The pups they had helped rear was introduced to the ring in 1998. They were called black and white Yorkies. Intrigue and curiosity filled the eyes and hearts of the breeders that triggered them to do the same. The other kennels who were among the first to locate and breed the recessive gene were Agridesheim” and “Sonnenhof”.

Naming these new sensations Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom Pon, the recognition of the breed was denied by the VDH. The VDH declared them as the wrong color and not suitable for breeding. Frustrated, Mr. Biewer searched for a registry that would accept his beloved black and white Yorkies as a separate breed. He met his goals with the ACH (Allgemeiner Club der Hundefreunde Deutschland e.V.) that accepted them as a distinct and separate breed. The club also recognized and registered as Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom Pon.

While dining one evening the husband of singer Margot Eskens presented her with a Biewer Yorkie puppy on a platter as a gift. This incident is the very reason that the name “a la’ Pom Pon” was added. It translates from French to “a tassel or colorful ball of yarn,” which perfectly described the puppy’s hair.

Mr. and Mrs. Biewer’s Yorkshire Terriers were taken from Streamglen Kennels. Stramglen was riddled with speculation that it was irresponsible and accidental cross breedings that have lead to the Biewer Yorkie. The accusations were never proven.

Nowadays You can find the Biewer Yorkshire terriers in the US, Canada and of course Europe. They are not recognized by the AKC but are accepted by some groups like the APRI, ACR and WRV.

A Biewer cannot be treated less than that of a recognized Yorkie. After all, The Yorkshire Terrier, Parti Yorkie and the Biewer may have come from the same lines of the 1800’s where they were trying to perfect the Yorkshire Terrier.

Context Research Sources: AKC, www.dogbreedinfo.com and http://biewerhaven.com/4.html