The Biewer Terrier – Journey to Full Recognition

by Gayle Pruett & Myrna Torres

The Biewer Terrier is an elegant, longhaired, uniquely colored toy terrier, with a breed signature ponytail neatly tied on top of its head. The coat parts down the middle, hanging straight and evenly on both sides of the body, as though a comb has been used to part it. The back is level, with height at shoulders being equal to height at the croup. Although the outline of the dog gives the appearance of a square, the body length is slightly longer than the overall height. The tail is set high and carried well arched over the body, covered with a long, luxurious plume. The Biewer Terrier has a lighthearted, whimsical, childlike attitude and will keep you entertained for hours. Although mischievous at times, they are obedient and make a loyal companion. Biewer is pronounced “beaver,” like the little dam building animals. Don’t be surprised if your Biewer Terrier greets you with a toy, as they love to carry toys around all the time.

As part of its journey to AKC, the Biewer Terrier participated in an in-depth genetic study that ultimately proved that it was an independent breed of its own with a unique DNA profile. The Biewer is the first breed to be admitted into AKC utilizing such a study. As we continue to research and study the Biewer Terrier’s genetic makeup, we can achieve a better understanding of any health issues that may be associated with our breed.

The Biewer Terrier is the first breed to be recognized as a purebred due to an in-depth genetic study that was conducted on the breed. The AKC accepted the breed, and 8 years after first applying in 2006, it then moved into the Miscellaneous Group in five short years. Although the Biewer Terrier is not recognized by the FCI or in the country of origin, it has met all the requirements set by AKC to continue moving forward into full recognition in the Toy Group.

We have come a long way since the formation of the Biewer Terrier Club of America, Inc. in 2006 to the Biewer Terrier acceptance into the AKC/FSS in April, 2014. In June of 2018, the AKC Board voted to move the breed into the Miscellaneous Group, commencing in July, 2019.

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