Biewer Terrier Club
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Biewer Terrier Club of America, Inc.
                 About the BTCA, Inc.
      The Biewer Terrier Club of America, Inc. is a non-profit organization comprised of both National and International members. Most of our members are breeders and exhibitors, although it is not necessary to be either in order to join.
      The diversity of our members is an asset to the club as some members have opted to train their dogs in the fields of service and therapy work in addition to the show ring and breeding programs. The rewards reaped by such work are insurmountable. Whether you are a breeder or a pet owner, the love of the Biewer Terrier is the common bond of this club.
      The majority of the club member, breeders have been breeding Yorkies over 10 and 15 years and are quite knowledgeable with the health issues associated with the Yorkshire Terrier breed and other small breed dogs in general.  This experience is invaluable when it comes to breeding, whelping and caring for the dogs. Before acquiring their Biewer Terriers our breeders conducted extensive research on this breed in order to produce the healthiest, best quality Biewer Terrier offspring possible.  Our members have a variety of top champion bloodlines amongst them and will be working together to ensure that they are not breeding the same lines too closely.
      Not only is it the responsibility of the parent club to preserve and protect it's breed, but it is also responsible for the education on the standard of the breed and to see to the health and welfare of the breed. With Mrs. Biewer joining the BTCA, Inc. in Nov. of 2007, we have been better able to educate the public about the history of the Biewer Terrier. Her knowledge of the early problems incurred in the development of the Biewer breed has been invaluable in our breeding programs.
       The Biewer Terrier Club of America, Inc., BTCA, Inc., is run by a board elected by its members and welcomes and encourages the input of all of its members. In order to become a member you must be 18 years of age or older. Anyone meeting the requirements may apply for membership. Once you have applied, your application will be put before the board members for consideration. Upon approval you will be sent a letter of acknowledgment and your yearly dues will be collected at that time. BTCA meetings will be held at the time of a dog show, other general gatherings or over the Internet due to the diverse locations of our members.
      It is the obligation and responsibility of a breeder to put together a first rate and ethical breeding program. By studying the health issues, character traits and history associated with the Biewer Terrier, the ultimate goal is to produce the best quality puppies possible.  The code of ethics and breeding rules are examples of what every good breeder does to ensure that you receive a happy, healthy, well-socialized puppy.
    We are involved in different research programs and have been working closely with a geneticist from Cal Poly, Veterinarians that specialize in reproduction and breeding, and Dr. Paul Jones from Mars Veterinary. We are honored to have Cindy Fuller, a pioneer in molecular genetics join our team. Her Ph.D. dissertation research involved discovery of a whole additional repertoire of antibody genes in wild mice, as opposed to inbred mice used for biomedical research. The relevance to this project is that she is able to evaluate the genetic polymorphisms within species, which is precisely what the breed differences among dogs represents.
      With the knowledge learned from the many tests conducted and seminars we have attended we have made decisions that we feel will better our breeding programs and help us produce the healthiest most beautiful Biewer Terriers possible.
    Since we have such a diverse amount of lineages we do not allow breeding Yorkies with our Biewers and we strongly encourage members to work together with stud services to strengthen the better qualities of each breeding bitch.
    After testing over 50 different lineages, we have found we have a new and distinct breed, which is the Biewer Terrier. The standard that we will breed to and show to is the standard that best fits our exquisite Biewer Terrier. We are proud to be taking part in the development of this remarkable new breed. We encourage everybody to become actively involved in this exciting chapter of the Biewer Terrier history.
    Aside from the mandatory DNA testing required on breeding dogs, we are encouraging everyone to also have the Mars test done. This will be invaluable information into having a better insight when pairing your breeders.
    ARBA has accepted the Biewer Terrier as a rare breed and we will be registering all our dogs that we show with them.
    The Biewer Terrier Registry has decided to use an independent association for all it's registry needs. We feel this was an important step to assure the people of an unbiased, impartial pedigree/registry service and assure you of an accurate data base for your dogs.  
The Biewer Terrier Club of America, Inc. welcomes you.
Why The Different Names for the Biewer Terrier

     The ACH, where Mr. Biewer was a member and registered his dogs, called it a "Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom Pon". Just about every club in Germany calls it a "Biewer Yorkshire Terrier" or "Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom Pon". The decision to call it a Biewer Terrier came about in Aug of 2006, with the reorganization of the BTCA. The club incorporated its name, The Biewer Terrier Club of America" in 2007. Due to its classification and keeping with the breed it was decided that the most fitting name is Biewer Terrier.
     The BTCA, Inc. is active in various research programs in order to better understand the Biewer Terrier. This invaluable information will be utilized in putting together responsible breeding programs. We believe in the use of science as an aide in our breeding programs and feel it will cut off years of trial and error. In order to improve on and put together a first rate breeding program, you need to have an informed understanding of the make up of your dog. The club members have done extensive DNA testing on their dogs to prove what is in their genetic make up. Coat coloring is another important test that they are in the process of covering. We back up our theories and dreams with research and scientific information.
     The BTCA, Inc. only allows Biewer to Biewer breeding, a decision that was made in Dec. of 2007, after the test results came back on our dogs. Prior to the December decision only selective mating between Biewer and Yorkie were allowed. The tests have proven that there is no such thing as a purebred Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom Pon, or Biewer Yorkshire a la Pom Pon. Our club has dogs from every line in Germany and so far all the dogs are testing in the same realm. 
     The BTCA, Inc. knows that the Biewer is not a purebred Yorkie and finds it insubstantial to attempt breeding to a Yorkie standard. There are only a few lines that the parents and grandparents can be positively confirmed, the rest you have to rely on what appears on the pedigree. We believe beyond a shadow of a doubt that quite a few of those pedigrees are falsified. So, if you have not been privy to the mating of dogs you cannot affirm that the pedigrees are genuine.
     We feel honored that with the other clubs petitioning ARBA for acceptance the BTCA, Inc. was awarded acceptance of the "Biewer Terrier" as a breed. ARBA uses the standard submitted by the BTCA, Inc. which is the standard that best describes this breed. 
     We feel the shows are important for exposure and we have a lot of fun at them. We have numerous champions, issued by different venues. With dedicated breeders paying close attention to what the dog is and with the aide of science, we will be able to attain the goal much sooner.
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