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Originally Posted by cobden28  Oh dear, I do seem to have set the cat amongst the pigeons, don't I?
I have to admit I've not checked with our Kennel Club here in the UK, but I didn't see any parti-coloured ones when I was at Crufts earlier this year.
From what I understand these Yorkie-types have been bred with dogs such as the Shih-Tzu by unscrupulous breeders in order to get the black and white colouration. Biewers may look pretty, but if they've been produced by a backyard breeder without thought or consideration to necessary health testing of the parents the pups are just going to be a potential cause of vets bills to the future owners.
Personally I wouldn't choose to buy a 'Biewer' yorkie; I'd much rather go to a breed rescue and give a home to an unwanted/stray that needs a home, rather than be responsible for adding to the canine population of the UK. |
Biewers are not backyard breeder/mill creations bred without regard to health or standard. They are recognized (in Germany) and are their own separate breed. Happy, healthy, and so loveable when purchased from the correct breeder just like any other dog.
It is just like for Yorkies, you have to buy your breeder. Purebreds (like Yorkies) can come from backyard breeders with health problems and issues just like any mix. It doesn't matter WHAT dog you buy, it matters what breeder you get them from. Buy from a bad breeder and you run the risk of getting a sick puppy. Period.
Before you go running around comparing backyard breeder pups to the Biewer. Do your research.
They aren't "Biewer Yorkies" by the way, they are Biewer *Terriers.* Related to, but separate from, the Yorkie.
Rescues are always a good choice. No matter what.
