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Originally Posted by Breezeaway  No 1 Mr Biewer never bred any other breed his dogs came from pure traditional colored yorkies,
The one thing you have to remember is you may dilute the Biewer gene by breeding to a yorkshire Terrier but if you don't you are asking for trouble, There are not nearly enough biewers to close the books..............you will see in time. You cannot close books so quicky on a breed as the Biewer Terrier has done.
It takes years and years and years to have enough dogs to close books. |
Well I don't, in any stretch of the imagination, know "genes" and the breeding of the Biewers to the depth that you two do. However, I did sit in on a very good seminar this past February where Dr. Jerold Bell (Vet and genetics specialist) did an independent study of the Biewer breed. I do remember that he clearly stated that there was no need or reason any longer to breed the Biewer back to the Yorkshire Terrier. That he felt the breed was brought far enough forward that is wasn't necesarry to do so for breeding out health issues.
Now I realize Dr. Bell isn't "God" but he sure as sugar has a lot of knowledge and genetic research criteria behind his name. And I respect his findings.
Some of you on this thread were at that very same seminar. For that reason if I have posted anything incorrectly, please feel free to say so. The last thing I want to do is put out incorrect information.
For those who are interested, the seminar was recorded and tapes are for sale. You can PM me for the link if you'd like to purchase one.
And you both better save a seat at the "adult beverage" table for me!
