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Watchdog · 05-05-2011, 12:39 PM

After doing my research, I wanted my own questions answered regarding the Biewer a la pon pom, the Biewer breed and the Biewer Terrier so I went to a show venue last month in New Jersey, ARBA in hopes to be able to see some of these dogs. To my delight, there were 7 Biewer Terriers being shown and what was really interesting, AKC Yorkshire Terriers were also there. I spoke to a Mr. Robert Slack who runs ARBA to get a better understanding as to why both Yorkshire Terriers and Biewer Terriers were being shown. He told me they have now gone ALL BRED under the KC USA and Rare Breed under ARBA. He explained the Biewer Terrier breed to me and said he only accepts 4 generations out now on a pedigree for the Biewer to be shown in his venue. No Black/Tan etc. etc. is allowed on the pedigree to be shown in his venue. Apparently, because of the genetic marker now established for the Biewer Terrier he is convinced it is a purebred dog in its own right. I then had the pleasure of talking with these breeders and see with my own eyes the difference in the breed. There were 3 BTCA members there I believe, and an YTCA member showing her Yorkshire terrier and Biewer Terrier. I was amazed to see the difference in the two breeds. Even the one judge was kind enough to point different things out to me regarding the standard and what he sees in the difference of the two breeds. At one point I asked them if this breed was exclusively of the Yorkshire Terrier and they explained to me there is where the difference lies. The Biewer Terrier has other breeds mixed in with it. I believe they said the Maltese, Shih Tzu, traces of others breeds that I can’t remember offhand. However, I could definitely see the Shih Tzu in it. I was also fascinated to learn they all have von Friedhecks kennel name in the pedigrees and they told me those are Werner Biewers lines, the developer of the breed.
I was so intrigued I went home with all the information that was given to me and started contacting clubs, people, etc. etc. I wanted my own questions answered directly from the sources of all clubs and interested parties. Here are the people I contacted for those wanting to do their own research.
KUSA’s website
http://www.kusa.co.za/kusa-information
Minutes of KUSA accepting the Biewer Terrier
21/01/11 minutes
http://www.kusa.co.za/kusa-information/kusa-minutes-a-agendas
Dagmar Prescow, President IBC’s email. She will respond to your questions but takes a little while as she puts it through a translator
Dagmar Przystaw byc@gmx.com
Dagmar Przystaw internationaler_biewer_yorkshire_club@gmx.de

Biewer Breed Club of America (BBCA)
Theresa Perry, President of the BBCA and also registrar for the BBIR
theresaone@charter.net
Biewer Terrier Club of America (BTCA)
Ilona Shanklin, President. She will answer any and all of your questions regarding BTRA and BTCA
delightbiewers@yahoo.com
The BTCA also has a sister club now in South Africa and their President is a Veterinarn a Maryann Duncan. She was fascinating to converse with via email and you can contact her direct at this email. They were the club instrumental in getting the Biewer Terrier accepted with KUSA and are now doing parent profiling on all Biewer Terriers.
mmooten@mweb.co.za
Geneticist at MARS Veterinary – Responded to my direct inquiry about the genetic marker for the Biewer Terrier. They have no idea what blood is being submitted, but if it is a purebred Biewer Terrier it will hit on the marker that is in place.
customercare@marsveterinary.com
I must say, about a week ago I put a deposit on one and am so excited! These dogs are absolutely gorgeous! The tail whips over their back in this beautiful plume and they are very loveable!
I must say, about a week ago I put a deposit on one and am so excited! These dogs are absolutely gorgeous! The tail whips over their back in this beautiful plume and they are very loveable!
I just wanted to share with those interested and provide direct contacts to have your own questions answered direct for the source about this wonderful breed!

05-05-2011, 12:39 PM	#9
Watchdog BANNED! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4	After doing my research, I wanted my own questions answered regarding the Biewer a la pon pom, the Biewer breed and the Biewer Terrier so I went to a show venue last month in New Jersey, ARBA in hopes to be able to see some of these dogs. To my delight, there were 7 Biewer Terriers being shown and what was really interesting, AKC Yorkshire Terriers were also there. I spoke to a Mr. Robert Slack who runs ARBA to get a better understanding as to why both Yorkshire Terriers and Biewer Terriers were being shown. He told me they have now gone ALL BRED under the KC USA and Rare Breed under ARBA. He explained the Biewer Terrier breed to me and said he only accepts 4 generations out now on a pedigree for the Biewer to be shown in his venue. No Black/Tan etc. etc. is allowed on the pedigree to be shown in his venue. Apparently, because of the genetic marker now established for the Biewer Terrier he is convinced it is a purebred dog in its own right. I then had the pleasure of talking with these breeders and see with my own eyes the difference in the breed. There were 3 BTCA members there I believe, and an YTCA member showing her Yorkshire terrier and Biewer Terrier. I was amazed to see the difference in the two breeds. Even the one judge was kind enough to point different things out to me regarding the standard and what he sees in the difference of the two breeds. At one point I asked them if this breed was exclusively of the Yorkshire Terrier and they explained to me there is where the difference lies. The Biewer Terrier has other breeds mixed in with it. I believe they said the Maltese, Shih Tzu, traces of others breeds that I can’t remember offhand. However, I could definitely see the Shih Tzu in it. I was also fascinated to learn they all have von Friedhecks kennel name in the pedigrees and they told me those are Werner Biewers lines, the developer of the breed. I was so intrigued I went home with all the information that was given to me and started contacting clubs, people, etc. etc. I wanted my own questions answered directly from the sources of all clubs and interested parties. Here are the people I contacted for those wanting to do their own research. KUSA’s website http://www.kusa.co.za/kusa-information Minutes of KUSA accepting the Biewer Terrier 21/01/11 minutes http://www.kusa.co.za/kusa-information/kusa-minutes-a-agendas Dagmar Prescow, President IBC’s email. She will respond to your questions but takes a little while as she puts it through a translator Dagmar Przystaw byc@gmx.com Dagmar Przystaw internationaler_biewer_yorkshire_club@gmx.de Biewer Breed Club of America (BBCA) Theresa Perry, President of the BBCA and also registrar for the BBIR theresaone@charter.net Biewer Terrier Club of America (BTCA) Ilona Shanklin, President. She will answer any and all of your questions regarding BTRA and BTCA delightbiewers@yahoo.com The BTCA also has a sister club now in South Africa and their President is a Veterinarn a Maryann Duncan. She was fascinating to converse with via email and you can contact her direct at this email. They were the club instrumental in getting the Biewer Terrier accepted with KUSA and are now doing parent profiling on all Biewer Terriers. mmooten@mweb.co.za Geneticist at MARS Veterinary – Responded to my direct inquiry about the genetic marker for the Biewer Terrier. They have no idea what blood is being submitted, but if it is a purebred Biewer Terrier it will hit on the marker that is in place. customercare@marsveterinary.com I must say, about a week ago I put a deposit on one and am so excited! These dogs are absolutely gorgeous! The tail whips over their back in this beautiful plume and they are very loveable! I must say, about a week ago I put a deposit on one and am so excited! These dogs are absolutely gorgeous! The tail whips over their back in this beautiful plume and they are very loveable! I just wanted to share with those interested and provide direct contacts to have your own questions answered direct for the source about this wonderful breed!