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Originally Posted by Toby'sMama

I have one Yorkshire Terrier and one Biewer Yorkshire a la pom pon.

I think what is MISleading about this whole thread is the fact that it isn't just the name change being questioned. Most breeders and fanciers that I have talked with realize that, in order to move towards having these dogs AKC sanctioned, the "yorkshire" will most likely need to be dropped in the future. The problem with the "Biewer Terrier" at this time, is this dog is being marketed as a "breed of it's own" and MARS DNA testing have "proven" that there is mixes within the breed. Personally, I do know know IF there's something else in the mix, and at some time there may be a reputable test to prove that. Some type of "mixes" I might be able to consider -- but the word is getting out that the MARS test show a great variety of dogs involved. Saluki, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bassett Hound, Welsh Springer Spaniel... This test only goes back 3 generations, based on their website.

It is my understanding (and I could be wrong here) that in order for a "new" breed to be accepted by AKC, it has to have a mix of 3 different breeds, and they have to be bred pure for a number of generations. Now, I'm sure there is more to it, but if this is the reason that some are trying to prove that these mixes are in the breed -- just to get AKC recognition -- then something is wrong here.

In the short amount of time I have been involved in this breed -- I have not seen any "throwbacks" that I would think might pop up if indeed these mixes exist. I have seen large dogs (just like with the Yorkie)... but Bernese Mountain dog? Dogs with very big ears... but Bassett Hound? My Biewer can run like a Saluki... but I hardly think my 6 pound girl is mixed with one. Shoot -- I'm waiting to see when we're told that an Irish Wolfhound was in the mix somewhere. (that was a joke -- hopefully!)

So... for the near future... I have a Biewer Yorkshire a la pom pon!

I hope that it is many years down the road for the Biewer being recognized as an AKC breed, as I feel there is still too many unknowns -- due to the amount of inbreeding at the beginning of the breed. I would rather keep them a "rare" breed, rather than an "extinct" one.

JMHO

i think that is a good name for them.. take the terrier word out..


So... for the near future... I have a Biewer Yorkshire a la pom pon!