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S TANDARD OF THE B IEWER T ERRIER General Appearance - The Biewer Terrier is an elegant, longhaired, uniquely colored toy terrier with a breed signature ponytail. The coat parts down the middle, hanging straight and evenly on both sides of the body as though a comb has been used to part it. The back is level, with height at withers being equal to height at the croup. Although the outline of the dog gives the appearance of a square, the body length is slightly longer than the overall height. The tail is set high and carried well arched over the body, covered with a long luxurious plume. The Biewer Terrier has a lighthearted whimsical, childlike attitude. Although mischievous at times, they are obedient and make a loyal companion. Size, Proportion, Substance — Size - Height at the withers is the same as the height at the croup, measuring 7 to 11 inches, with weight being 4 to 8 pounds. Proportion - Length of body from prosternum to ischium is longer than over all height, making the dog off square although square is acceptable. Substance - Body is fine to medium boned with a level top line. Serious fault - Over 8 pounds. Head – Expression - Is more human than that of a dog, being bright and intelligent. Eyes - Are medium sized and may be round or almond shaped with a crisp, clear countenance. Iris – as dark as possible. Ears - Are small, upright, V shaped, moderately wide set and covered with hair except the tips being shaved. They are set to the back of the skull and the base is level with the eyes. Skull - Slightly rounded. Stop - Moderate. Muzzle - One-third the length of the head. Eye rims, Nose, and Lips - Completely black. Bite - Level or scissor bite. Teeth - Straight and even. Serious fault - Incomplete pigment on the eye rims, nose, and lip; ears not standing erect. Disqualifications - Blue eye(s); Brown or liver pigmentation of the eye rims, nose, and lips. Neck, Topline and Body – Neck - Moderate in length, free from throatiness. Topline - Level. Body - length is slightly longer than the overall height although square is acceptable . Chest - Comes to the elbows with a good width. Ribs- Moderately sprung. Underline - Slightly tucked up. Back - Level topline. Loin - Well developed and strong. Tail - Set high when in movement carried well arched over the body in a graceful sickle curve, covered with a long luxurious plume. Plume lies to either side of the body. Length of tailbone must go to the stifles or longer. When reposed, the tail may be relaxed. A kink in the tail is not to be faulted. Serious faults - Roach or rounded back; high in the front or rear. Forequarters - Forelegs should be straight, elbows neither in nor out. Angulation - Moderate. Shoulders are nicely laid back to allow for good reach and freedom of movement. Elbows - Set close to the body. Legs - Straight when viewed from the front are muscular and covered with hair. Pasterns - Up and straight. Dewclaws - May be removed but not required. Feet - Round. Toes - Well arched covered with hair which may be trimmed not to impede movement or trimmed to show the shape of the foot. Pads - Black and/or flesh. Nails - Black and/or white. Disqualification - Brown or liver pigmentation of the pads. Hindquarters - In balance with the forequarters. Angulation - Rear to match front. Legs - Hind legs are straight when viewed from behind, muscular and covered with hair. Stifle - Slightly bent when viewed from the side. Hocks - Straight when viewed from behind, pointing neither in
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