Biewers vs. parti yorkies
 

Can someone please tell me these twos differences?:)

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http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ed-biewer.html


If you put this exactly in google: difference between parti yorkies and Biewers+yorkietalk


you will find many, many, many threads.....

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Check out my blog. It gives a basic overview

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I'll take a stab at it. It's a long, long story, so I'll try to be as brief as I can without being inaccurate. The piebald gene that gives Biewers and Parti Yorkies their distinct white patches did not originate spontaneously in the Yorkshire Terrier (as proven by DNA sequencing of the piebald gene)--it was bred in from another breed at some time in the past, and since it happened so long ago, there's no sure way of telling when and how. The Biewer lines, and at least some of the Parti lines, trace back to Stream Glen Kennels, so perhaps there is a common link there.

Parti lines have been kept close to the Yorkshire Terrier standard, and some of them have been maintained by crossing back into Yorkshire Terrier lines, so the AKC considers them to be a non-standard color Yorkshire Terrier, but a Yorkshire Terrier nonetheless.

Biewers, on the other hand, have generally been bred with other Biewers, and so their DNA has diverged enough from Yorkshire Terriers for them to be considered a separate breed. They can be distinguished from Yorkshire Terriers by DNA testing, and they were just recognized by the AKC's Foundation Stock Service as an emerging breed.

The Biewer controversy is this: Not all Biewer groups have been involved in Wisdom Panel DNA testing programs, and not all Biewer groups use the BTRA registry that was just accepted by the AKC's FSS program. The hope is that as more Biewers are tested, more will be found that conform to BTRA standards and receive acceptance into the AKC FSS program. That is the optimist in me speaking. The Biewers that have been bred by crossing into Yorkshire Terrier lines will probably not fare so well, and will probably continue to remain outside the AKC.

Come on Lynzy, you've never been one to shy away from controversy, LOL! :D

Thanks everyone. Does anyone know any Biewer Breeders in Texas?

If you google "Biewers Texas," you will find many Biewer breeders in Texas. However, before you purchase one, PLEASE check the breeder out thoroughly. See the facilities and the parents in person, ask about DNA testing for genetic diseases, and get a good health guarantee. Good luck!

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You're welcome, I'm just here to help when I can. :)

The Biewer, named after the founder,originated in Germany in the mid 80's. Over the years they are selectively bred and a standard was set. The standard is similar to the Yorkie, but calls for specific color placement. White paws, tip of the tail, symetrical coloring on the head and face, etc and no docking of tail. It has been recognized as a separate breed by some organization and can be shown in some venues. Not in the AKC

Partis are tri-colored Yorkies. They can be registered with but not shown in AKC. Can be shown in some other venues. There is no standard set for them that allows for the non-standard coloring, but typically, most Parti breeders follow the YT standard with color as the exception.

Biewer info can be found here...

http://www.biewerbci.org/

You can get more info on the Parti Yorkie here...

http://www.partiyorkshireterrierclub.com/


I know for a fact that there is is a lot of Biewers out there that have been DNA tested that do not belong to the BTRA.

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All my Biewers are DNA'd, Heath checked, microchipped before they go to their new homes.

Well, that is a good thing for them since AKC will only be accepting BTRA registered dogs. They will be one step closer to getting their dogs registered.

While you look for a Biewer, make sure it's registered with BTRA, as that is your only guarantee you are getting a purebred.

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I am sorry that is your opinion. And I do not follow that same opinion