Hi..Just thought I'd respond a bit to your question..
I first want to say I'm not an expert on Biewers, Yorkies, Genetics or breeding. I don't know much about Parties, so I can't comment on them. I've had a Yorkie for 4 years and last year I got my first Biewer...I now have 5 Biewers along with my Yorkie and Aussie...(yes, crazy about dogs)
I initally wanted to get into breeding Yorkies so I started to research..I read, I talked, I listened and there was just soo much information and soo many breeders it was very difficult to get a handle on what were good lines, good breeders etc. I felt very intimidated since I knew so little about anything, but I knew I wanted to get the best dog I could afford and learn to show
Then I became frustrated...I came across Biewers on the internet. There were not as many breeders out there to keep straight and since most of the breeders were new to Biewers and breeding them, they were friendly and helpful. I started looking in Germany and after a year of looking felt I knew enough about the lines and breeders to start the process of finding a good dog with the specific lines I wanted. In the last year I have been fortunate to get pups from 2 of my favorite lines with the 3rd lines pups coming in April (finally!!) I was blessed with a breeding age female from a breeder who was retiring in Germany and hope to breed her to a wonderful boy here in the states. It has been a long, grueling journey with many highs and lows along the way BUT worth every minute of it.
To me, the Biewers are the most wonderful dog in the world. The personalities seem to be a bit mellower then the Yorkies I've seen. Some of the terrierishness is not there (if that makes sense) Other than that, they are very much yorkie..which I love!! The coats are amazing, remind me of Josephs coat of many colors..there are many, many things that have to be just perfect to make the dog a good candidate for breeding and showing, just as there are in Yorkies. It just seemed to be a little easier for me to get started and get my arms around enough information to be comfortable with a breed that was just starting here in the states...It is a very exciting time for Biewers and their breeders. It is also a very important time as we are helping to write the history of this breed, it is an awsome responsibility.
One of the posters mentioned they got their pup from Sue at this web address
www.magnoliasmagnificentyorkies.com I would also recommend Sue highly. She is very knowledgeable and very helpful to all who have questions. There are many very good breeders here in the states, there are some very good forums to get more information about the breed and many clubs to read about. There are differing views on a few aspects regarding the Biewers but all in all, most of the people who breed, own or just dream about the Biewers are wonderful, caring devoted dog lovers.
I can't tell you the joy these little gems have added to my life, everyone who meets them just falls in love with them..just can't help it!
OK, I'm done with my book...sorry, guess you can tell I'm passionate about these guys, sorry, sorry, sorry!! My suggestion would be to join the Biewer forums, learn all you can, talk to trusted breeders and join in!
-Diana
(mom to Sydney & Millie, and painted babies Robin, Wicket, Sadie, Cleo and Nobel)