BIRO Biewer YORKSHIRE
HISTORY
Originating in Germany born from a litter of black/blue-white-gold Biewer Yorkshire Terriers was a female puppy of chocolate-white-gold a "tricolor" in December of 2004, to the "Art of Highclass" kennel, German breeder, Roberto Krah. Then approximately six weeks later another female puppy born to "From the Lightning Showboy" kennel, German breeder, Birgit Rosner. Both of these breeders came together and gave their chocolate-white-gold tricolored puppies a name, BIRO, by the way of combining the first two initials of Birgit (BI) and the first two initials of Roberto (RO) names. Birgit and Roberto began breeding they're newly found BIRO's and strengthening their breed and thus has been known around the world as the BIRO Biewer Yorkshire. A great support to the breed's establishment was given by Ms Dagmar Przystaw, Chairperson of the Dogs Friends and Fanciers' International Club, Internationaler Biewer Yorkshire Terrier Club e.V (IBC) and German Dog Breeders Society. She was the first to accept the BIRO and rendered assistance in furthering of the breed.
In 2005, the first BIRO female, "Artois of High Class Relight My Chocolate Fire" was the first registered BIRO in the World to the IBC in Germany and shortly thereafter registered with the German Breeders Union. The BIRO mainstreamed to the United States and was first registered with the Biewer Biro International Registry (BBIR), followed by the American Rare Breed Association (ARBA), and by the Biro Biewer Golddust Club, Inc. (BBGC). Though some argue this, the BIRO came from two Biewer Yorkshire Terriers that came from two Yorkshire Terriers and are considered by some to be a separate breed of their own today.
APPEARANCE
The BIRO Biewer Yorkshire is a small breed, with males and females weighing up to an average of 7 pounds and measuring 8-9 inches in height. They have a distinctive coat color of chocolate-white-gold/tan color combination. Their ears are triangular and upright on top of their head. Eyes are green or hazel, with chocolate (liver) rims, nose and paw pads. The BIRO Biewer Yorkshire should always have straight hair that is silky and fall to the ground. *Note* this breed does not have an official breed standard, but AMTC has adopted the German Breed Standard for the Biewer with color change to reflect this breed.
TEMPERAMENT
Often recommend for families with older children due to this breeds small size and delicate frame, this breed is generally a wonderful family addition! In true Terrier form, this breed is unaware of their small size, and is always approaching situations as a "big dog". This breed should have early socialization as well as rules and boundaries set within the home to ensure proper obedience. This breed like the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier require daily exercise and mental stimulation. This breed is known to alert you when a car or stranger is near by.
GROOMING
Daily brushing and bathing is necessary to prevent matting of long hair.
SPECIAL NOTES
Please fully educate yourself about the BIRO Biewer Yorkshire prior to adding one to your family to ensure that you are choosing to add the proper dog to your household. Do not add one to your family unless you are able to provide life long physical and financial care. A proper fitting harness and leash is always recommended while your dog is outside.
Originating in Germany born from a litter of black/blue-white-gold Biewer Yorkshire Terriers was a female puppy of chocolate-white-gold a "tricolor" in December of 2004, to the "Art of Highclass" kennel, German breeder, Roberto Krah. Then approximately six weeks later another female puppy born to "From the Lightning Showboy" kennel, German breeder, Birgit Rosner. Both of these breeders came together and gave their chocolate-white-gold tricolored puppies a name, BIRO, by the way of combining the first two initials of Birgit (BI) and the first two initials of Roberto (RO) names. Birgit and Roberto began breeding they're newly found BIRO's and strengthening their breed and thus has been known around the world as the BIRO Biewer Yorkshire. A great support to the breed's establishment was given by Ms Dagmar Przystaw, Chairperson of the Dogs Friends and Fanciers' International Club, Internationaler Biewer Yorkshire Terrier Club e.V (IBC) and German Dog Breeders Society. She was the first to accept the BIRO and rendered assistance in furthering of the breed.
In 2005, the first BIRO female, "Artois of High Class Relight My Chocolate Fire" was the first registered BIRO in the World to the IBC in Germany and shortly thereafter registered with the German Breeders Union. The BIRO mainstreamed to the United States and was first registered with the Biewer Biro International Registry (BBIR), followed by the American Rare Breed Association (ARBA), and by the Biro Biewer Golddust Club, Inc. (BBGC). Though some argue this, the BIRO came from two Biewer Yorkshire Terriers that came from two Yorkshire Terriers and are considered by some to be a separate breed of their own today.
APPEARANCE
The BIRO Biewer Yorkshire is a small breed, with males and females weighing up to an average of 7 pounds and measuring 8-9 inches in height. They have a distinctive coat color of chocolate-white-gold/tan color combination. Their ears are triangular and upright on top of their head. Eyes are green or hazel, with chocolate (liver) rims, nose and paw pads. The BIRO Biewer Yorkshire should always have straight hair that is silky and fall to the ground. *Note* this breed does not have an official breed standard, but AMTC has adopted the German Breed Standard for the Biewer with color change to reflect this breed.
TEMPERAMENT
Often recommend for families with older children due to this breeds small size and delicate frame, this breed is generally a wonderful family addition! In true Terrier form, this breed is unaware of their small size, and is always approaching situations as a "big dog". This breed should have early socialization as well as rules and boundaries set within the home to ensure proper obedience. This breed like the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier require daily exercise and mental stimulation. This breed is known to alert you when a car or stranger is near by.
GROOMING
Daily brushing and bathing is necessary to prevent matting of long hair.
SPECIAL NOTES
Please fully educate yourself about the BIRO Biewer Yorkshire prior to adding one to your family to ensure that you are choosing to add the proper dog to your household. Do not add one to your family unless you are able to provide life long physical and financial care. A proper fitting harness and leash is always recommended while your dog is outside.
BIRO BIEWER YORKSHIRE
AMTC STANDARD
General Appearance: the smallest terrier that owns a long rich coat thats parted on the back.
Head: small and flat, by no means round or strongly formed, short catch, deep chocolate nose, eyes medium and green or hazel with intelligent expression, small ears, V-shaped, standing with short, full hair, hair on head and chin.
Neck: short, not strong.
Hull: very compact with straight backline, well-formed loin.
Limbs: completely straight, very luxuriant, covered with hair, paws round.
Tail: undocked, abundantly hairy, worn slightly higher than the backline.
Hair: medium length on the body, smooth, silky and shiny.
Color:
American Morkshire Terrier Club®, Inc. (AMTC)
AMTC STANDARD
General Appearance: the smallest terrier that owns a long rich coat thats parted on the back.
Head: small and flat, by no means round or strongly formed, short catch, deep chocolate nose, eyes medium and green or hazel with intelligent expression, small ears, V-shaped, standing with short, full hair, hair on head and chin.
Neck: short, not strong.
Hull: very compact with straight backline, well-formed loin.
Limbs: completely straight, very luxuriant, covered with hair, paws round.
Tail: undocked, abundantly hairy, worn slightly higher than the backline.
Hair: medium length on the body, smooth, silky and shiny.
Color:
- Head: chocolate/white/gold-tan, symmetrically colored.
- Outer Coat: chocolate/white, broken or closed, chocolate with white frill, no gold (tan) in top coat.
- Legs: legs, and belly and chest hair white.
- Size: up to 22 cm. Weight: about 3.1 Kg.
- Character and Suitability: a delightful, lively, cheerful, affectionate, intelligent and self-confident dog bred as a domestic dog, not only a pet, but lap dog. His hair requires careful care.
American Morkshire Terrier Club®, Inc. (AMTC)
Ms Dagmar Przystaw (middle) in white holding Biewer Yorkshire Terrier, "Sissi" offspring of Friedheck kennel.
