Introducing The Biewer Terrier: The 197th AKC-Recognized Breed

Dogs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, each as adorable and unique as the last. However, as far as official “breeds” of dogs go, the AKC recognizes 197, as of this year. The newest dog to become an official AKC breed is the Biewer Terrier
It took a long journey for the Biewer Terrier to earn this title. Here's everything you need to know about these adorable little fluff balls.
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Traits And Characteristics
These little dogs weighing only 4 to 8 pounds certainly belong in the Toy Group. Myrna Torres, one of the co-founders of the breed in the U.S., describes them as:
“A long-haired, tri-colored dog with a soft-silky coat and its feathered tail curled over its back. Add to that a neat ponytail atop its head and a proud sassy walk.” biewerboy20sweden/Instagram
Gayle Pruett, the other co-founder and Vice President of the Biewer Terrier Club of America, says:
“It is very adaptable, and loves the snow as well as the beach and can keep up with the best of...

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