Newsletter 2012-02-02 THE BIEWER TERRIER - Gayle Pruett THE BIEWER TERRIER - Thanks to Gayle Pruett in the States.....
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. 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 any where on the body, legs, or
tail; pale nostrils; floppy ears; over 8 lbs.
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