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Dogs
# The Biewer Yorkshire: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Germany
A small tricolour companion, lively and affectionate, with a long coat that requires attentive care.
Size SmallLife expectancy 13–15 yearsBudget ≈ €81/monthPuppy €1,200 – €1,700
[Find a breeder 12](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-biewer-yorkshire) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=biewer-yorkshire)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Moderate
Apartment living Excellent
First-time owners Good
Other pets Fair
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Affectionate companion: He readily seeks closeness with his family and integrates well into household life.
- Very practical size: His small build makes apartment living and everyday travel easier.
- Little shedding: He sheds very little hair, which appeals to many owners who are sensitive to this point.
- Demanding coat care: Its long coat requires frequent brushing and regular grooming to prevent knots.
- Physical fragility: Its very small size makes it necessary to prevent falls, impacts, and rough handling.
- Sometimes stubborn temperament: Without a consistent framework, it can quickly pick up bad habits.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Apartment living: It adapts very well to urban housing if it goes out and plays every day.
- People often at home: It appreciates human proximity and thrives better with an attentive family.
- Lovers of well-groomed small dogs: It is suitable for people ready to take on regular grooming.
Not recommended for
- Homes where people are often absent: It does not cope well with a daily life lacking in interaction and presence.
- People looking for low maintenance: Its long coat requires real grooming discipline.
- Homes with rough handling: Its small size makes it less suited to careless environments.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
22 cmBiewer Yorkshire
- Height at the withers
- 17–27 cm
- Weight
- 1–3 kg
- Coat
- Long, silky
- FCI group
- Companion dog (not recognized by the FCI)
- Origin
- Germany
- Grooming
- High-maintenance coat
## Photos and videos
See the Biewer Yorkshire in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Biewer Yorkshire originates from a selection work carried out in Germany from Yorkshire Terrier subjects carrying a tricolour coat with white piebald markings. This line was developed in the 1980s by the German breeder couple Mr and Mrs Biewer, after whom the breed is named. Long considered as a variety of the Yorkshire Terrier rather than as a distinct breed, it remains rare in France and its institutional recognition has progressed more slowly than that of other small companion breeds.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Biewer Yorkshire is a very small, harmonious and compact dog, with a well-proportioned silhouette. Its head is small and rather flat, the muzzle short and the nose black. Its dark eyes express liveliness and intelligence, while its small upright ears in the shape of an inverted V reinforce its alert appearance. Its coat is long, straight and silky, parted by a line along the back, with a tricolour coat of white, blue and gold, or white, black and gold, the gold concentrating mainly on the head.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Lively, expressive and intelligent, the Biewer Yorkshire is above all a companion dog very attached to its home. It is affectionate with those close to it, alert and driven by a real little terrier temperament. Behind its delicate appearance, it retains an assertive personality, with a certain independence and a marked taste for interaction, play and observing its environment.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
The Biewer Yorkshire likes to live as close as possible to its family and copes well with indoor life, provided it enjoys daily walks, games and stimulation. It can be talkative and reactive to noises, which makes it a good alert dog on the scale of its size. Its chasing instinct remains modest but real towards small animals, and living with other companions requires early socialization.
Training
## Training and socialization
The education of the Biewer Yorkshire must start early, with stable rules, consistency and plenty of positive reinforcement. Its intelligence makes learning easier, but its stubborn side can appear if one gives in to its charm or if one lacks consistency. Careful socialization, gentle handling from the youngest age and short playful sessions help it become a pleasant little dog and comfortable in its own skin.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Biewer Yorkshire
The Biewer Yorkshire is a rare breed, which influences its purchase price. The cost varies mainly depending on the quality of the breeding, the origins, the health monitoring offered and the rarity of the available litters.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/biewer-yorkshire/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Biewer Yorkshire is a small dog that is generally lively, but its health requires regular attention, notably due to its very small size. Like many toy dogs, certain bone and joint structures are more vulnerable, and its preventive monitoring must be rigorous.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/biewer-yorkshire/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Biewer Yorkshire needs a high-quality diet, nutritionally dense and suited to very small dogs. The ration must cover its energy needs without promoting weight gain.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/biewer-yorkshire/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Biewer Yorkshire is often confused with the Yorkshire Terrier, whereas its tricolor coat with pronounced white markings is precisely the starting point of its selection. Its name comes directly from its German creators, the Biewer couple. Still not very widespread, it attracts lovers of small elegant dogs who are looking for a more rare house companion than the classic Yorkshire.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Biewer Yorkshire
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Biewer Yorkshire different from the Yorkshire Terrier?
Yes, it is a distinct breed or at least a separately selected line depending on the organizations, known in particular for its tricolor coat with white and its much rarer distribution.
### Can the Biewer Yorkshire live in an apartment?
Yes, it is very well suited to apartment living if it gets daily walks, play, and sufficient human presence.
### Does the Biewer Yorkshire shed a lot?
No, it sheds little, but its long coat requires daily maintenance to prevent knots and keep a clean, well-groomed coat.
## Find a Biewer Yorkshire breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Biewer Yorkshire breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Biewer Yorkshire breeders in Occitanie3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-biewer-yorkshire/occitanie) [Biewer Yorkshire breeders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-biewer-yorkshire/auvergne-rhone-alpes)
### Biewer Yorkshire breeders by country
[38 breeders of Biewer Yorkshire in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-biewer-yorkshire/germany) [12 breeders of Biewer Yorkshire in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-biewer-yorkshire) [8 breeders of Biewer Yorkshire in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-biewer-yorkshire/united-kingdom) [6 breeders of Biewer Yorkshire in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-biewer-yorkshire/austria) [6 breeders of Biewer Yorkshire in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-biewer-yorkshire/finland) [5 breeders of Biewer Yorkshire in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-biewer-yorkshire/netherlands) [5 breeders of Biewer Yorkshire in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-biewer-yorkshire/spain) [3 breeders of Biewer Yorkshire in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-biewer-yorkshire/denmark)
[All breeders of Biewer Yorkshire in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-biewer-yorkshire)
## Ready to welcome a Biewer Yorkshire?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-biewer-yorkshire)
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