Are Biewer's Rare?
 

This is an ad I found on kijiji saying that the Biewer is rare and unique. is that true?

If you love owning a smaller toy breed or the standard Yorkshire Terrier, but would like something more unique and new … then the Biewer is perfect for you.

The Biewer is like a Yorkie, but with a white coat due to a recessive piebald gene mutation! They are rare and very stunning!

We are here to breed some of the best puppies with the correct temperament, lush silky coats, a beautiful face and deep dark pigments.

We have 2 little boys that are looking for very loving homes! The little girl is currently pending, but she might become available.

Boys should be about 3.5 - 5 pounds full grown!

All our dogs are registered with the original International Biewer Club (IBC) and our Biewers are imported from Germany, America and Hungary.

We breed only gorgeous, happy and healthy pets to families who want quality pets.

All our puppies come with starter care package and health guarantee!

Biewers were imported into the US in 2003 so they are quite new to the states. They are shown in rare dog breed shows. Someone showing could tell you what shows...although I know there is one this weekend in Orlando Florida.

I have one and not that it says anything....but he's the first anyone in my vet's office has ever seen.

I dont know if they are rare, but I have never looked for them to know either. The breeder I am getting my baby Bandit from in a week breeds them too. Just thought I'd throw that out there. :D

I guess you could say they are rare in the U.S. but they are becoming very popular. My Darby is the first one that had been seen in my vets office too. If you are interested in one; do your homework. Just like all popular breeds there are good breeders and bad ones. The Biewer itself is a wonderful, beautiful little dog that is just a clown under a fantastic coat. You will find good information on here, and also on Biewer Fanciers.:)

The Biewers are rare in the numbers here in the U.S. They have only been in the US since about 2005.

Right now the Biewers are shown with ARBA, NAKC, IABCA in the show rings. There is a show coming up in Southern California May 17 and 18th with ARBA.
This weekend this is a show in Orlando, Fl.

If you want to see Biewers, go to a show, meet a breeder, look at websites--mine will have new pictures tonite or tomorrow.

If you're thinking of buying one, they are a wonderful addition to a home....they are lovable, funny, and personality all in a furry package.

And since Dee seems to be modest today, you should know that she breeds beautiful, healthy, well socialized Biewers, along with Kathy785, of Heaven Sent Biewers. I have a splitter (yorkie coloured Biewer) from Kathy and I'm counting down the minutes until Bailey (formerly known as Skippy) arrives tomorrow. If you're interested in Biewers I can't recommend either of these ladies highly enough!

Tara :)

Biewers Yorkshires have only been in the states for 3 or 4 years. They are a rare breed in that they originated in Germany in 1984. They are a wonderful little breed. Happy, go lucky, comical, great great companions. Go to a show, meet some breeders and talk to them. Websites are wonderful, but they can be real fancy and not really tell you anything about who you are dealing with. Be careful with that. Get to know any breeder you are talking to. DO your research. Unfortunely there are a lot of GREEDERS out there, only into breeding these little beauties (or false representations of) for the dollar. But there are also some very caring, loving, breeders that care tremendously about this breed and where it is headed that have ONLY the true interest of their dogs at heart. You can find a lot online about the history of the breed, what is happening with the breed now, and their are various breed clubs with some different opinions. You read, you research, you will find and learn who is good to deal with and who is not.

Thanks Tara.

There are new puppy pictures on the website for you and the others to enjoy.

Mary Kay, I have an open invitation to anyone who wants to meet or see the biewers in person. Regardless of club affiliation or previous experience of breeders, I am open to visits, questions, and referaos. I am happy to review anyone's pedigrees or potential pedigrees to save folks from making a mistake like buying a puppy with LS in its pedigree.

If you are thinking of a particular breeder go to all the websites, and ask about folks' experiences with that breed. PRIVATE forums are going to give you limited information--you're spending a lot of money on these dogs--REALLY do your research.....

Couldn't have said it better myself! :thumbup:

The Biewers are shown under the "Rare Breed" category of different show venues.They are a unique breed that originated in Germany. If interested in the breed, join some forums. Meet and greet the people who are actively involved in preserving and protecting the breed. Attend a few show venue's and be selective when choosing your perfect forever pup.
The Biewer Breed Club International has a Health Registry that can help you with information on obtaining a healthy puppy.This department of the BBCI is devoted exclusively to education and critical scientific research into the genetic, communicible and acuired diseases that involve our beloved Biewer :animal-pa

Biewer_Health_Registry

Jan

There are rare breed shows all over. Come out to a show and see them and talk to the breeders and owners.

The next show in S. California is May 18 and May 19 at the Hotel Claremont at 9:30 am. Bring your sun tan lotion, a chair, lunch, and your camera and come for a fun time. American Rare Breed Association has the details.

Very well said Mary Kay and Jan! :thumbup:

The Biewers are great dogs that make wonderful little pets. There aren't a lot of them here in the U.S., but the number is definitely growing. The best advice I can give is to research, ask lots of questions, and if at all possible, go to visit the breeder and see how the dogs / puppies are housed and cared for. There are a couple of Biewer forums where you can meet great people and learn about the breed. If you are interested, just PM me.

that article says 3.5-5 pounds.... I thought the standard was the same as the standard Yorkie just coat differs.

So that would be 5-7 pounds right? :rolleyes:

Jan this is wonderful that you are involved in research programs. May I ask what they are?
We are always looking for ways to better our breeding programs based on genetic research, so we are extremely interested in the critical scientific research you are involved in.

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I have one, an import. I suggest anyone interested in a Biewer, do your research very well and don't import one. There are excellant breeders in the USA but not all are great or honest, just as in the traditional Yorkie breed. There is a lot of rumbling among the different Biewer registry clubs, be careful. I would worry about the breeder's testing for Liver Shunt before buying a Biewer.
Jessica

IMO, this should be asked through a pm.
Jessica

Make sure you ask them if dogs have the L.S. lines. There are certain lines that are known producers that you need to stay away from. Some people continue to breed these lines and don't bother telling the buyer about the probability of L.S. in their puppy.

So true. After my experience with my Biewer, wouldn't buy another. It's sad because it's a lovely breed but just too difficult to find a healthy one. There is so much grief with this breed and the breeders are also learning as they breed. My dog's littermate is a champion and being bred in the USA, an absolute joke.
Jessica

I'm sorry you had a bad experience Jennifer. Many of us had bad initial experiences I am sorry to say. But things improved once I learned the LS lines, and learned to ask the right questions and get the answers in writing. Never buy a puppy "as is"......

Do the homework, go to shows, meet the breeders, and talk to the folks who have bought and post on the forums when you are interested in a breeder for pros and cons.

Ask for references, ask for more references and ask assistance of others no matter what the breed. Go to the breeder's home.

Why, they have posted on every forum that they are involved in an International research program and their health registry is open to the public?

As far as the championships go, I agree. Up until Arba accepted the Biewer Terrier, there were 2 show venues, one says he will use the standard submitted by who ever his paying customers are and the other, until Oct. of last year, used what ever standard they were handed by the person showing, or one found on the internet. With that particular venue, you can go one weekend and receive your International title. Very few people, almost no one, nada has ever walked out without a title. One time I had missed a show and just walked up and had the judge signed my card, never even showed. WooooWhooo, I got my title and moved on up to a World Beauty Champion. (She did deserve it though. Hair almost to the ground, level top line, good face coloring.)
Titles are awarded to dogs that don't even meet the standard that they are being judged by.

The people that are still breeding the known liver shunt lines are the ones having health issues. With some of these lines came epilepsy also. They share studs that produce and further the problem.
People that have had the same problems with each litter keep breeding the same dogs and getting the same results. You have champions that have produce more bad dogs than good, but the dog is a champion and it's all about SELF glory.

Besides all that Jessica, for the most part, our breed is very healthy. I have never had any health issues in my dogs and I don't know anyone in our club that has.
I've had dogs altered due to bad bites and other things that were not health related because those traits are not what I want in our foundation, but nothing because of health.

Don't be afraid to get another one, they are one of the best dogs on Earth. With the aide of science we are going to be able knock off years of trial and error in our breeding programs.
This is an exciting time for the Biewer Terrier in America. If you are interested in learning more about the breed, we should have a DVD out by the end of May. The DVD is based on scientific findings and documented proof, not hearsay and theories. The availability of the DVD will be posted on the BTCA, Inc. web site

The Biewer has been shown with Ontario Rare Breed Club since 2006. Many of the shows are held in conjunction with Canadian Kennel Club show venues.I recently attended the Tillsonburg show, well ran and very organized.Here is the scedule Rare Breed Club of South Western Ontario - 2007 Show Schedule
For some of you who may be Canadian or visiting you can see the Beautiful Biewers strutt in the ring.
And for those interested in NAKC the Biewers have been shown since 2003 and has been following the original standard that was submitted by the ABC way back then. Visit the NAKC website for upcoming shows:thumbup:

The Biewers are being shown in many rare breed venues. Certainly, more than 4 years ago. Some organizations follow AKC show rules and make the exhibitors realllllllllllllllllllllllllllllly work for their titles. Other organizations, it can be described as "first come, first served"--as titles are "won" or earned.

When you don't always come home with a winner, then imho you are working with a good organization. Winning isn't-- because there is no one else competing with you. Winning isn't--having major faults and getting a championship. Winning should not be bought.

Are Biewers rare? Yes, they are not very common.

Find a breed club where the members share your vision, philosopy, and enthusiasm. Join them at shows. Be willing to share in the exhibitors' successes and to give and take from each other.

Come look at the American Rare Breed Association and the Biewer Terrier Club of America