Perfect — here is the official ICCF-style English translation of the Biewer Terrier standard, formatted exactly like the previous breed descriptions:
Official ICCF Breed Description
Brief Historical Background
The Biewer Terrier is a relatively young decorative breed developed in Germany during the 1980s by breeders Werner and Gertrud Biewer. The breed originated through selective breeding of Yorkshire Terriers that carried a rare tricolor coat pattern. The first puppies with this unique coloration attracted great interest, and breeders began purposeful work to stabilize the trait. Soon, the Biewer Terrier was recognized as a separate breed, notable for its harmonious build, long silky coat, and cheerful character. Today, Biewer Terriers are popular as elegant companion dogs, combining a refined appearance with a friendly temperament.
General Appearance
The Biewer Terrier is a small decorative dog of balanced proportions, with long, straight, and silky hair falling evenly on both sides of the body. The body is slightly elongated, strong, and well-muscled while maintaining an overall elegant outline. A distinctive feature of the breed is the tricolor pattern with white markings, emphasizing the graceful silhouette. The head is proportionate to the body, the eyes are expressive, and the ears are small and erect. Despite its decorative purpose, the Biewer Terrier retains agility, liveliness, and lightness of movement, making it an ideal companion.
Important Proportions
The Biewer Terrier has a slightly rectangular format, with the body length from shoulder to tail base being slightly greater than the height at the withers. The head is in proportion to the body; the skull is not massive. The topline is straight, the loin is short and strong, and the chest is deep, reaching the elbows. The limbs are straight and parallel, ensuring balance and ease of movement. The tail is set level with the backline, harmoniously completing the silhouette. Overall proportions must express compactness, elegance, and equilibrium.
Behavior and Temperament
The Biewer Terrier is cheerful, friendly, and emotionally stable. This companion dog shows devotion to its owner, affection toward the family, and curiosity about its surroundings. It is active, playful, enjoys communication, and easily adapts to various environments. With proper socialization, it coexists well with children and other pets. The breed should not display aggression or excessive shyness. A stable and balanced temperament is a defining trait of the Biewer Terrier according to the ICCF standard.
Head
The head is proportionate to the body, with refined outlines and an alert expression. The skull is slightly rounded, not too broad. The stop is well defined but not abrupt. The muzzle is of medium length, straight, and well developed. The jaws are strong, with a scissor bite. The nose is black, of medium size, with well-opened nostrils. The overall expression combines elegance with lively energy.
Facial Region
The muzzle is neat, straight, and slightly shorter than the cranial part. The nose is always black and relatively large for the head size. Lips are thin, tight, and dry. Jaws are strong, the teeth white and regular, with a correct scissor bite. The chin is well defined and harmonious with the muzzle. The overall facial expression conveys friendliness and liveliness, characteristic of the breed.
Eyes
The eyes are medium-sized, not protruding, set moderately deep. The shape is slightly oval, the expression alert and intelligent. The iris is dark, in harmony with the coat color. The eyelid rims are black and clearly outlined, emphasizing expressiveness. Light-colored eyes or unpigmented rims are considered faults. The gaze should reflect liveliness and a cheerful nature.
Ears
The ears are small, V-shaped, erect, set high and wide apart. Covered with short hair, they emphasize the clean shape and alert appearance. The tips are pointed, contributing to a lively expression. The ears must be proportionate to the head and harmonize with its contour. Faults include large, widely set, drooping, or low-set ears. The correct ear placement complements the balanced appearance of the head.
Neck
The neck is of medium length, dry, and graceful, with a gentle curve. It is strong but not coarse, harmoniously joining the head and body. The high carriage of the neck adds an impression of pride and elegance. The skin is tight, without wrinkles or dewlap. Musculature is firm, ensuring freedom and ease of movement. The neck’s proportions emphasize the breed’s balance and refinement.
Body
The body is compact, slightly elongated, with harmonious proportions. The back is straight and firm, the loin short and muscular. The chest is deep, reaching the elbows, with well-sprung ribs providing good capacity. The abdomen is moderately tucked up, enhancing the refined outline. The croup is solid, slightly rounded, smoothly merging into the tail. The overall appearance conveys strength combined with elegance.
Tail
The tail is of medium length, set high. At rest, it is carried down; in motion, it is lifted gracefully, possibly slightly curved. It must not curl tightly over the back or cling to the body. The tail is richly covered with long, straight, silky hair, accentuating the decorative quality of the breed. Its position and shape complete the harmonious silhouette and lively expression of the dog.
Forequarters
The forelegs are straight and parallel, with solid bone and dry musculature. The shoulder blades are long, well laid back, and lie close to the body. The upper arms are muscular, forming balanced angles. Elbows point directly backward, without turning in or out. Pasterns are firm and strong. The feet are compact, round, with well-arched toes and black nails. The correct forehand structure ensures steadiness and light, effortless movement.
Hindquarters
The hind legs are strong and muscular, with well-defined angulations. Thighs are broad and firm, the lower legs of medium length, lean, and parallel. The hock joints are low, firm, and directed straight backward. Metatarsi are short and vertical, providing stability and drive. Feet are compact and round, with strong pads. The hindquarters provide an elastic push and graceful gait.
Gait and Movement
Movement is free, light, and balanced. The dog moves confidently, with good drive from the hindquarters and a smooth reach in front. The gait is lively, elegant, and full of cheerful energy.
Coat
The coat is long, straight, fine, and silky, falling evenly on both sides of the body and parted along the topline from nose to tail. There is no undercoat. The facial hair forms neat furnishings, emphasizing the elegant appearance.
Permissible Colors
The coat is tricolor: white with black and golden (tan) markings distributed harmoniously. White must be present on the chest, belly, and legs.
Size
Height at the withers for both males and females ranges from 20 to 27 cm. Weight varies between 2 and 5 kg. Harmony and balance are more important than absolute size.
Faults
Faults include deviations from the approved standard that detract from the breed type: excessively long or short body, weak loin, insufficient chest depth, flat or barrel ribs. Head disproportionate to body, muzzle too long or too short, light or partially depigmented nose. Light or protruding eyes, incomplete eyelid pigmentation. Ears too large, wide-set, drooping, or low-set. Tail too long, short, or incorrectly carried. Coat soft, fluffy, wavy, or too short. Color irregularities or large patches inconsistent with the tricolor pattern. Behavioral faults include excessive timidity, aggression, or hyperactivity.
Disqualifications
Disqualifying faults include serious deviations preventing participation in shows or breeding: absence of breed type, gross disproportion, oversize or undersize, or weight outside standard limits. Total depigmentation or liver-colored nose, blue, yellow, or heterochromatic eyes. Undershot, overshot, asymmetrical jaws, or significant tooth loss. Drooping, cropped, or excessively large ears. Docked, naturally absent, or excessively short tail. Harsh, curly, or short coat lacking the breed’s silky texture. Non-standard colors with dominance of black, white, or other untypical shades. Behavioral issues such as extreme fear, panic, or unprovoked aggression.
Important Notes
The Biewer Terrier is a decorative breed valued for its harmony, silky coat, and cheerful disposition. Evaluation focuses on type, correct proportions, health, and stable temperament. Ear and tail docking are prohibited under ICCF regulations. The character must be friendly, confident, and active, without signs of aggression or timidity. Preservation of genetic health and purity is essential; dogs with hereditary defects or disorders are excluded from breeding. Participation in ICCF shows and breeding requires official documentation confirming pedigree and compliance with the standard. This ensures responsible breeding and international recognition of the breed.
Conclusion
The Biewer Terrier is a refined decorative breed combining elegance, lively temperament, and devotion. It is distinguished by its compact body, expressive head, erect ears, and long silky coat forming a graceful outline. Its personality is friendly, joyful, and confident. Under the ICCF system, the breed is evaluated strictly according to the standard, including proportions, coat, color, and temperament. Cowardice, aggression, or serious deviations from type are unacceptable. Participation in shows and breeding is permitted only with official ICCF documents verifying pedigree and conformity to the breed standard. This guarantees the preservation, health, and stable development of the Biewer Terrier as a distinguished representative of decorative breeds in the international ICCF system.
