About Biewer Terriers

GENERAL APPEARANCE:

The Biewer Terrier originated in Germany in the 1980s. The breed descends from Yorkshire Terriers carrying a recessive piebald gene, which produced dogs with a distinctive tricolour coat pattern. Through selective breeding by Werner and Gertrud Biewer, these dogs were stabilized in type and appearance. Originally presented under the name “Biewer Yorkshire Terrier à la Pom Pon,” the breed subsequently developed its own characteristics and identity. Today, the Biewer Terrier is recognized in several countries as an independent breed and not merely a colour variety of the Yorkshire Terrier.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY:

The Biewer Terrier is a small, elegant, long-haired terrier of fine bone and harmonious proportions. The body is slightly longer than high, giving a compact yet rectangular outline. The coat is long, straight, silky in texture, and lies flat, parted down the centre of the back from the head to the tail. The colour pattern is symmetrical and clearly defined, with white forming an essential part of the body colour. The head is well-proportioned, with dark, lively eyes and small, erect ears set high, contributing to an alert, intelligent, and confident expression.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

The ratio of height at withers to body length is slightly less than 1:1, with the body marginally longer than tall. The length of the muzzle is slightly shorter than the length of the skull, ensuring a balanced head without coarseness or exaggeration.