Biver-Yorkshire Terrier: how it looks and how to contain it?

The beaver-yorkshire terrier is a small ornamental puppet of a doll appearance, pretty, intelligent and friendly. This breed is young, it is just over 30 years old. Over the years, hilarious crumbs have pleased many of their owners and made a positive in their lives.

In 1984, German breeders by the name of Beaver in the Yorkshire litter turned out to have puppies with an unusual color for this type. There was a mutation responsible for the white color and the kids showed white spots. The owners showed an unusual pigment, they decided to consolidate it in subsequent generations. After four years of persistent selection work, in 1988, a new breed was presented in the show-ring in Wiesbaden as a black and white york. A year later, the breed was registered in the German club A. S. N. N. - L. e. V. and created the first standard. The standard was finally signed in 2007.

With a light hand of English singer Margot Eskens, the decorative beaver became known as the "ball of wool." At dinner, her husband presented her a dish covered with a lid. When the singer opened it, she saw a tiny puppy of a beaver and exclaimed with delight: “ala PomPon!”, And this name stuck to the people.

The beaver is a cute crumb with amazing eyes, a harmonious physique and silky soft hair, divided into parting from withers to tail. According to the standard, the height of the animal should be 21-26 cm (girls are 5 cm taller than boys), weight - from 2 to 3 kg (girls are heavier by 500 g).

Adults should have an appearance that meets the standard.

• The head is small, regular shape, with a straight wide forehead, has a descent to the muzzle, almost vertical and noticeable bend in front of the nose.
• Dense cheeks and cheekbones are covered with saturated hair. The lower jaw is slightly recessed, raised lips create the impression of a smile.
• The beaver has small right teeth, jaw marked weak grip.
• Nose is velvet black, large, slightly protruding.
• The eyes are small, round with dark eyelids, have a color from dark brown to almost black. Look smart, with a sly one.
• Protruding ears are set high and shifted to the sides, they look like small triangles with beautiful hair.
• The body is proportional, rectangular with a harmonious bend of the neck and a well-marked neck.
• Smooth back without visible bevel in the area of ​​the croup.
• Thorax deep, slightly lowered, of moderate size.
• Smooth limbs with properly shaped joints and sturdy hands.
• The high tail is thickly covered with fur. When lowered, its tip almost touches the hock.

Wool is luxurious, falling. It can be braided in braids, draw up strands, dress bows. The fur has no undercoat and reaches the floor. According to the standard several types of color are allowed:

• black or blue spots adorn the white wool;
• dark fur with white spots on the chest, abdomen and limbs.

There was an erroneous opinion that small dogs are not clever and cocky. Biver-Yorkshire terrier with its character refutes the offensive impression. He is quick-witted, gives in to training well, understands everything that his master tells him. Beaver gets along well with other pets, will not even hurt the bird if it is a family member. He enjoys playing with small children. At the same time, his heart is very brave. A small increase will not stop the pet to rush to the defense of the owner if he is in danger.

Beaver is a sociable, affectionate, cheerful dog, he can quickly dispel the bad mood of others and set them up for positive. The baby loves all members of the family faithfully and is happy to participate in their lives. To give an adult dog into the wrong hands and a new environment is like killing it. The animal will suffer endlessly, so for people who are not confident in their attitude towards animals, it is better not to choose this breed.

Beavers love outdoor games, but their temperament is quite mild, they are obedient and intelligible, unless, of course, the owner does not spoil the pet. The dog quickly realized that for his family is an important person, will begin to show obstinacy, capricious and willful. It is better to acquire a puppy at the age of 3 months and immediately take care of its upbringing, then it will become a good friend and companion.

For the beaver, the Yorkshire terriers have become the base breed, so these pets have an external similarity. But since other breeds of dogs participated in the creation of the tricolor York, they also have certain differences.

• Wool is the main thing that distinguishes these species. Yorkies are endowed with dark or silver fur. The beaver has thicker, glossy and soft coat that is resistant to mats and dirt. They have an unusual color, created by spots on the head and body.
• Beavers have strong immunity, they have hereditary diseases, but they are less susceptible to them than Yorkshire terriers.
• Tricolor York is much calmer than its fellow.
• If you skip walks and do not load the dog physically enough, the biver starts to get fat, which is not happening with York.
• Biver is larger, have a stronger constitution, strong muscular limbs, so they are superior to Yorkies in speed.

Puppy can be purchased using the ads on the Internet. But it is better to do this in the nursery, since in Russia, beavers are not often found and no one is immune from deception. Professional breeders will provide documents for the dog, as well as information about parents, vaccinations. You should inspect the place of the puppy, it should be well-groomed and warm. Then pay attention to the health of the baby. If he is active and cheerful, communicates with pleasure and does not get into a corner, then he is most likely healthy. If the puppy is whimpering, trying to bite when he is taken in his arms, it means that something is bothering him. A swollen abdomen may indicate diseases of the digestive system or the presence of worms.

When choosing a puppy, you should examine its coat. At the age of 2-3 months it is still short, but thick and uniform, without bald spots. The color is checked against the standard. The spots that distinguish this breed are arranged harmoniously on the body. The perfect baby has a white color on the chest, abdomen and limbs. A puppy with a chaotic pattern is better not to take. The presence of golden spots.

The beaver has 12 incisors, the lack of teeth indicates pathology. The external silhouette of the dog is important. The back should contain a straight line, be slightly wide and flat.The nose and eyelids are without pigment spots, the iris is clear, the eyes are dark. Kids are distinguished by strong thick paws. By two months they weigh 900 g.

Keeping and caring for a decorative dog implies the fulfillment of a number of points: hygiene, grooming, walking, feeding, visiting a veterinarian. Consider everything in order.

Pet hygiene should be taught from puppyhood, then he will take all procedures for granted to adults.

• Morning should begin with an examination of the condition of the eyes and ears, in order to exclude inflammation and suppuration. If necessary, the eyes are washed with boiled water, chamomile infusion or special pharmaceutical means. Dirt from the ears gently removed with a cotton swab.
• You should purchase a toothbrush and toothpaste for dogs. Brush put on your finger, then brush your teeth. The procedure is carried out every 3 or 4 days.
• Bathing should be carried out 1-2 times a month. Pet close the ears and wash the body with a special hypoallergenic shampoo for dogs. To make the procedure more pleasant, you can throw toys into the bathroom. After bathing, the moisture from the wool is removed with a towel and, if necessary, allowed to dry the dog with a hairdryer. Then it is combed.
• In addition to bathing, combing and cutting is necessary for a good coat. If the dog does not participate in exhibitions, a short hygienic hairstyle, which can be mastered by the owners, is suitable for him, but it is better to entrust the dog's hair to an experienced groomer. Pet grooming is necessary from the age of four months. Beaver also needs to be combed daily. Wool is put in order with a special massage brush, and the bang is tied up with a bow. The fur of this breed does not fade seasonally, it is almost never met on sofas or carpets.
• It is necessary to monitor the condition of the pet's claws, as they grow, they should be trimmed with scissors. When walking daily, the dog grinds them on a hard surface while walking. In the winter, when walks are becoming rare, claws will have to be cut more often.
• Walking for the beaver is necessary, without movement, he will begin to get fat. He should offer active games, running, jumping. The baby needs to be taken to a safe place, wherever he risked getting hit by a car or run into a large dog. In winter, the pet can relieve the need of a cat tray or hygienic diaper.

Protection against many types of diseases dog will provide vaccinations. The first vaccination baby do at the age of 8-9 weeks. He receives a comprehensive protection against 7 viruses, such as hepatitis, plague, leptospirosis, etc. A puppy is re-vaccinated when he is 3 months old, and a component of rabies is added to the total vaccine. Further, vaccinations are carried out once a year according to the veterinarian’s instructions and recommendations. Before you take a pet for vaccination, it must be treated for worms.

As already noted, heavery has inherited pathologies, only they rarely develop, since this breed is inherently healthy. It is necessary to pay attention to the following problems:

• diseases of the vascular system affect the growth of puppies;
• unbalanced nutrition can cause pancreatitis;
• lack of activity, overfeeding, treats with sweets leads to obesity;
• osteochondropathy of the head of the hip bone went to biverah from yorkie;
• intestinal problems can cause food allergies and diarrhea.

Eating puppies is different from the diet of an adult dog, so consider them separately.

Breeders give puppies high quality food. Taking the baby home, you should ask what was included in his diet at the breeder and prepare him the same feeding. Changing the menu, if you need it, should take place gradually. The number of feedings depends on the age of the puppies. If you are feeding natural foods, they can not be combined with dry food. In the diet, kids need to enter rice, buckwheat, boiled fish, meat and turkey. They are also given eggs, cottage cheese, milk. You can add olive oil to the dish. At the age of six months, the beavers are transferred to three meals a day, the pups are no longer given milk, replacing it with fermented milk products. It is necessary for the good work of the digestive system.

Adult pets should be fed twice a day. Their food needs to be well balanced. If super-premium dry food is present in the dogs ’diet, you don’t have to worry about your pet’s health, they meet all the requirements of proper nutrition. Feeding natural food involves the periodic addition of vitamins and minerals to dishes. The food of the animal should include cereals, vegetables, raw beef and boiled chicken, cooked rumen and offal, low-fat sea fish, olive oil. Pastries, legumes, sweets, smoked meats and fried foods are excluded.

Beavers do not require special skills, such as hunting, fighting or guard. It is enough to teach them the correct behavior to protect themselves from the whims and self-will of the dog in the future. You can start with fixing the habits to relieve the need for a tray or absorbent diaper. They will come in handy when the pet is left without a walk in bad weather.

Teaching teams to beaver is easy, he quickly learns simple concepts: “sit,” “lie,” “fu,” “come to me.” The dog is mentally balanced, he responds normally to commands. The pet will not run away if it is not allowed, or take everything in its mouth that it finds. It is necessary to train the dog not to accept treats from strangers. If the cunning dog begins to shirk his lessons, the owner will have to show perseverance, but it is impossible to interrupt the educational process. In the future, the pet will get used to the rules of behavior and life will improve. During the training, beaver should be encouraged with delicacies and in no case be physically punished. It is enough to lower the voice and change the intonation, the sensitive dog will understand everything.

Beavers are a decorative type of dog, so the nicknames of large and important dogs do not suit them. To successfully name the baby, you just need to watch the appearance and behavior of your pet. He himself will tell his name.

By emphasizing the small size of a pet, you can give it a nickname Button, Bead, Simka, Cherry or Gnome, Mouse, Knopik, Snoopy.

Humorous nicknames for a small dog are often not of her size. Owners with humor call baby Rambo, Heracles, Viking, Goliath or Terrible, Mountain.

Scarce with character gets the names Bully, Kus-Kus, Kusachka And too active doggie can be Zhivchik, Shustrik, Top, Merry. The baby with a great appetite is called Bun, Donut, Bun.

Favorite baby can become a pet, lucky, glamor, lyalik, handsome.

See the video below for the peculiarities of the Biver-Yorkshire Terrier breed.