[JHurtt]

Irene I am glad you posted this because I really hope that the controversy about the Biewers can be squashed and that everyone can agree to disagree. It is completely understandable that disagreements arise.....they arise out of the passion the breeders have over these beautiful dogs.

I myself am a Biewer owner and aspiring breeder and know that I have a lot to learn. Because of that I read all of the information I can, research the different sides, and then form my opinion. Even after I have formed my opinion, I continue to read the posts from people with different views because it is never too late to learn new information that will completely change my way of thinking. I want to do what is best for my dogs and the breed and therefore will never hesitate to put aside my pride and correct my way of thinking and the methods I am following.

I am also glad to see so many posts from those of you encouraging the posts about the Biewers. While most wish to see the Biewers established as a separate breed in the U.S., the "breed" was developed from Yorkshire Terriers and therefore I never even stopped to think that posts regarding them would not be welcomed on this site. I don't own a standard Yorkie (but hope to add one to my family one day) and found this site while researching Biewers. Of course I became addicted to YT immediately and fell in love with the "family" here. When the posts debating whether Biewer discussions should be allowed on this site started to pop up I became rather upset. Whew....it was nice to say that as I have been holding it in for quite some time.

I apologize for getting a little long-winded on this one......