Biewer Terrier Club of Canada, Inc. (BTCC) Health Statement

 

https://www.biewerterrierclubofcanada.org/information

 

The Biewer Terrier is a relatively young breed and, on the whole, is a very hearty breed
 with very few known health issues at this time. Being a smaller breed, it does suffer from some dental issues, such as retained baby teeth and tartar build-up. A sensitive gastrointestinal system has been noted, making a quality diet imperative.

 

As a BTCC "Preferred Breeder", I am committed to promoting and preserving the health and well-being of our breed. The BTCC requires breeders on their BTCC Preferred Breeder List* to:

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• Abide by the Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) Breeder Members and the BTCC Code of Ethics

• Breed to the CKC Biewer Terrier Breed Standard in regards to general appearance, temperament, size, coat, colour, structure, gait, etc.

• Conduct health tests on breeding prospects to inform breeding decisions. Carriers of health conditions could potentially be bred to a clear mate. This prevents narrowing of the gene pool.

• Consider additional health testing certification for breeding dogs with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) as listed at https://ofa.org/chic-programs/browse-by-breed/?breed=BYT                                         

 

* For a full list of requirements, please see the BTCC Preferred Breeder List document at                                       https://www.biewerterrierclubofcanada.org/_files/ugd/e28ef2_47305e85abc04f6aa8b2df98e02fab80.pdf                                                                                                    

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