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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  Whatever works lol |
Right?
People tend to remember "German Yorkie" more than Biewer yorkie. It's just an easy way to answer peoples' questions.
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Originally Posted by matese You have an awesome new breed to the USA and they are rare here because not many breeders are breeding them yet. They are now accepted by the AKC to be shown. I would be very proud to say my pup was a Biewer Terrier and a new breed in the USA, and yes they originated in Germany, but a Biewer Terrier is a breed of its own as is the yorkie. A terrier is a terrier, and they were breed to flush out rodents, I don't think they can ever fully remove prey drive out of any terrier. |
I am by no means ashamed by my Biewer, or try to diminish the fact that he is a Biewer. However, when short on time I need a quick answer. If I have the time educate someone on this new breed, then I take the time to do so. I tell them how they were "Foundation Stock" when I first signed up for JakJak, while the AKC considered Biewers for the registry; I share the history of the Biewer family; and why Biewers are so special to me. The puppy book that came with JakJak was so well prepared.
However, most of the time when I get asked I am out and about training JakJak. (he's developed a fear of dogs, and getting him comfortable with everything is my #1 priority) When we're training, I need to focus on him, but I also don't want to be rude. If you do Google "German" and "yorkie" the first result is Biewer Terrier. People are more likely to remember German yorkie anyway, so it's a win-win for those we encounter that would like to learn about the breed. That's how I learned about Biewers many, many years ago by referring to them as "German yorkie" until the name of the breed finally stuck. The only thing I refuse to answer is "How much was he?" cause it's no one's business but my own. Besides, he's priceless!!!
