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The American Kennel Club announced Jan. 4 that the Biewer terrier – like those pictured – became its 197th recognized breed. (Courtesy of Biewer Terrier Club Of America And American Kennel Club)
NEW YORK – It’s called the Biewer terrier, and it’s been busy.
The American Kennel Club announced Jan. 4 that the tiny, chipper Biewer – pronounced like “beaver” – became its 197th recognized breed. That makes the toy dogs eligible to compete for best in show at many U.S. events, including the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show, which will be held in June this year instead of its usual February date.
With its long, flowing coat, pert expression and 4-to-8-pound size, the Biewer might bring to mind a Yorkshire terrier, and that’s no surprise. The Biewer was originally developed by, and gets its name from, a Yorkie-breeding German couple after one of their dogs had a puppy wit