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Originally Posted by JeanieK
The Biewers and the partis are basically the same dog, just from two different lines. But the parti gene exists in both lines ad that is what has caused the parti coloring.
YES!!! Germany has just kept records and set forth standards for 20 years now. They all have only YORKIE heritage.
I just wanted to add to this post just a bit... Although the Biewers and Partis both carry the same piebald gene, they are not the same dog. The difference is in the standards. (as well as bloodlines originating in Germany) The Partis do not have any set standard, while the Biewer does.
As Kathy has pointed out already, the Biewer standards are the same as the Yorkshire Terrier standards, with the exception of the colors and the tail. Also, regarding their coats, faces, size, etc., I have seen the same differences in the Biewers as in the traditional Yorkies. Some have cottony coats, some have silk... some have smaller faces, some have longer and larger ones, some are 2 and 3 lbs, and some are 10, 11, and up. Some have ears that stand up, and some are floppy... There are good and bad examples of the breed coming over from Germany... and also irresponsible breeding here in the states are contributing to a whole variety of problems being bred into the lines. Just like the irresponsible breeding of our beloved traditional Yorkies. Unfortunately, greedy people do not care about the betterment of ANY breed.
In my opinion, when and if either the Parti and/or the Biewer gets a chance to compete in AKC Confirmation shows -- I don't see them being judged against the traditional Yorkies until they go into Best of Group. There's a long way to go before we get to this point -- and many "close-minded" people fighting against it who haven't done any "open-minded" research on these beautiful colored dogs! |