In 1984, a pair of ordinary Yorkies gave birth to a puppy with an original color - white spots on fur. Snowflake, as the baby was named, became the ancestor of the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier breed, named after the kennel owner - Werner Biver. The Biewer is distinguished from ordinary Yorkies by the inclusion of white spots in its coat, which is why it is sometimes called the White Yorkshire Terrier. This breed was first brought to Russia in 2006, and Biewers immediately charmed lovers of decorative dogs. Now this breed is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
History of the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier
Descendants of Biewers are Yorkshire Terriers. They have been known as an independent breed since the end of the twentieth century. The reason is the birth of a puppy with an unusual color in a litter of Yorkshire dogs from famous German breeders Gertrud and Werner Biever. A tricolor black, white and gold girl named Snowflake gave birth to a new breed. Further work by dog breeders was aimed at fixing colors at the genotype level. During selection, an unexpectedly appeared recessive gene for black-white-beige coloring became dominant.
In 1988, the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier participated in a dog show for the first time; in 2004, a club for a new breed was opened in Germany, and three years later its standard was approved.
Curious facts
Interesting facts about Biewer Terriers:
- Scientists from America studied the DNA of classic Yorkies and Biewers and identified differences. Thus, it became clear that other dogs also took part in breeding the breed. Presumably lapdogs and Shih Tzus took part in the selection
- Despite their small size, Biewers are very energetic and athletic. They are able not to get tired during long walks, and are also ready to show themselves in the agility ring.
- This breed is considered hypoallergenic and is excellent for people who have negative reactions to animal fur. In addition, the Biewer has virtually no dog smell.
- In Germany, Bievers were sometimes called "a laPomPon". This is exactly what singer Margot Eskens exclaimed when she saw the Biewer Terrier given by her husband. Indeed, these dogs resemble a ball of wool.
- The color of Biewer Yorkies can change with age. So black can turn into blue, and gold into beige.
Description of the breed
The first impression of Biewer Yorkshire Terriers is that they are funny mini-dogs, almost toys, which are used as an accessory. This is not entirely true. They have their own character - playful, spontaneous. Dogs are very attached to their owners, get along well with children, and are wary of strangers. The Biewer Terrier is not perceived as a guard; it is very small, but with its ringing bark it will definitely warn of danger.
The appearance of the representatives of the breed is quite interesting - their wool is long, soft, reminiscent of a rich blanket. A distinctive feature is a high ponytail.
The dog is easy to train, can be trained, and can sometimes be stubborn. The established character traits depend on the upbringing and care of the owner for the Mini Yorkie.
York standard
According to the standard, the Biewer Terrier must have the following characteristics:
- Height 21-22 cm, weight 2-3.1 kg.
- The proportional head is round in shape with a flat forehead, the transition to the muzzle is pronounced (at an angle of 90⁰).
- The lips are not droopy, the teeth are small, even, and there is a scissor or pincer bite.
- The eyes are round, wide-set, slightly protruding, with a brown iris and dark eyelids.
- The nose is large, black, upturned.
- The ears are erect, triangular, high, but because of the fur covering them they appear low.
- The body is harmonious, with a straight back.
- The paws are smooth, straight, with developed joints and well-defined muscles.
- The claws are short, thin, white or black.
- The tail is long-haired, high, and cannot be docked.
Dog coat color
The silkiness and softness of the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier's coat cannot be ignored, although it has no undercoat. The color on the head is tricolor - symmetrically located white, black and golden spots are clearly visible. The body is light. Another option is possible - white on a black background.
A characteristic feature of wool is recoloring. By one year, its color lightens, black becomes blue, red becomes beige. The only color that remains unchanged in the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier is white.
Yorkshire Biewer character
Representatives of the breed are distinguished by their ease and friendliness. They are affectionate, sociable, love to play, and are drawn to communication. From terriers they inherited courage, perseverance and, often, stubbornness.
Until old age, Biewer Terriers are open, spontaneous, and at the same time they are unobtrusive and do not cause trouble to others. Many qualities are laid down in the character of Mini Yorkshires even in infancy, in the nursery, if they are socialized and trained.
Despite their small size, dogs cannot become toys for children. They should not be disturbed while eating or sleeping, restrained by force, teased or handled roughly. Children cannot raise a pet; it must have an adult owner, whom the dog respects and obeys unquestioningly.
Pet character
Biewer Yorkies are very energetic, intelligent, and devoted to their owner. They are distinguished by friendliness and energy. Representatives of the breed love to be the center of attention, they willingly play with their owners and always walk with their tail.
These terriers are usually very trainable and love to learn new commands and tricks.
Biewers are safe for children, but despite their small size, they are ready to protect their family. Therefore, they can sometimes react poorly to strangers.
Biewer Terriers, like most small dogs, bark loudly if they sense danger or strangers. They are more likely to refuse the idea of playing with a stranger. These Yorkies would be much more willing to bark at him.
This breed needs care and attention. In return, they will endlessly adore the owner and his entire family.
However, when pampering your pet you need to know when to stop. Biewers, like other terriers, are stubborn and willful. A spoiled dog can simply become insolent and indulge in bad behavior even with its owner.
Particular attention should be paid to the pet during a walk; you should not allow the Biewer to pick up food from the ground and bark at everyone around. It is also better to reduce contact with large dogs, since in the game they can accidentally cause injury to such a baby.
Similarities and differences between a regular Yorkie and a Biewer
The main difference can be noticed at first glance. Most of the coat is white, which is unacceptable for the British Yorkshire Terrier. Mini Yorkies have a tougher coat that is prone to matting.
There are other differences:
- Biewer Terriers are bolder;
- their psyche is more stable;
- better health, stronger physique;
- They make contact with people more easily and are more obedient.
The similarity of both breeds lies in the presence of beautiful fur, its hypoallergenicity, lack of seasonal shedding, attachment to family members, and sociability.
Training and education
Owners should understand that the Biewer Yorkie is a decorative dog. This breed does not have specialized working skills; therefore, it does not require professional training.
It is enough to teach the dog basic skills and socialize it. The pet must know and understand how it can behave in a given situation, and how it absolutely cannot. Even a tiny, but untrained terrier can begin to damage furniture and bite.
The Biewer York is a dog breed that is easy to train and even-tempered. Therefore, ill-mannered, impudent individuals are the result of a complete lack of education on the part of the owner.
Beavers need to be trained from an early age. Basic skills that it is recommended to teach your puppy:
- Training to use a collar and leash. The dog should walk with the owner, not the owner with the dog. Therefore, you need to teach walking side by side.
- The "place" command. The puppy must know its place and go there on command.
- Toilet training. Often, owners of miniature dogs train them to use a litter box. But it is not advisable to do this with Biewers, since the breed is quite energetic and requires walking. Also, in case of mistakes in the apartment, owners are advised to point out the puppy’s bad behavior only if he was caught red-handed. Otherwise, the puppy simply will not understand what he did wrong.
- Teams "Fu" and "No". These skills will help you avoid various troubles, for example, eating waste on the street, damaging furniture and things, as well as other situations. Using these commands, you can explain to your dog that it is not good to bark for any reason.
- Command "Come to me" Unquestioning execution of this command will allow you to let the dog off the leash and not worry that it will run away and get lost.
Biewer Yorkies are easy to train. They are happy to do anything next to their owner. However, this breed is very sensitive to the negative emotions of the owner. Therefore, screaming and nervousness during training are unacceptable.
Praise, affection and treats are what promote fruitful learning.
If Yorkies begin to be stubborn during training, then you should not follow their lead and give up training. Do not forget that terriers are capricious and test the strength of their owner.
When a dog feels that it is not possible to carry out a command the first time, sooner or later it will completely stop obeying its owner.
Features of care and maintenance
Biewer Yorkshire Terriers are groomed regularly. The dog is combed, bathed, trimmed, ears, eyes, claws and teeth are taken care of. Walk twice a day using a leash or harness. The diet consists of natural products or dry food. Meat, fish, vegetables and cereals are cooked until fully cooked. Pelleted food must be of high quality, hypoallergenic, and premium.
Eye and ear care
The German Yorkshire Terrier quite often has severe lacrimation, which is not a disease, but causes discomfort for the pet. Purulent discharge from the eyes not only accumulates in the corners, but leads to darkening of the fur, an unpleasant odor and inflammation. Due to anatomical features, the Biewer Terrier cannot clean its eyes on its own. They are washed daily with cotton pads soaked in a decoction of St. John's wort, chamomile or calendula.
Periodically, the Yorkie's ears are inspected and, if necessary, cleaned with a special lotion and cotton pads. If your dog is bothered by itching in the ear canal, you should contact your veterinarian. To prevent the ears from drooping, they are shaved to a third of the length from the tips.
Grooming
To ensure that the coat remains beautiful and does not mat, the terrier puppy is taught from an early age to be brushed daily using a metal comb and a massage brush. Bathe twice a month using shampoo for white fur and make sure that the dog does not lick it off. First, moisten with warm water, apply a small amount of shampoo, massage in the direction of hair growth and gently rinse. Water should not get into your ears. Next, use the balm, rinse, dry with a towel and hairdryer.
Diet
From two to five months, Yorkshire Biewer puppies are fed at least four times a day, at regular intervals. From seven months to a year, the frequency of feedings is reduced to three times, after a year - to two.
The basis of the diet is boiled lean meat (chicken, beef), liver, and sea fish. As a supplement, give rice or buckwheat porridge boiled until slimy. Pearl barley or oatmeal can cause allergies and are difficult to digest.
Vegetables (except legumes, potatoes and cabbage) are also boiled before feeding, seasoned with vegetable oil or kefir. Sweets, smoked meats, fatty cheese and baked goods should be excluded from the diet.
If dogs are prone to allergies, select high-quality food in the form of small granules.
Clean water at room temperature should be available at all times for any type of diet.
Training and raising a dog
From an early age, the puppy is trained to use the litter box, but walking is essential. Some time after feeding, he begins to sniff and behaves restlessly. At this moment, the puppy is taken for a walk. It is necessary to gradually accustom him to a leash and collar or harness. First they put it on for a few minutes, then distract it with a treat, increasing the time.
For the safety of the dog and the peace of mind of the owner, it is taught the commands “No”, “Fu”, “Come to me”, “Sit”, “Place”, “Lie down”.
Hygiene procedures, haircut
Grooming a dog includes a whole range of hygiene procedures that the owner can perform independently. Starting from two to three months, the pet can gradually be accustomed to cleaning tartar from teeth, ears, eye treatment and pedicure.
Grooming long hair is quite tedious, so many owners prefer to give their terrier a stylish haircut that will highlight its beauty and individual characteristics. First, the dog's fur is combed out, washed and dried well, stretched so that it does not curl. The first time puppies get a hygienic haircut is when they are two months old - their paws, ears, belly are cut, and the hair on their head is straightened. Once every four months, adult Yorkshire terriers receive a model haircut, their hairs are trimmed, and their ears are shaved by a third.
Mating mini Yorkshire terrier Biewer
Healthy dogs with excellent conformation and pedigree that fully comply with the standard are suitable for breeding. Males are ready for mating at one year of age, but they are allowed to breed at one and a half to two years of age. The coverage rate is no more than 20 bitches per year. The breeding animal is provided with good nutrition, rich in protein, and regular walks. They are used for mating until they reach eight to ten years of age; at a more mature age, the quality of the sires decreases.
The first mating of bitches is carried out at one and a half to two years. If pregnancy has not occurred before the age of four, it is better not to do this again, so as not to increase the risk of a dangerous late birth. A female is allowed to have no more than six litters. Knitting after eight years is not recommended.
Diseases and vaccinations
Decorative dogs are susceptible to a number of diseases, which can be avoided by studying breed lines, observation by a veterinarian, and properly organized maintenance and care. The Biewer Yorkshire Terrier may have the following pathologies:
- lameness;
- cardiomyopathy;
- pancreatitis;
- muscle atrophy;
- tracheal collapse.
To combat infections, vaccinations are necessary, which begin at two months, after giving the puppies anthelmintic. The next vaccination is carried out after changing teeth (at ten months). A mandatory condition is compliance with quarantine for two weeks. You should consult your veterinarian about the schedule of further vaccinations.
Nutrition for an adult Labrador and a puppy
There are two types of food for dogs: natural feeding and commercial feeding. The owner decides which one to choose; upon arrival at the house, the puppies eat the food they were kept on by the breeder. Transition to a new type of food
Caring for a small Labrador puppy involves feeding 5 – 6 times a day with a time interval of 4 hours. Portions are small, intended for 1 serving. Transfer to 3-4 meals a day from 5-6 months, after six months 4 times, from the age of 12 months 2 meals a day. Adults eat 2 times a day after a walk, provide access to fresh, drinking water.
Dry food
Selected based on physical activity, age and characteristics of the Labrador. The feed is already fully balanced and does not require additional supplements in the form of vitamins and minerals. For puppies up to 4 months, soak in warm water until completely swollen and homogeneous.
Preference is given to premium and super-premium food. Easy to store, no preparation required, fully balanced and meets all necessary requirements.
A bag of 3 - 5 kg is enough for 2 - 3 months. Labradors are prone to weight gain; improperly selected food can cause digestive problems.
Natural nutrition
For natural nutrition use the following products:
- Meat of low fat content, without bones and veins (veal, beef, turkey and chicken);
- Dairy products (cottage cheese, kefir and cheese);
- Eggs;
- Porridge (buckwheat, rice, wheat, oatmeal);
- Vegetables: zucchini, pumpkin, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage;
- Greens and lettuce;
- By-products: brain, stomach, lung, liver, heart;
- Sea fish;
- Fruits: apples, apricots, peaches, pear and banana;
- Bone flour;
- Vegetable fats;
- Additionally: large cartilages - gnaw;
Exclude from the diet:
- Bones, fish, chicken, any tubular;
- Grapes, plum;
- Pasta, bread;
- Spices;
- Potato;
- Citrus;
- River fish;
- Fat meat;
- Chocolate and sweets;
- Legumes.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Biewer York Terrier
Terriers easily find contact with all family members because they have a number of advantages:
- good disposition;
- agreeableness;
- livability;
- energy, playfulness;
- small in size;
- attractive appearance;
- hypoallergenic;
- learning ability.
Disadvantages of the breed:
- stubbornness;
- the need for constant coat care;
- sensitivity to hypothermia;
- presence of specific diseases;
- high cost of puppies.
Who is better to choose - Biewer or Yorkie?
Since the mini breed was developed from regular Yorkshire Terriers, they have a lot in common. When choosing a puppy, you should focus on which of the characteristics suits and pleases the dog breeder more. The Biewer Terrier has a light coat that is resistant to dirt and is less likely to get sick. The Yorkie is slightly larger, but needs to be insulated with special clothing in cold, rainy and windy weather.
The best way out is to personally visit the kennel and choose a puppy not from a photograph, but in person, observing its behavior and character.
Beaver health status
Biewers are a long-lived breed; the first representatives of the breed lived up to fifteen to seventeen years, so a long life can be predicted for a pet of this breed. Small dogs are characterized by fairly good health, but can suffer from genetically determined pathologies that are inherited.
Biewer Yorkies can suffer from gum and dental diseases, pancreatitis, and tracheal collapse.
Beavers are often diagnosed with:
- Diseases of the gums and teeth (inflammation, gingivitis, etc.).
- Irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes.
- Legg-Peters disease. Symptoms: muscle atrophy and lameness.
- Tracheal collapse. It occurs predominantly in short dogs and is characterized by suffocation and loss of consciousness.
- Heart diseases. Any cardiomyopathies cause weakness, shortness of breath, fatigue and stunted growth.
- Acute pancreatitis. Symptoms – vomiting, diarrhea, fever, most often provoked by overeating.
Suitable nicknames for Biewer Yorkies
The same beautiful nicknames are suitable for the gentle and spectacular representatives of the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier breed. Boys can be called:
- Amur.
- Bailey.
- Volt.
- Grayson.
- Henry.
- Jake.
- Dylan.
- Connor.
- Lotus.
- Leo.
- Mason.
- Morgan.
- Neo.
- Aries.
- Richie.
- Sammy.
- Topaz.
- Hugh.
- Charlie and others.
For girls, the top names are:
- Asya.
- Ava.
- Abi.
- Bailey.
- Viola.
- Bella.
- Gracie.
- Izzy.
- Clara.
- Lottie.
- Lola.
- Liv.
- Mia.
- Paisley.
- Puma.
- Riley.
- Sophie.
- Flory.
- Chloe.
- Hannah.
- Ella.
How to choose a puppy
It is optimal to purchase a puppy at the age of 3 months. During this period, babies should receive the necessary vaccinations and be ready to be separated from their mother.
Many future owners are interested in how to get a guarantee that they are purchasing a purebred puppy. First of all, you should focus on the availability of documents from the baby. Mestizos cannot have them, since each breed mating is always registered.
It is extremely rare, but still there are purebred Biewer York puppies without puppy markings. In this case, in order to distinguish them from mestizos, it is recommended to focus on the characteristics characteristic of the breed:
- At two months of age, a Biewer Yorkshire Terrier should not weigh more than 950 grams
- The coat should have no undercoat and should flow downwards.
- The color must not only be three-color, but also comply with the standard
- There should be no bald spots on the puppy's entire body.
- Ears should not droop
To all of the above, it should be added that when purchasing, you need to be interested in the hereditary diseases of the baby’s parents, and also pay attention to the appearance of the puppy. A healthy Biewer puppy should:
- be cheerful and energetic
- not shy. This point can be checked by bursting a balloon next to the puppy. A child with a healthy psyche, as a rule, should not be afraid of a sound
- have a proportional body and legs
- do not have rashes on the body and ears, as well as discharge under the eyes
The cost of Biewer Yorkshire Terrier puppies with documents is 30,000-60,000 rubles. The cost depends on the class and titles of the parents.
How much does a Biewer Yorkie puppy cost?
You can only buy a terrier from a well-known kennel. It is there that the future owner will be provided with all the documents for him. Before purchasing a dog, you need to choose the class and gender of the Yorkshire. If you want to participate in shows in the future, you need a show or breed class puppy with excellent pedigree and standards. This one costs from 50,000 to 60,000 rubles. If you are buying a Yorkie “for yourself” and are willing to put up with some violations of the standard, choose a pet-class puppy or buy from private breeders. Its price is from 15,000 to 20,000 rubles. The main thing is that the pet is healthy and active.
Reviews from Biewer Yorkshire Terrier owners
Diana, Rostov-on-Don:
We brought the Biewer Terrier boy home when he was already two months old. He is vaccinated and trained to wear a diaper, so there are no particular problems with the toilet, although he often marks everything around him. We only walk outside on our hands or on a leash, because it’s very easy to get lost. As soon as the Yorkie sees a person walking, he runs after his feet. He is cheerful in nature and doesn’t let up all day long.
Alexandra, Moscow:
I was given a Biewer Yorkshire Terrier named Sam for my birthday two years ago. After this, I no longer have free time - I need to communicate with him, play, walk him. He goes to the toilet both outside and in the litter tray. He gets very bored if I leave, worries, lies in his place and doesn’t get up until I show up. Then joy knows no bounds. The love and devotion in him is simply immeasurable.
Basic moments
Biewer Terriers are cute toy dogs with long, silky hair. Their compact size and amazing devotion to their owner make them an ideal companion dog.
The breed appeared quite recently, at the end of the 20th century, but has already gained popularity among lovers of decorative dogs.
Biewers are classified as terriers, so they have a stubborn character and energy. This is not a sofa dog that will bask in the arms of its owner all day long.
They are constantly busy with their own and common affairs and are very happy to accompany their owner everywhere.
