JUDGING THE BIEWER TERRIER
GAIT The Biewer Terrier moves with con- fidence and pride. Movement should be graceful, smooth and straightforward, without being stilted or hackneyed. When viewed from the side the topline remains level, he gives an impression of rapid move- ment, size considered. Hind legs should track in line with the front legs, going nei- ther inside nor outside. Tail must be up when in movement. Serious Fault —Hackneyed gait in adults. TEMPERAMENT Intelligent, loyal, and very devoted to their human family. They have a fun-lov- ing, childlike attitude that makes them a great companion for all ages. They quickly make friends with animals of any origin. The foregoing description is of the ideal Biewer Terrier. Any deviation from the above-described dog must be penalized to the extent of the deviation. SERIOUS FAULTS Roach or rounded back; Hackneyed gait in adults; Incomplete pigment on the eye rims, nose, and lips; ears not standing erect; over 8 lbs. ELIMINATING FAULTS Head falls that display topknots, or roll overs common to other breeds. DISQUALIFICATIONS Blue eye(s); Brown or liver pigmentation of the eye rims, nose, lips and pads; Any other color or combination of colors other than those that are listed. Amended February 2, 2019
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 pig- mentation 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 nor out. Dew- claws —May be removed, but not required. Feet —Round. Toes —Well arched, cov- ered 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 pig- mentation of the pads. COAT Long and flowing with a soft, silky tex- ture. Hair is straight without an undercoat, hanging close to the ground if not touching. The coat maybe trimmed to floor length for ease of movement. Head fall is tied up into a single ponytail on top of the head, hanging loose. Puppy ponytails may be placed a little lower on the head as to gather the short hairs. A bow is used for adornment; no topknots or rollovers. Feet are trimmed for a neat, clean
appearance. Trim around anus. Head falls that display topknots or roll overs common to other breeds shall be so severely penalized as to be eliminated from competition. (Authors’ Note: The hair cannot be teased to make a big poof on the forehead when mak- ing a ponytail. The ponytail must be on top of the head, not in the middle of the forehead. A puppy may have the pony tail a little lower on the head to gather the hairs. This ponytail is long enough so that it should be on top of the head, not down on the forehead. If dogs enter the show ring with these faults, they are not to be put up. Our dogs are not Yorkies and we do not want them groomed like one.) COLOR The Biewer Terrier is a uniquely col- ored toy Terrier. Head Coloring —Blue/ Black, Gold/Tan and White in good sym- metry. Any combination of the following two colors: Blue/Black and Gold/Tan OR Gold/Tan and White in good symmetry is acceptable. Body Coloring —Hair on the back is blue/black and white. Amounts of each color are of personal preference with no dominating patterns. No amount of tan hair may be found on the back, belly, chest, legs or feet. A small amount of tan hair may be found around the anus. Chest, Stomach, Legs and Tip of the Tail —White. The white from the chest should come up the neck to cover the chin. Legs are to be white from the elbows and stifles to the feet. Disqualification —Any other color or combination of colors other than those that are listed. (Authors’ Note: The accepted colors for the head are listed in the standard. Black and white is not an accepted head coloring.)
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