I Know there are 2 different breeds, the Biewer Terrier, and the Yorkshire Terrier. Although we started out with a few dogs to see if the Biewer Terrier would test true Yorkshire Terrier, we quickly became involved in a major research study because of the results of the first tests. The scientists were so fascinated with the results we ended up having almost a 100 dogs tested to strengthen the findings. Shortly thereafter the BBCI submitted 3 dogs for coat color tests which substantiates the distinct difference between the Yorkshire Terrier and Biewer Terrier even more. If you are going to be involved in scientific studies, you have to accepted the findings whether you like them or not.
I think Cindy and Jan made good points about the new breeders not knowing what their doing. Since so many of the Biewer Breeders have never bred anything before buying their dogs 3 or 4 years ago. These people now seem to know more about breeding than most people that have been breeding for decades. They need to listen more and talk less.
As far as health issues in our breed, you two must be privy to information that I am not aware of. I know of the L.S. lines that many people are breeding, is this what you are talking about? Or is it the horrible under bites I've heard about is some of the breeders offspring? We think it is important to share all issues concerning our breed. |