Biewer Terrier History

The Biewer Terrier was originally known as the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom Pon. On January 20th, 1984, the first blue, white and gold Yorkie, named Scheefloeckchen von Friedheck, was born to 1981 Dortmund Junior Champion, Darling von Friedheck and 1981 Dortmund World Champion, Fru-Fru von Friedheck.

Mr. Werner Biewer first introduced his tri-colored dogs to the show ring in March 1988, at Wiesbaden, Germany. At this time he presented 2 dogs and called them black and white Yorkies.

The VDH denied the acceptance of the dogs as being a breed of their own. They instead designated them as being of “wrong color, not for breeding.” Mr. Biewer was unhappy with this decision and began his search for a registry that would accept his beloved black and white Yorkies as a separate breed. The ACH (Allgemeiner Club der Hundefreunde Deutschland e.V.) was the first club to accept them as a distinct and separate breed. The dogs were then registered as Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom Pon.

While dining one evening the husband of singer Margot Eskens presented her with a Biewer Yorkie puppy on a platter as a gift. This incident is the very reason that the name “a la' Pom Pon” was added. It translates from French to “a tassel or colorful ball of yarn,” which perfectly described the puppy’s hair.

Mr. and Mrs. Biewer’s Yorkshire Terriers, that produced the black and white Yorkies, came from the Streamglen Kennels. There is some speculation, although not substantiated, that an accidental crossbreeding may have occurred in this kennel that did not show up until some generations later through Mr. Biewer’s dogs. They had 4 Yorkies from the Streamglen kennels, 2 of which produced the black and white colored dogs.

In 1989 when Mr. Biewer signed the standard for the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom-Pon, it was that of a Yorkshire Terrier with the coloring being white-blue-gold. The standard was short and brief at that time. Mr. Biewer died in 1997 and his wife Gertrud Biewer has since discontinued her breeding program. She dispersed her dogs to family and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Biewer kept a close reign on the Biewer breeding programs in Germany, so their quality-breeding dogs were hard to come by and were quite costly. After Mr. Biewer’s death many breeders took short cuts in their attempts to create the perfect Biewer Yorkshire Terrier.

In Nov. of 2007 Mrs. Biewer agreed to a meeting with representatives of the Biewer Terrier Club of America, Inc. at which time she shared important information about the early development of the breed and the trials and errors they had gone through to reach their goal.

With the advancement of science we have been able to prove that the Biewer Terrier is a breed uniquely it’s own. We will never truly know the complete truth about the beginning history of this fantastic breed, but we will complete the end.

Biewer Terrier Standard

General Appearance is that of an elegant longhaired tri colored toy terrier with the hair parting down the middle and hanging straight and evenly on both sides of the dog, as though a comb had been used to part the hair from the nose to the end of the body. The back is level, with height at shoulders being equal to height of the rump. 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 carried high over the body in a teacup handle fashion and covered with a long flowing plume. The Biewer Terrier has a lighthearted whimsical, child like attitude. Although mischievous at times, they are obedient and make a loyal companion.

Head is slightly rounded with a moderate stop. Muzzle is approximately one-third the length of the head. Bite can be level or scissor bite. Nose is to be completely black.

Eyes are medium sized and either round or almond shaped, with an intelligent expression looking straight ahead. The rims are

dark in color.

Ears are small, V shaped, upright, moderately wide set and covered with hair. They are

set to the back of the skull and their base is level with the eyes. Tips should be shaved.

Body is 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.

Front legs must be absolutely straight, muscular and covered with hair.

Hind legs are straight when viewed from behind and stifles are slightly bent when viewed from the side.

Feet are as round as possible, with white or black nails.

Tail is carried high over the body in a teacup handle fashion and covered with a long flowing plume. The length must go to the stifles or longer.

Coat is long and flowing with a soft silky texture. Hair is straight and without an undercoat and

should be at least ¾ to the ground.

Head fall is tied up into a single ponytail on top of the head and may be left hanging freely or put into a topknot.

Head coloring is (Blue/Black, White, Gold/Tan); (Blue/Black, Gold/Tan); (Gold/Tan, White) in good symmetry.

Hair coloring on back is blue or black and white. Amounts of each color are of personal preference with no dominating patterns.

Chest, Stomach, Legs and tip of the Tail is absolutely white. The white from the chest should come up the neck to cover the chin.

Temperament of the Biewer Terrier is intelligent, loyal and very devoted to their human family.  They have a fun loving, child like attitude that makes them a great companion for all ages.

Weight is 4 to 8 pounds.

Faults are a roach or rounded back; brown, gold or tan anywhere on the body, legs, or tail; pale nostrils; floppy ears; over 8 lbs.