How do you buy a European Biewer Yorkie?
Getting a Yorkie is not as simple as going to a “pet store” and pick out what may appear to be a purebred when in actuality it may be a product of what is known as a “backyard breeder”. Before purchasing a Yorkie, one must research on what comprises the accepted and desired breed standard. Biewer Yorkies have compact and neat bodies, 8 ½ inches in height and 7 pounds in weight, with shiny and silky coats that can be long enough to reach the floor. These are just a few of the traits that must be present to qualify what one may see as a true purebred.
Getting as much reliable information as one can will definitely arm a prospective owner in the face of shady or irresponsible breeders trying to pass their canines as the real thing. Here are some red flags that may indicate a breeder may not be true to the Biewer Yorkie standard:
