Toy group · Germany
Biewer Terrier
Also called Biewer Yorkshire Terrier, Biewer Yorkie, Biewer a la Pom Pon.
Tiny dog, moderate energy, trains well with consistency.
- Playful
- Whimsical
- Loyal
- Friendly
- Devoted
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 2 to 4 kg4 to 8 lb
- Lives
- 14 to 16 years
- Energy
- Moderate
- Trains
- Moderate
- Barks
- Moderate
Training
Training a Biewer Terrier
Toy breeds. Train them like a dog, not an ornament. Small dogs skip the manners work because they can be picked up.
Consistent Routine
Start here
Thrives on routine. Establish consistent training schedule from puppyhood.
Positive Reinforcement
Responds best to reward-based training. Food and praise are effective motivators.
Socialisation Important
Friendly by nature but benefits from early socialisation to maintain confidence.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Biewer Terrier and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred for company. Small in body, and often bigger in personality than the owner expected.
Gets on with
- ChildrenHigh
- Other dogsHigh
- StrangersHigh
- CatsHigh
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 30 minutes daily. Walks and indoor play.
- Grooming
- High maintenance. Daily brushing for long coat. Regular professional grooming recommended.
- Drool
- Very Low
- Coat
- Long, Silky, Single coatWhite with Black and Gold, White with Blue and Gold
- In a flat
- Can work, with enough exercise outside it.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Luxating Patella
Moderate
Kneecap problems common in small breeds
Hypoglycemia
Moderate
Low blood sugar, especially in puppies
GI Sensitivity
Mild
Sensitive digestive system requiring careful diet
Where they come from
History
Developed in Germany in 1984 by Werner and Gertrud Biewer from Yorkshire Terriers carrying the piebald gene. One of the newest AKC-recognised breeds (2021).
