[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by pstinard

Great explanation! I hope that Biewer breeders and owners can step in and answer the first question: Is the Biewer significantly different in those qualities of size, appearance, temperament, structure, and function? For size, I'll give an answer and say no, since they are roughly the same size as the Yorkshire Terrier, but there are many other distinct breeds that are also same size as the Yorkshire Terrier. How about the other traits mentioned?

The second question, does a single gene make or break a breed? The answer is no, but if breeders are seeing "off types" as defined by breed standards, they should do the utmost possible to remove them from their breeding stock. Otherwise the breed will morph and change to be something different. Would anyone else care to answer?

Biewers have already been recognized as a breed of its own.

How long have you been involved with the breed? just curious.