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Originally Posted by SnowBlueYorkies  Yes, you have that right, Some biewers are their own breed because they did get something mixed in them. Most of those are Biewer Terriers as they are called. The true Biewer Yorkshire a la pom pon will test as a Yorkshire terrier. |
Very interesting point. I just checked with my mentor and she says that we haven't started DNA testing because the local laboratory won't release any data to us after testing. We are looking for a new laboratory, closer to where I live. Once that's finalised, we'll start DNA testing but I was wrong to say that our dogs are tested as Biewer Terriers. I know another Biewer breeder who DNA tests and confirms her dogs as Biewer Terriers, so I actually thought it was a little more straightforward and that all Biewers from the Darling von Friedheck line would test as Biewers. Assumptions are the mother of all problems!
Back on point, I don't breed Biewer Terriers. Along with the guidance of my mentor, I breed Biewer Yorkshire a'la Pom Pons. And we don't outcross with Yorkies simply because the Yorkie bloodlines in South Africa aren't breeding quality and those who are, are owned by show breeders who would never consider crossing with a Biewer.