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Originally Posted by Lee B  I will defer the answer to this to those that really know. As a "shot in the dark", the Biewers were developed by a Mr. Biewer in Germany. They breed true with white, black and tan colors. Their tails aren't docked (I think us North Americans are the only barbarians still left in the world  ), and I believe they're a little larger (per standard) than a Yorkie. Also, because they're a "new" breed, the AKC does not yet accept them into shows, so they have to "do their own thing", if you know what I mean.
A Parti Yorkie, on the other hand, is a "sport". It's not common, although you can breed a Parti to a Parti (or Parti carrier) and get white, black and tan colors, too - just like the Biewers look. Mostly though, you won't get the uniform color distribution from a Parti Yorkie that you will get from a Biewer.
Now here's the kicker: a Parti Yorkie is still a Yorkie and can have AKC registry, but it can't be shown - it's not an "acceptable" color. However, they will generally cost more, even though they're out of "standard".
It's all *very* confusing |
I put up a post about it - apparently the Biewers have very specific markings in certain areas. It's all very interesting.
Here in SA we aren't allowed to dock tails anymore either. I like my little girl with her curly tail! looks cute! It provides her with major entertainment because she chases it endlessly! lol! I wondered about showing...because their docked tails are part of the "breed standard" isn't it? I guess they have to change that now! I couldn't imagine her without a tail!
I don't think it's barbaric tho
altho i read somewhere that one of the reasons that they changed the laws is because they learned that the tail is part of the dogs spine and by docking it some people feel it interfered with their natural balance or natural body design. I guess God made them with tails for a reason! and we as humans change that because we want them to look a certain way.
Some people still dock tails even though it is illegal
my mom has 2 Jack Russells. the one has a curly tail and he is older. The other one has a docked tail and she was born after the law was passed. the breeder did it himself! EEK! Vets face a fine and/or their license revoked if caught docking tails so some breeders take it upon themselves to do it. I suppose that KUSA (Our breeders registry) doesn't see the puppies when they are registered.
Enough on all that tho! thanks for the info - I feel like i took over this post! sorry! elbievanheerden, your puppies are normal
show us some pictures!