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Biewer Terrier

intelligent / devoted / amusing
Toy Group >>

Average sizes and life
expectancy of the breed.

Height

7-11 inches

Weight

4-8 pounds

Life Expectancy

16 years

Breed Traits & Characteristics

Affectionate With Family
  • Independent Lovey-Dovey
    100% 100%
How affectionate a breed is likely to be with family members, or other people he knows well. Some breeds can be aloof with everyone but their owner, while other breeds treat everyone they know like their best friend.
Good With Young Children
  • Not Recommended Good With Children
    60% 60%
A breed's level of tolerance and patience with childrens' behavior, and overall family-friendly nature. Dogs should always be supervised around young children, or children of any age who have little exposure to dogs.
GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS
  • Not Recommended Good With Other Dogs
    100% 100%
How generally friendly a breed is towards other dogs. Dogs should always be supervised for interactions and introductions with other dogs, but some breeds are innately more likely to get along with other dogs, both at home and in public.

Shedding Level

  • No Shedding Hair Everywhere
    20% 20%
How much fur and hair you can expect the breed to leave behind. Breeds with high shedding will need to be brushed more frequently, are more likely to trigger certain types of allergies, and are more likely to require more consistent vacuuming and lint-rolling.

Coat Grooming Frequency

  • Monthly Daily
    60% 60%
How frequently a breed requires bathing, brushing, trimming, or other kinds of coat maintenance. Consider how much time, patience, and budget you have for this type of care when looking at the grooming effort needed. All breeds require regular nail trimming.

Drooling Level

  • Less Likely to Drool Always Have a Towel
    20% 20%
How drool-prone a breed tends to be. If you're a neat freak, dogs that can leave ropes of slobber on your arm or big wet spots on your clothes may not be the right choice for you.

Coat Type

Corded
Curly
Double
Hairless
Rough
Silky
Smooth
Wavy
Wiry
Canine coats come in many different types, depending on the breed's purpose. Each coat type comes with different grooming needs, allergen potential, and shedding level. You may also just prefer the look or feel of certain coat types over others when choosing a family pet.

Coat Length

Long
Medium
Short
How long the breed's coat is expected to be. Some long-haired breeds can be trimmed short, but this will require additional upkeep to maintain.

Openness To Strangers

  • Reserved Everyone Is My Best Friend
    60% 60%
How welcoming a breed is likely to be towards strangers. Some breeds will be reserved or cautious around all strangers, regardless of the location, while other breeds will be happy to meet a new human whenever one is around!

Playfulness Level

  • Only When You Want To Play Non-Stop
    80% 80%
How enthusiastic about play a breed is likely to be, even past the age of puppyhood. Some breeds will continue wanting to play tug-of-war or fetch well into their adult years, while others will be happy to just relax on the couch with you most of the time.

Watchdog/Protective Nature

  • What's Mine Is Yours Vigilant
    40% 40%
A breed's tendency to alert you that strangers are around. These breeds are more likely to react to any potential threat, whether it's the mailman or a squirrel outside the window. These breeds are likely to warm to strangers who enter the house and are accepted by their family.

Adaptability Level

  • Lives For Routine Highly Adaptable
    60% 60%
How easily a breed handles change. This can include changes in living conditions, noise, weather, daily schedule, and other variations in day-to-day life.

Trainability Level

  • Self-Willed Eager to Please
    60% 60%
How easy it will be to train your dog, and how willing your dog will be to learn new things. Some breeds just want to make their owner proud, while others prefer to do what they want, when they want to, wherever they want!

Energy Level

  • Couch Potato High Energy
    60% 60%
The amount of exercise and mental stimulation a breed needs. High energy breeds are ready to go and eager for their next adventure. They'll spend their time running, jumping, and playing throughout the day. Low energy breeds are like couch potatoes - they're happy to simply lay around and snooze.

Barking Level

  • Only To Alert Very Vocal
    60% 60%
How often this breed vocalizes, whether it's with barks or howls. While some breeds will bark at every passer-by or bird in the window, others will only bark in particular situations. Some barkless breeds can still be vocal, using other sounds to express themselves.

Mental Stimulation Needs

  • Happy to Lounge Needs a Job or Activity
    60% 60%
How much mental stimulation a breed needs to stay happy and healthy. Purpose-bred dogs can have jobs that require decision-making, problem-solving, concentration, or other qualities, and without the brain exercise they need, they'll create their own projects to keep their minds busy -- and they probably won't be the kind of projects you'd like.

Affectionate With Family

  • Independent Lovey-Dovey
    100% 100%

How affectionate a breed is likely to be with family members, or other people he knows well. Some breeds can be aloof with everyone but their owner, while other breeds treat everyone they know like their best friend.

Good With Young Children

  • Not Recommended Good With Children
    60% 60%
A breed's level of tolerance and patience with childrens' behavior, and overall family-friendly nature. Dogs should always be supervised around young children, or children of any age who have little exposure to dogs.

GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS

  • Not Recommended Good With Other Dogs
    100% 100%
How generally friendly a breed is towards other dogs. Dogs should always be supervised for interactions and introductions with other dogs, but some breeds are innately more likely to get along with other dogs, both at home and in public.

Shedding Level

  • No Shedding Hair Everywhere
    20% 20%
How much fur and hair you can expect the breed to leave behind. Breeds with high shedding will need to be brushed more frequently, are more likely to trigger certain types of allergies, and are more likely to require more consistent vacuuming and lint-rolling.

Coat Grooming Frequency

  • Monthly Daily
    60% 60%
How frequently a breed requires bathing, brushing, trimming, or other kinds of coat maintenance. Consider how much time, patience, and budget you have for this type of care when looking at the grooming effort needed. All breeds require regular nail trimming.

Drooling Level

  • Less Likely to Drool Always Have a Towel
    20% 20%
How drool-prone a breed tends to be. If you're a neat freak, dogs that can leave ropes of slobber on your arm or big wet spots on your clothes may not be the right choice for you.

Coat Type

Corded
Curly
Double
Hairless
Rough
Silky
Smooth
Wavy
Wiry
Canine coats come in many different types, depending on the breed's purpose. Each coat type comes with different grooming needs, allergen potential, and shedding level. You may also just prefer the look or feel of certain coat types over others when choosing a family pet.

Coat Length

Long
Medium
Short
How long the breed's coat is expected to be. Some long-haired breeds can be trimmed short, but this will require additional upkeep to maintain.

Openness To Strangers

  • Reserved Everyone Is My Best Friend
    60% 60%
How welcoming a breed is likely to be towards strangers. Some breeds will be reserved or cautious around all strangers, regardless of the location, while other breeds will be happy to meet a new human whenever one is around!

Playfulness Level

  • Only When You Want To Play Non-Stop
    80% 80%
How enthusiastic about play a breed is likely to be, even past the age of puppyhood. Some breeds will continue wanting to play tug-of-war or fetch well into their adult years, while others will be happy to just relax on the couch with you most of the time.

Watchdog/Protective Nature

  • What's Mine Is Yours Vigilant
    40% 40%
A breed's tendency to alert you that strangers are around. These breeds are more likely to react to any potential threat, whether it's the mailman or a squirrel outside the window. These breeds are likely to warm to strangers who enter the house and are accepted by their family.

Adaptability Level

  • Lives For Routine Highly Adaptable
    60% 60%
How easily a breed handles change. This can include changes in living conditions, noise, weather, daily schedule, and other variations in day-to-day life.

Trainability Level

  • Self-Willed Eager to Please
    60% 60%
How easy it will be to train your dog, and how willing your dog will be to learn new things. Some breeds just want to make their owner proud, while others prefer to do what they want, when they want to, wherever they want!

Energy Level

  • Couch Potato High Energy
    60% 60%
The amount of exercise and mental stimulation a breed needs. High energy breeds are ready to go and eager for their next adventure. They'll spend their time running, jumping, and playing throughout the day. Low energy breeds are like couch potatoes - they're happy to simply lay around and snooze.

Barking Level

  • Only To Alert Very Vocal
    60% 60%
How often this breed vocalizes, whether it's with barks or howls. While some breeds will bark at every passer-by or bird in the window, others will only bark in particular situations. Some barkless breeds can still be vocal, using other sounds to express themselves.

Mental Stimulation Needs

  • Happy to Lounge Needs a Job or Activity
    60% 60%
How much mental stimulation a breed needs to stay happy and healthy. Purpose-bred dogs can have jobs that require decision-making, problem-solving, concentration, or other qualities, and without the brain exercise they need, they'll create their own projects to keep their minds busy -- and they probably won't be the kind of projects you'd like.

About the Breed

The Biewer Terrier is a beautiful, long-haired, tri-colored toy terrier whose only goal in life is to love and be loved. Even as adults, they retain a pleasant, whimsical demeanor. Carrying a toy or two is understandable.

The Biewer Terrier is a faithful, loyal family member who is also pleasant to outsiders. A substantial percentage of Biewer Terriers are cheerful dogs who smile when asked if they are happy. Despite its diminutive stature, the Biewer is a tough, agile dog who excels at vermin hunting. They are cheerful, have a childish demeanor, and enjoy carrying toys in their mouths. He is fast to notify visitors, yet he does not constantly bark. How do you say Biewer Terrier? Beaver, exactly like out little dam-building friends.

What To Expect When Caring For a Biewer Terrier

Owning a dog is not just a privilege; it’s a responsibility. They depend on us for, at minimum, food and shelter, and deserve much more. When you take a dog into your life, you need to understand the commitment that dog ownership entails.

Health

There may be certain health difficulties, like with any breed. Some dogs may suffer certain health issues in their lives, but the vast majority of Biewer Terriers are healthy. Because Biewer Terriers have sensitive GI systems, they may have an occasional soft or coloured feces. Although not life-threatening, if your dog has recurrent diarrhea or coloured stools, you should take him/her to the vet as soon as possible. The Biewer Terrier is a relatively healthy dog with no known major health problems. Having stated that, we recommend the following testing for dogs before to breeding.
Recommended Health Tests From the National Breed Club:
  • PRA/PRCD
  • Eye Examination by a board Certified ACVO Ophthalmologist
  • Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)

Grooming

The Biewer Terrier has a long coat that must be brushed frequently. The silkier coat has less matting, but the soft coats may have some mats. Minimal care is required if you prefer to maintain your Biewer in a short coat. To maintain the coat's soft, silky appearance, use high-quality products. Grooming your dog may be a fantastic bonding experience for both of you. Aside from regular brushing, an occasional bath, using high-quality products will keep them clean and looking their best. To avoid overgrowth, splitting, and cracking, their nails should be clipped on a regular basis with a nail clipper or grinder. Their ears should be checked on a regular basis to avoid wax and debris buildup, which can lead to infection. Teeth should be brushed regularly.  

Exercise

The Biewer Terrier is a calm, easygoing dog. Along with the time spent playing with their human families, their playful attitudes offer them with a natural way of self-exercise. Indoor games could include playing hide-and-seek, chasing a rolled-across-the-floor ball, or teaching them new tricks. Biewers are also good walkers, are fairly agile, and enjoy going on adventures. If you live in an apartment, even brief walks in the halls can provide exercise for your dog, especially during bad weather.

Training

The Biewer's dedication and loyalty make them the perfect family pet. Having a fun-loving, childlike attitude makes them a great companion for people of all ages and able to make friends with animals of any origin. Being extremely intelligent, they are easy to train, although potty training may take a little longer.

Nutrition

The Biewer Terrier may have a sensitive GI system and should be fed a low-protein, well-balanced diet. Kibble is recommended as canned food increases plaque build-up. If you notice your dog chewing on his feet and scratching a lot, change his food to a lamb or fish base. For the most part, you can free-feed your Biewer, but if you notice weight gain, pick up that food and feed them 2 to 3 times per day. Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.

History

Over the years, the Biewer Terrier’s heritage has been an intriguing and much-debated topic. Mr. and Mrs. Biewer started it all by breeding, raising, selling, and showing Yorkshire Terriers instead of having children. Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, they conducted a significant and successful breeding program. By 1981, their excitement for displaying standard Yorkshire Terriers had waned.

Schneeflockchen von Friedheck was the first known black, white, and tan puppy born on January 20, 1984. Schneeman, a black, white, and tan puppy, was born three months later. These puppies were one-of-a-kind and rare because they carried the recessive piebald gene, which is uncommon in Yorkies. Dr. Bardeleben, their vet and friend, suggested they name the dogs after Mrs. Biewer during a visit one day. They chuckled as they considered the name “Gertrud Biewer Yorkshire Terrier,” but after considerable deliberation, they decided that “Biewer Yorkshire Terrier” was a better fit. Both of these puppies were sold to famed German singer Margot Eskens, who proposed adding “a la Pom Pon” to their names. In 1986, the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom Pon made its public debut.

The demand for these rare pups was difficult to meet because the Biewer family did not create many Biewer-type dogs and was very picky about where their dogs were placed. Many breeders attempted to recreate the “Biewer Dog” by combining different breeds. It wasn’t long before Mr. Biewer grew unwell and was unable to assist Mrs. Biewer in carrying out their plan for the Biewer breed. Unfortunately, Mrs. Biewer had to discontinue their breeding program in order to better care for her husband during his illness.