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194 GUIDE T O BREED S

BIEWER TERRIER

A FRIENDLY DOG WITH A LARGER-THAN-LIFE PERSONALITY

Height range Despite its small size, the Biewer Terrier enjoys long walks and
7–11 in (18–28 cm) is a loyal and entertaining companion. It is a color variant of
Weight range the Yorkshire Terrier that first appeared in Germany in 1984,
4–8 lb (2–4 kg)
when a blue, white, and gold puppy appeared in a litter
Life span 16 years produced from a cross between two normally colored
Origin Germany Yorkshire Terriers. Imported to the US in 2003, the
dog’s popularity increased, and it has become popular
in other countries, too.

Black lips, nose,
and eye rims
Long, silky blue,
white, and gold coat

Tail has
long plume

SILKY TERRIER

THIS AFFECTIONATE AND SOCIABLE BREED NEEDS FIRM LEADERSHIP AKC

Lighter-colored topknot
Height range This attractive dog was produced from crosses between falls over eyes
Up to 9 in (Up to 23 cm) the Yorkshire Terrier (see p.192) and the Australian Terrier (see
Weight range opposite) in the late 19th century. A typical terrier, the
Up to 9 lb (Up to 4 kg)
Silky Terrier has a fondness for digging holes, and its
Life span 12–15 years instinct to chase may put other small
Origin Australia pets at risk. Regular grooming
is needed to keep this dog’s Long, silky, gray-blue
long coat tangle-free. and tan coat

V-shaped,
erect ears
Upturned,
high-set tail

Hair parts down
center of back

Small, catlike
feet hidden by
long, tan hair

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