Biewer Terrier recognized as a developing breed by the AKC. - YorkieTalk.com Forums

pstinard · 04-25-2014, 08:46 AM

I just received the following breaking news from the Facebook feed of the president of the Biewer Terrier Club of America (BTCA):

"DURING THE APRIL BOARD MEETING THE AKC VOTED TO RECOGNIZE THE PUREBRED BIEWER TERRIER AND ACCEPT THEM INTO THE FSS (FOUNDATION STOCK SERVICE PROGRAM) AS A DEVELOPING BREED WITHIN THE AKC."

I'm not sure when Biewers will be able to be fully registered with the AKC, but this is exciting news for a breed of dog that has been on the sidelines for a while, as far as AKC recognition goes.

yorkietalkjilly · 04-25-2014, 08:50 AM

It's time they were recognized as a separate breed.

yorkiemini · 04-25-2014, 08:58 AM

Encouraging news indeed!

Lovetodream88 · 04-25-2014, 09:00 AM

Awesome!

JuicyNBrooklyn · 04-25-2014, 09:23 AM

Thank you for the update

JuicyNBrooklyn · 04-25-2014, 09:52 AM

Sorry to inform you, I just got off the phone with a customer service representative of AKC and I was informed that the Biewer breed was not a topic of the April board meeting and there were no acceptance of a new breed under the FSS program... where did you see this information? just curious? The customer service rep also went above and beyond to contact the FSS department and they conquer that no news were mentioned about this acceptance... any thoughts !!! I would really hope the Biewers are accepted... Thanks

yorkietalkjilly · 04-25-2014, 09:58 AM

OP said he where his info came from. It's pretty common in large organizations for any department not to know everything in the works within its scope or if the movement is in its nascency - hope this happens in the next few years for the good of both breeds.

pstinard · 04-25-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JuicyNBrooklyn

Sorry to inform you, I just got off the phone with a customer service representative of AKC and I was informed that the Biewer breed was not a topic of the April board meeting and there were no acceptance of a new breed under the FSS program... where did you see this information? just curious? The customer service rep also went above and beyond to contact the FSS department and they conquer that no news were mentioned about this acceptance... any thoughts !!! I would really hope the Biewers are accepted... Thanks

Wow, I'll find the Facebook post and post a link. I'm hoping that the AKC representative you spoke to was simply not up on the latest developments. I did notice that the April board meeting notes have not been posted on the AKC website yet, so maybe they're waiting to make the official announcement?

pstinard · 04-25-2014, 10:01 AM

Here's the announcement. I'm not sure whether you need a Facebook account to view it:

https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.da...29495437144864

[edit] I was able to log out of Facebook, and I could still view the post.

JuicyNBrooklyn · 04-25-2014, 10:11 AM

I certainly hope it was an oversite by customer service rep. I am cheering for this breed to make the AKC, it's well deserved... I will like the post from facebook so that I can be informed of the latest information as well... Thank you again

pstinard · 04-25-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JuicyNBrooklyn

I certainly hope it was an oversite by customer service rep. I am cheering for this breed to make the AKC, it's well deserved... I will like the post from facebook so that I can be informed of the latest information as well... Thank you again

I just called the AKC number and asked to be connected to the Foundation Stock Service department, and was told that their representative was out for the day

. They did say that the representative responds quickly to emails, so I will try that and get back as soon as I can get an official announcement from the AKC.

JuicyNBrooklyn · 04-25-2014, 10:33 AM

Great... the customer service rep indicated its a very big deal when a new breed is acceppted through the FSS... I am positive the AKC website will be updated... This is great for the breed, so i guess a BiewerTalk.com is in the works

we shall see... I placed patent on the Idea

JuicyNBrooklyn · 04-25-2014, 10:39 AM

Great... I am certain the AKC will update their website soon. This is a big announcement for the Biewer breed... so I guess there will be a BiewerTalk.com... I already have a patent on the idea

Thanks again

JuicyNBrooklyn · 04-25-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pstinard

I just called the AKC number and asked to be connected to the Foundation Stock Service department, and was told that their representative was out for the day

. They did say that the representative responds quickly to emails, so I will try that and get back as soon as I can get an official announcement from the AKC.

Great !!!
I am certain the AKC will update their website soon... This is a big announcement for the Biewer Breed... well I guess we will have to start a BiewerTalk.com forum! I already got a patent on the idea...lolol

thanks again

chachi · 04-25-2014, 10:56 AM

This is big news on many fronts for biewer breeders especially because some clubs recognize them as Yorkies and some as a separate breed. It would force them to come together which would be a good thing

04-25-2014, 08:46 AM	#1
pstinard YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA Posts: 3,648	Biewer Terrier recognized as a developing breed by the AKC. I just received the following breaking news from the Facebook feed of the president of the Biewer Terrier Club of America (BTCA): "DURING THE APRIL BOARD MEETING THE AKC VOTED TO RECOGNIZE THE PUREBRED BIEWER TERRIER AND ACCEPT THEM INTO THE FSS (FOUNDATION STOCK SERVICE PROGRAM) AS A DEVELOPING BREED WITHIN THE AKC." I'm not sure when Biewers will be able to be fully registered with the AKC, but this is exciting news for a breed of dog that has been on the sidelines for a while, as far as AKC recognition goes.

04-25-2014, 08:50 AM	#2
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	It's time they were recognized as a separate breed. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

04-25-2014, 08:58 AM	#3
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	Encouraging news indeed! __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car

04-25-2014, 09:00 AM	#4
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	Awesome! __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

04-25-2014, 09:58 AM	#7
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	OP said he where his info came from. It's pretty common in large organizations for any department not to know everything in the works within its scope or if the movement is in its nascency - hope this happens in the next few years for the good of both breeds. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

04-25-2014, 09:23 AM	#5
JuicyNBrooklyn YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Clermont, FL, USA Posts: 7	Thank you for the update

04-25-2014, 09:52 AM	#6
JuicyNBrooklyn YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Clermont, FL, USA Posts: 7	Sorry to inform you, I just got off the phone with a customer service representative of AKC and I was informed that the Biewer breed was not a topic of the April board meeting and there were no acceptance of a new breed under the FSS program... where did you see this information? just curious? The customer service rep also went above and beyond to contact the FSS department and they conquer that no news were mentioned about this acceptance... any thoughts !!! I would really hope the Biewers are accepted... Thanks

04-25-2014, 10:01 AM	#9
pstinard YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA Posts: 3,648	Here's the announcement. I'm not sure whether you need a Facebook account to view it: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.da...29495437144864 [edit] I was able to log out of Facebook, and I could still view the post. Last edited by pstinard; 04-25-2014 at 10:03 AM.

04-25-2014, 10:11 AM	#10
JuicyNBrooklyn YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Clermont, FL, USA Posts: 7	I certainly hope it was an oversite by customer service rep. I am cheering for this breed to make the AKC, it's well deserved... I will like the post from facebook so that I can be informed of the latest information as well... Thank you again

04-25-2014, 10:33 AM	#12
JuicyNBrooklyn YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Clermont, FL, USA Posts: 7	Great... the customer service rep indicated its a very big deal when a new breed is acceppted through the FSS... I am positive the AKC website will be updated... This is great for the breed, so i guess a BiewerTalk.com is in the works we shall see... I placed patent on the Idea

04-25-2014, 10:39 AM	#13
JuicyNBrooklyn YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Clermont, FL, USA Posts: 7	Great... I am certain the AKC will update their website soon. This is a big announcement for the Biewer breed... so I guess there will be a BiewerTalk.com... I already have a patent on the idea Thanks again

04-25-2014, 10:56 AM	#15
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	This is big news on many fronts for biewer breeders especially because some clubs recognize them as Yorkies and some as a separate breed. It would force them to come together which would be a good thing __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427