Profile of the Biewer Yorkie

The Biewer Yorkie is among the small breed of dogs. It has long fur that ends evenly on both sides of its body. Fur colors are black, brown, and white, which are all previewed on the dog in a broken pattern formation. The Biewer has poker - straight fur that resembles human hair. The texture of their fur is never "wooly" or "rough", but, instead, they have silk - like fur that sometimes tends to look on the greasy side. Their body is in perfect proportion with its legs and head. Nothing appears to protrude or be out of normal body standards on the dog.

Average life span:
This little Yorkie lives a life of about 12 to 15 years of age. It normally juggles to be 13 or 14 years of age. Dogs' age will vary upon its health. Health depends on birth strength or weaknesses, diet, exercise, and so on. Any positives to health problems could mean a shorter life, depending on how bad they are. Health problems like allergies should not affect the age of your dog. Liver, kidney, heart, bronchiole, and so on, could all decrease your Yorkies life span.

Height:
Both male and female reach a maximum height of 8.5 inches (22cm) tall. It is not uncommon for this breed to grow a maximum height of 6 or less inches tall. It is uncommon for this breed to grow more than 10 inches tall.

Weight:

The Biewer Yorkie can weigh to be 7 pounds (3.1kg). This includes both male and female. The weight of your Biewer should match its height. Example: You have a Biewer Yorkie that is 6 inches tall, it should weigh in at 4 or 5 pounds. Check in with your vet to determine your dogs healthy weight if you're unsure.

Temperament:

The Biewer is very brave, clever, and loyal, despite its size. This Yorkie tends to think it's a large breed of dog rather than a tiny breed of dog. It is not recommended to have other free-roaming-small pets with this dog, such as: other small dogs, rabbits, ferrets, cats, and so on. This Yorkie usually becomes aggressive toward these animals. They seem to do well with larger breeds of dog. If surprised or scared, this Yorkie tends to become aggressive; snapping, biting, barking, growling, scratching, ect... The Biewer tends to do well with children, but should be watched when first introduced.

Living conditions:
The Biewer Yorkie is very active indoors. They can do without a yard if well exercised. Apartment life is possible with this breed of Yorkie IF well trained, exercised, and cared for. If this does not happen, an apartment living Yorkie should not happen.