessive gene occurrence in two Yorkshire Terriers. In January 1984, Gertrude and Werner Biewer’s Yorkshire Terriers had one among its litter and found it attractive and cute. They then began a selective breeding process to produce more of the breed.

Activities: The Biewer is a very energetic and active dog that needs daily exercises and play sessions.

Other Info: The Biewer has a life expectancy of about 12-15 years. It is generally a healthy breed. The Biewer will do well in an apartment as long as it gets enough exercise an dot gets to play often.

AKA: Yorkie

Description: The Yorkshire Terrier is a long-haired in nature. A toy terrier whose blue and tan coat is separated on its face as well as on their base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs even and straight down to the side of their body. They are a small and rightly balanced breed, with a square proportions. Naturally, their ears are carried erect, and has black nose. Moreover, their puppies are born black and tan, and as they get older, original colors as that of an adult terrier develop. Also, tan on the eyebrow, jaws, chest and feet. They are a confirmed mature in two years. The Yorkie is considered one of the world’s smallest dog and that they do not exceed 7 lbs in their weight. They may be physically tiny but they are a known as a big dog in a little dog’s body. This breed are dense in size, sweet in nature and cheerful in character.

Temperament: Yorkshire Terriers are intelligent, confident, and affectionate. They are also cheerful and spirited. They bark as an alarm when needed.because they are too brave and self-assured, and has a typical terrier attitude. They are loyal, agrgessive, and courageous. They can be controlling or bossy if they are not properly trained for socialized. So, it is recommended for them to be trained to able to get along well with other pets especially with children and could adjust on the people around them.

Activity: This little breed has a lot of energy Yorkies needed a daily walk and loves to play. That could be the best form of exercise for them. Also, they enjoy a good romp in a secured area.

Grooming: Even though they have silky and shiny coat, their grooming requirements is just low. Brush them a lot in a week and trim the hair around the bottom for good hygiene. And trim the coat as well to keep it from just falling on the ground. They are light shedders kind of breed.

Health Problems: Their life span is around 12-15 years,Some hrealth problems are: luxating patella, liver problems, inflamed pancreas, low blood sugar, allergies, dental problems, and sensitivity to chemicals and drugs. A cold temperature is not recommended for this breed.

Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Toy

Color: Dark steel blue from back of head to root of their tail. Face, chest and feet are bright tan.

Height: 6 – 9 inches

Weight: 3 – 7 lbs. They should not exceed 7 lbs.

Country Of Origin: Great Britain

Dynamics: The Yorkshire Terrier has an independent and lively spirit, but it is also a very loyal companion and a good watchdog. He loves to run and play around.