The Biewer Terrier goes way back to the early 80s, precisely January of 1984 when the first ever Biewer puppies, “Fru Fru” and “Darling,” were born in the house of Mr. and Mrs. Werner and Gertrude Biewer.
Fru Fru and Darling were the master parents of the breed, and their marriage resulted in a rare genetic mutation in the Yorkshire Terrier gene pool when they had the first offspring.
The owners noticed the difference because of the color difference between both breeds. Yorkies usually have only two colors: either tan and gold or blue and black.
On the other hand, Biewers' most common coat color is black, white, and gold.
Biewers are among the most expensive dog breeds to ever exist, so owning one could get a little pricey.
The total annual cost of raising a Biewer Terrier is $750 to $1000, including the costs of the first year. And on a life-span scale, the numbers might vary, but you should anticipate paying $18,000 to $27,000 in total.
The Cost of Buying a Biewer Terrier
The Biewer Terrier breed isn't uncommon; it arrived in the United States in 2003, and, as previously stated, it originated in Germany, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a breeder to provide you with your future pet.
According to the American Kennel Club, the average cost of a Biewer Terrier puppy varies from $1,000 to $2,500—I told you it could get pricey!—but that’s nothing compared to having your little buddy play around you, filling your area with joy, am I right?
But if you don’t want to pay that much for a dog, and you’re the kind of person who would prefer rescuing or adopting over buying, the average price of a rescue Biewer is only $400 to $500, which could come in handy.
The Cost of Raising a Biewer Terrier
If you already have your dog, you’ll want to know what expenses to expect, so here’s a rundown.
Training
If you want to train your dog yourself, you’ll save yourself a lot of money, and Biewer Terriers are intelligent, so it’s not too hard to train them.
If you want to train your dog professionally and privately, the cost ranges between $30 and $100 per hour.
And if you’re going to do it as group training (cost per class), it might cost you $30 to $50 per class. Generally, the minimum puppy basic training cost will cost you about $500.
Grooming
Because Biewer Terriers have long coats, they require daily brushing to avoid matting. Brushing your dog’s coat will also help distribute its natural oils, which will keep the coat soft, shiny, and tangle-free.
For that, you’ll only need a dog hair brush, which will cost you an average of $10.
You’ll want to bathe your Biewer Terrier once every two weeks, and the dogs’ ears will need cleaning once a week to prevent infections. You can have your groomer do that for you.
Treating an ear infection might cost you from $100 to $175, so it’s better to be safe.
Some Biewer Terriers may not need frequent haircuts, but if your puppy's hair is getting out of control, you can have their fur trimmed at a local groomer, which might cost you from $20 to $50.
Veterinarian
You should consider castration or neutering your male Biewer before he turns 6 months old; as for the female, you should spay her right after the first heat cycle. The cost of spaying can range between $50 and $400.
In addition to the several vaccines and shots that your puppy should receive during their first year, the average cost is highly dependent on the veterinarian's location and your area.
At most veterinarian offices, the average cost of vaccinations is $75 to $100, flea and tick prevention is $40 to $200, spaying is $100 to $200, neutering is $50 to $100, and routine checkups are $50 to $100.
Nutrition
Because Biewer Terriers are prone to certain health issues, it is important to be careful when choosing their food to help prevent these diseases.
You should provide them with a diet that is low in carbohydrates, high in protein and calcium, and contains nutrients to promote strong bones and joints—as well as antioxidants to fight free radicals.
Select a high-quality, ethically sourced brand. It generally varies from dog to dog depending on what kind of food they get and what kind of brand you buy, but the average annual cost of a Biewer Terrier’s feeding is about $540 to $960.
Supplements
Given the circumstances that your dog might go through during their time with you, it’s important to provide them with proper dietary supplements, such as glucosamine, fish oil, probiotics, and antioxidants.
I am aware that it may be tempting to over-supplement your dog in an effort to make them “healthier,” but just like with humans, over-supplementing can lead to vitamin imbalance and overdose, which can lead to a host of other health issues that you don’t want to deal with.
It’s important to always consult your vet and only give your pet the supplements made for dogs, as human supplements contain Xylitol, which could be toxic for them.
The total annual cost of a reputable dog supplement depends on the brand of vitamins your dog will be consuming. For instance, a well-known brand of multivitamins will cost around $350 per year.
Insurance
Keeping in mind that Biewer Terriers are prone to many health diseases and that some medical treatments can cost thousands of dollars, it's best to have pet insurance to cover everything.
That way, you don't have to make the difficult decision of paying these expenses or euthanizing your puppy.
Various health insurance companies offer different insurance plans; the lowest annual health insurance subscription cost is $84 per year ($7 per month), and the highest is $348 per year ($29 per month).
However, it mainly depends on where you live and the cost of insurance in your area.
Calvin is the co-founder and one of the main contributors to dogtemperament.com. He has been an avid dog lover all his life. He enjoys researching and sharing great ideas on how you can avoid common pitfalls of dog ownership and build the most loving and enjoyable relationship with your dog.
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