Biewer Terrier Becomes Newest Kind of Dog
2021-01-09
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1The American Kennel Club, or AKC, has welcomed a new member breed: The Biewer terrier.
2The recognition means the breed can now take part in special competitions like the famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City.
3It also can increase the market value of the pet animal.
4The Biewer terrier is little, weighing around 1.8 to 3.6 kilograms.
5It is part of the "toy" dog group.
6The Biewer has long, flowing hair that adds to its toylike quality.
7Dog breed experts say it looks a lot like the Yorkshire terrier from which it came.
8Biewer is the name of the German family who started breeding the dogs from Yorkshire terriers that had rare white markings.
9Dog breeder Adrianne Dering of Morgantown, West Virginia, said Americans began importing the dogs in the early 2000s.
10"They're just very loving and easygoing. For a small dog, they're not a high-strung dog," Dering said.
11Dering said the dogs are active, playful and travel easily.
12However, they do need companionship, so they are not the best for people who leave their animals alone during long workdays.
13The AKC is the nation's oldest purebred dog registry.
14The AKC does not consider recognition of a breed unless there are at least 300 of the dogs spread across at least 20 states.
15Some animal rights supporters say working to increase interest in purebreds is wrong.
16They say it leads to cruel breeding operations.
17Activists also argue that too many dogs are in public shelters already and need owners.
18The AKC says responsible breeding permits people to choose pets with somewhat predictable characteristics.
19The club also notes that mixed-breed dogs compete in many events it supports, such as agility and obedience competitions.
20I'm Mario Ritter, Jr.
1The American Kennel Club, or AKC, has welcomed a new member breed: The Biewer terrier. The recognition means the breed can now take part in special competitions like the famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. It also can increase the market value of the pet animal. 2The Biewer terrier is little, weighing around 1.8 to 3.6 kilograms. It is part of the "toy" dog group. The Biewer has long, flowing hair that adds to its toylike quality. 3Dog breed experts say it looks a lot like the Yorkshire terrier from which it came. Biewer is the name of the German family who started breeding the dogs from Yorkshire terriers that had rare white markings. 4Dog breeder Adrianne Dering of Morgantown, West Virginia, said Americans began importing the dogs in the early 2000s. "They're just very loving and easygoing. For a small dog, they're not a high-strung dog," Dering said. 5Dering said the dogs are active, playful and travel easily. However, they do need companionship, so they are not the best for people who leave their animals alone during long workdays. 6The AKC is the nation's oldest purebred dog registry. The AKC does not consider recognition of a breed unless there are at least 300 of the dogs spread across at least 20 states. 7Some animal rights supporters say working to increase interest in purebreds is wrong. They say it leads to cruel breeding operations. Activists also argue that too many dogs are in public shelters already and need owners. 8The AKC says responsible breeding permits people to choose pets with somewhat predictable characteristics. The club also notes that mixed-breed dogs compete in many events it supports, such as agility and obedience competitions. 9I'm Mario Ritter, Jr. 10Jennifer Peltz reported this story for the Associated Press. Mario Ritter Jr. adapted it for VOA Learning English. Caty Weaver was the editor. 11________________________________________________________________ 12Words in This Story 13breed -n. a particular kind of dog, cat or other domesticated animal; a kind of animal that has been produced by breeding 14high-strung -adj. very nervous, easily upset 15companionship -n. a good feeling that comes from being with someone else 16characteristic -n. typical of a person, thing, or group 17We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments section, and visit our Facebook page.