GENERAL APPEARANCE

That of an elegant longhaired toy terrier with the hair parting down the middle and hanging straight and evenly on both sides of the dog.  Although the outline of the dog gives the appearance of a square, the body length can be slightly longer than the over-all height.  The tail is curved over the body and covered with a long flowing plume.

CHARACTERISTICS

Uncomplicated toy terrier with a lighthearted attitude and a happy temperament.  Stable and sociable with humans and with other dogs; it adapts perfectly to all ways of life and makes a loyal companion.

HEAD AND SKULL

Rather small and flat, with a moderate stop.  Not too prominent or round in skull. Muzzle not too long in proportion to the skull.  Nose black.

EYES

Medium,dark and placed to look directly forward.  Not prominent.  Edge of eyelids dark.

EARS

Small, V-shaped, upright, moderately wide set and covered with hair.  Tips should be shaved.

MOUTH

Level or scissor bite.  Teeth well placed with even jaws.

BODY

Fine to medium boned with a good level top line.  Height at the shoulders is the same as the height at the rump.  Length of the body can be slightly longer than the height of the dog.  The chest comes to the elbows with a good width.  The rib cage is moderately sprung with the underline being slightly tucked up and a short but strong loin.

FOREQUATERS

Well laid shoulders, legs absolutely straight and covered with hair.

HINDQUATERS

Straight when viewed from behind and stifles are slightly bent when viewed from the side.

FEET

Round.  Nails black or white.

TAIL

The tail is curved over the body and covered with a long flowing plume.

MOVEMENT

Sound movement, retaining level topline.

COAT

Long and flowing with a soft silky texture.  Perfectly straight without an undercoat, not woolly or wavy.

COLOUR

White-dark steelblue-gold or White-black-gold.

Head:  White-dark steelblue-gold or white-black-gold. Coloured symmetrically.

Topcoat:  Dark steelblue or black, broken up with white.  Or entirely white or dark steelblue/black with white throat.  No gold (tan) present in topcoat. Legs, belly and chest completely white.  Tip of the tail should be white.

SIZE

Up to 3.6kg.

FAULTS

Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect on health & welfare of the dog.

NOTE

Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Characteristics of the BIEWER TERRIER

A pleasant surprise is the somehow different and whimsical character of the Biewer Terriers; although also alert, intelligent and spirited the Biewers have a therapeutic affect on people.   “You just have to love them!” They are unselfish, full of humor and devotion; extremely grateful for anything that comes their way.    Wonderful to have ‘yorkies’ what does not whine and manipulate; the unique character of the Biewer Breed makes them a favourite with everybody who gets to know them!

Their extrovert personalities when playing in the house or garden are those of happy toddlers.  They love to garden enthusiastically with you!   Will investigate everything you do, always willing to lend a paw.   They have endless energy and a zest for life that is astonishing.  The highlight of their day is a walk with their owners; their opportunity to do what they love most: explore at their heart’s content!  Unlike the Yorkies that need to be spoiled like royalty, the Biewers are always content. Biewer Terriers are more relaxed with children. They are not aggressive towards other dogs or each other.  They love company and make excellent therapy dogs.