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Biewer
The Biewer is a rare breed of toy dog. The breed can be found only in its country of origin, which is Germany. The breed was imported into the USA in 2003 by Mrs. Hall, a retired United Kennel Club judge.
Biewer fanciers are working towards recognition of the breed in the United States. The IABCA was a member of the German organization who had approved the Biewer in Germany, so the first Biewer puppy was shown in the US in June of 2003. The first Best In Show for the Biewer in the USA took place in November of 2003.
A National Breed Club was formed for the Biewer in the USA in 2003 and is known as the American Biewer Club (ABC). This club was the first club formed in the USA to support the breed as it was originally bred for using the original Biewer lines. The ABC abides by the German Breed standard and supports the orginal German Biewer Club.
As a very new breed, there remains some controversy over whether the Biewer is a completely separate breed or is simply a variation of the Yorkshire Terrier. The Biewer is not currently recognized by any of the major international kennel clubs.