Yorkshire Terrier has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Biewer Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Alert
Energetic
Intelligent
Playful
Courageous
Independent
Loyal

Friendly
Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Stubborn

England

Germany

Waterside, Manchester, Paisley, Skye, Dandie Dinmont Terriers

Yorkshire Terrrier

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

United Kennel Club

1800s

1980

Toy (AKC:1885)
Companion (UKC)

Toy
Companion Dog (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn

Cream
Blue
Brown
White
Black

Yorkshire Terriers are known for their coat length.

Biewer Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Yorkshire Terrier can have a litter of 12-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Biewer Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Yorkshire Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Biewer Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Portacaval Shunt
Tracheal Collapse
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Portosystemic Shunt

Patellar Luxation

Patellar Luxation

Eye
Knee
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Endoscopy

Knee
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Bile Acids

Yorkshire Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Biewer Terrier has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Yorkshire Terriers require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Biewer Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Yorkshire Terrier dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Biewer Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Yorkshire Terrier dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

While Biewer Terrier dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Walk, Play, Walking, Belly rubs, Toys, Fetch, Being held, Napping, People watching, Jump, Run, Lounge, Sniffing, Petting, Resting, Belly action, Sleeping, Running, Eating Snacks, Brushing, Cuddling, Attention, Pets, Barking, Exploring, Marking, Licking, Cuddles, Walkig, Play keep away

Playdate, Training, Walks, Tug-O-War, Walking, Watching tv, Tug-of-war, Chasing, Ball Catching, Running, Tossing toys, Napping, Belly rubs, Cuddling, Eating

Yorkshire Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Biewer Terriers are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Biewer Terrier dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Yorkshire Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Biewer Terrier, it's at least 3 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Yorkshire Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Biewer Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Yorkshire Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Biewer Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of a Yorkshire Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Biewer Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Biewer Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Yorkshire Terriers are not suitable for children.

Biewer Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Yorkshire Terriers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Biewer Terriers are not cat friendly.

Yorkshire Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Biewer Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Yorkshire Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Biewer Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.