History of the breed in USA
Donna Hall has been active in the Canine Fancy since 1975. Her contributions and commitment to the Canine Rare Breed community is very impressive to say the least.
From traveling abroad internationally to the many dog shows she has attended as well as being actively involved with Shar-Pei long before their AKC recognition. Donna is directly responsible for the introduction of the beautiful Biewer to North American soil.
She was also very active with the Basenji breed and did very well with this rare breed in the show ring. Donna was active in her local club, holding the office of President and was involved in the very first Basenji Lure coursing Club followed by the Shar- Pei again before AKC recognition.
While showing her Shar-Pei Donna was introduced to the United Kennel Club. The UKC facinated her and gave her another venue in which to show her Shar-Pei. Donna's Shar-Pei "Flyers Just Because" became the very first Champion Shar-Pei in the UKC history.It was during Donna's trip to Germany while showing at a European exhibition, that she was first introduced to the tiny animated little breed we know today as the Biewer. Being very intrigued with the splendid three colored tiny dogs she made arrangements and had the opportunity to visit a kennel while in Germany. She ultimately met up with a breeder and put a reserve on a future breeding.
On Donna's return to America she set up the very First American "Mother Club" which was named "The American Biewer Club (ABC or sometimes known as Biewer Club of America).
Donna began the task of contacting several Rare Breed Clubs and requested consideration for the Biewer Breed to be exhibited in conformation events.
The first two Biewers to enter the show ring in the USA were Decoration, a little male, and a female named Delux who was imported at the same time as Decoration.
The very first show venue to allow the Biewer was the International All Breed Canine Association, also known as IABCA, in June of 2003. Decoration was the first German imported Biewer to receive a Championship and the First Biewer to win a Best in Show.
The Biewer to receive the most Best in Shows in those early years was Quigi, a beautiful male with nice bone structure and a perfectly level top line. Quigi's show photo taking Best of Breed/Variety where he also took Best In Show the same day.
Since those historic shows numerous Biewers have been shown at sanctioned IABCA shows here in the United States and Canada. The IABCA was the first organization to allow the Biewer to be shown, and was the same organization that became a part of the historic BEST IN SHOW WIN.
Until present day, the North American Kennel Club has followed the Standard submitted by the American Biewer Club and Donna Hall and the Biewer Breed Club of America (BBCA) continues to show under this Standard and in these fabulous venues.
Soon after the Biewer was accepted to be shown in Rarities better known as NAKC or the North American Kennel Club. In 2004, The American Biewer Club held it's very first National Specialty. The best of Breed winner was Diana. She was a beautiful predominately white female with nice bone structure and a perfectly level top line
Theresa Perry and her beautiful Bitch, Elisa von El Cassius Dio, hold the prestigious title for Top Female Biewer dog for 2006 and 2007 with the North American Kennel Club. Elisa or better known as Lilli went on in 2007 to attend the BYTNC Specialty where she finished her fabulous season with the Best in Specialty Show win.
The First Biewer to have the honor of showing in a AKC Misc. Group was Elisa von El Cassius Dio on November 28, 2008 at the "Motor City Specialty Sanctioned Match" in East Lansing Michigan.
Elisa (Lilli) won (BOB) Best of Breed and went on to win Group 1st in the Misc/Rare Breed Group. The judging was conducted by AKC Judge Michael Sosne. Elisa, (Lilli) is proudly owned by Theresa (BBCA President) & Jack Perry of the BBCA. Many people got to take in the beauty of the Biewer Breed and that is fabulous!
Thanks to the AKC and to Judge Sosne for allowing the Biewer to take it's place in the ring and be shown for the beautiful breed that it is!!!
Mrs. Biewer Answers Biewer Fanciers Questions
October 2007
This is a letter received from Mrs. Gertrude Biewer, wife of Werner Biewer. It was professionally translated from German to English. In it she graciously answered questions that were collected from Biewer fanciers and breeders. They were compiled and sent to her. She was not feeling well, so did not type her responses in a seperate letter, but she did answer the questions by hand in the margins of the letter in reply, with her appologies and her answers to the questions asked. The original letter in German with her handwriting is included below the English translation.
Translation: Questions in bold.
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Hallo Frau Biewer,
To begin with I would like to thank you for the nice conversation with you. The time you take to speak to people I appreciate very much, and shouldn’t be taken for granted. It made me very happy to speak with one of the people that brought this wonderful breed to life. Every moment I spend with out Biewers, I really have to thank you for.
Unfortunately, a lot of information was lost over the years on the history of the Biewer Yorkshire a la Pom Pon. Some information was passed on incorrectly; I don’t understand why, and think this should be corrected. I found it very interesting that you and your husband always were against inbreeding of Yorkshire Terries, since I have always been told that you had quite some problems with the Biewer/Biewer breeding. Often those breedings turned out way to bright.
Comment about the color: There should be no brown in the neck hair.
Comment about the bright fur: Older dogs can become brighter.
I would love to hear more on the beginning of Biewers. If you could provide more information, for example: Pictures, pedigree, I would be very thankful. I would send everything back, and would of course pay for all costs.
I believe we should save as many documents and information as possible for the people to come.
I had some pictures of our breeding printed for you, and I hope you will like them.
Maybe you could select a few on which you find the dog to have everything a Biewer should have. Maybe you would further rate those pictures by quality of the dog. Also please note the dogs that you don’t like, so that I can see what to improve.
Comment on pictures: All your pictures were beautiful.
Some American breeder had the following questions:
1. How old did the Biewer of your breeding get?
Many got old, oldest 16 years and 11 days.
2. How was the fur of the first Biewer? Was there a difference in texture with the black and white fur?
It has to be silky/flossy.
3. Did the first Biewer have more white or tan in the face?
They all were 3-colored.
4. Was the Biewer Standard developed according to your and your husband’s wishes? Was there a time where you and your husband wanted to change the standard? Would you still like to change it, now that you’ve seen how different Biewer can turn out?
I like them how they were and still are. If you breed correctly, the dogs don’t turn out that differently.
5. What mistakes did you and your husband make while breeding Biewer?
We don’t believe we made mistakes, for the dogs stayed healthy and got quite old.
6. How much black should be on the back?
The back should be separated by it.
7. How much did Darling and FruFru weigh?
1200 grams and 2.5 Kilograms.
8. What would you say is a weight limit? What are the minimum/maximum size and weight?
1200 grams to 2.5 Kilograms, very well fed 3Kilograms.
9. How small was the smallest Biewer you bred, how big the biggest?
The smallest was 1000 grams and still got 16 years old as well.
10. Did the Biewer lose beauty and health over the years?
Every dog will become sick if not held correctly.
11. Should the three colors in the face of the dog be present during youth only or also as the dog gets old?
Also as the dogs gets old.
12. Did you want the Biewer to be seen as an independent breed, or as a three-colored Yorkshire?
Well, it is a Yorky, only 3-colored.
13. When you compare Biewer and Yorkshire, it becomes apparent, that Biewer are usually much calmer. Were the first Biewer also very calm?
They are just as Terrier-Like, only more loving. All our dogs were very loving.
14. Did you and your husband ever go back to breed Yorkshire after getting enough genetic material to continue breeding Biewers? Did you stand for a pure breeding, or did you think a Yorkshire should be mixed in every now and then?
It’s a shame that people mix Yorkshires in. It is a fraud towards owner and other breeders.
We would be very happy if you could answer these questions, and want to thank already.
Translator's Comment: At the end Frau Biewer apologizes for replying so briefly on the letter, due to sickness.
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First BBCA Speciality, March 2009
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