A new dog breed is being recognized by the American Kennel Club.
It’s called the Biewer (pronounced like “beaver”) terrier and the toy dog is now eligible to compete for best in show at many U.S. events.
The AKC says. “With a larger than life personality, their lighthearted, childlike whimsical attitude will keep you entertained for hours. In spite of their small stature, Biewer are hearty and athletic, able to keep up with the best of them on long walks, hikes or competing in the agility ring.”
The breed started with Mr. and Mrs. Biewer, a German couple, who instead of having children, bred, raised, sold, and showed Yorkshire Terriers. They had a very large and successful breeding program throughout the 1970s and into the ’80s. By 1981, their enthusiasm for showing the standard Yorkshire Terriers tapered off.
The first documented black, white and tan puppy born was Schneeflockchen von Friedheck on January 20, 1984.
During a visit one day, their vet and friend, Dr. Bardeleben, suggested they name the dogs after Mrs. Biewer. They chuckled as they contemplated the name, “Gertrud Biewer Yorkshire Terrier.” After much consideration, they found the “Biewer Yorkshire Terrier” to be a more suitable name.
For more details on the Biewer Terrier, please click here.
Intelligent, devoted, and amusing. Meet the Biewer Terrier → https://t.co/TFsy1Z3FyY#ThisIsAKC pic.twitter.com/B9jx5qkoVY
— American Kennel Club (@akcdoglovers) January 4, 2021
