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Biewer Terrier

Biewer Terrier

The Biewer Terrier is a delightfully elegant toy companion with a long, silky, tricolour coat. Affectionate and playful, it suits apartment life with regular grooming and gentle training.

Breed Group
Toy
Activity Level
Moderate
Size Category
Small
Coat Type
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Activity Level
Moderate
Trainability
High
Shedding Level
Minimal
Family Friendly
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
Hypoallergenic
Yes
Breed Type
Purebred

Breed History

Developed in Germany from Yorkshire Terrier lines, the Biewer (pronounced “Bee-vair”) features a distinct tricolour pattern and has gained recognition as a purebred toy companion.

Physical Characteristics

Athletic and well-balanced with hallmark breed features.

  • Weight: 4–8 lb (1.8–3.6 kg)
  • Height: 7–11 in (18–28 cm)
  • Coat type: Single coat; long and silky
  • Coat colors: Tricolour (white/blue/gold variations)
  • Distinctive traits: Fine-boned toy with level topline; high head carriage; flowing coat

Grooming

Long, silky hair needs frequent care or a practical puppy trim.

  • Brushing: Daily for full coat; detangle gently to prevent breakage.
  • Bathing: Every 2–3 weeks; use coat-safe products.
  • Topknots/Face: Keep hair out of eyes; tidy muzzle.
  • Nails/Teeth: Nails every 2–3 weeks; small-breed dental care is a must.

Exercise Needs

Small but sprightly—short, fun sessions work best.

  • Daily duration: 20–40 minutes total.
  • Activities: Indoor games, short walks, basic agility for fun.

Training Tips

Sweet and attentive, but can be a bit sensitive.

  • Approach: Positive reinforcement; gentle handling.
  • Focus areas: House training, polite greetings, travel/crate comfort.

Nutrition & Diet

Toy-breed feeding with attention to portion size and blood sugar stability.

  • Food type: High-quality toy-breed formula or balanced fresh.
  • Quantity: ~0.5–1 cup/day split into 2–3 small meals.

Adoption & Breeders

Work with ethical, health-testing breeders familiar with the breed’s coat and grooming.

  • Breeders: Referrals via national clubs; ask about patellas and trachea.
  • Rescue: Toy-breed rescues may occasionally have Biewers.

Health Concerns

Choose breeders who screen for small-breed concerns.

  • Orthopedic: Patellar luxation.
  • Dental: Early tartar; maintain dental care.
  • Trachea: Collapsing trachea risk in toy breeds—use harnesses.
  • Life expectancy: 12–16 years.

Frequent Asked Questions

Is the Biewer Terrier hypoallergenic?
Often suitable for allergy sufferers; no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

How much grooming is needed?
Daily brushing for full coats; many keep a puppy trim for easier upkeep.

Good with kids?
Best with gentle, supervised handling due to small size.

Apartment-friendly?
Yes—short daily walks and playtime suffice.

Do they shed?
Minimal—long single coat sheds very little.

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