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Miscellanous Q & A
Do I believe there are enough workers to go around to get my breed recognized? We are seeing a growth in membership with people eager to help move the breed forward. At the moment the BTCA is working over time to prepare for Toy Group acceptance. We are fortunate to have a membership of passionate, dedicated people willing to put in the time to meet the AKC requirements for full acceptance.
Would I breed more litters if we were fully recognized by AKC? Although there is a need for quality litters, a person can only have so many litters. I believe everybody is stepping up their game both in the ring and breeding programs. With the breed being so young and the need for dogs growing, we have to be careful not to be putting pet puppies into breeding programs.
The funniest thing that I’ve experienced at a dog show? My dogs are very attached to me and they pretty much stay by my side at all times. I carry a loose lead in the ring because they are so obedient. While sitting outside the ring one time, someone had called me to help them with some grooming. I got up to help and as I walked away, people started yelling, “Loose dog, loose dog” so I’m looking around for a loose dog as people come running towards me holler- ing, “Get her, get her”. I am still looking before I realize they were talking about my dog. I started laughing as I picked her up and said, “She’s not loose, she just goes everywhere with me.”
JUAN SABOGAL
I live in Denham Springs, Louisiana. I’m a loving father and husband. I have a full time job as a restaurant/commissary manager. How is my breed faring in its quest for full recognition? We (the dog and I) are doing everything we can to help the Laekenois to meet the goals of the ABLA. We are new to this and have a long way to go. But with the help of our ABLA we have accomplished a
lot in so very little time.
What activities I do with my dogs? She is a companion to our
family but mainly to our child with special needs. She does Herd- ing as well.
Do I show in other registries? Not at the moment.
Would I breed more litters if we were fully recognized by AKC? Yes, once people learn more about the breed, they will not be disappointed.
The funniest thing that I’ve experienced at a dog show? If you haven’t seen how much money people spend in a “hobby”, go to a dog show. My mind was blown away the first time we participated.
ANN SCHULTZ
I live in Maryland and I consider myself a professional dog groomer.
How is my breed faring in its quest for full recognition? Out- standing! Amazing story of the journey and the end is in sight.
Do I expect a surge in popularity once we’re in the regular show ring? The surge has already occurred. People ask me at the shows all the time. The surge in popularity will only hurt if people don’t breed to the standard.
Do I believe there are enough workers to go around to get my breed recognized? The core is a nice working nucleus, but more participation will be needed as we grow and expand as a parent club.
Would I breed more litters if we were fully recognized by AKC? I personally, am limited to the number of dogs that I can have, so honestly; I couldn’t breed more. Hopefully only better the breed.
The funniest thing that occurred; happened at BWI Air Cargo. Had my 4.5 year old granddaughter with me to pick up a Biewer Terrier. Granddaughter was talking up a storm about the Biewer Terrier and the dog’s name to anyone that asked. Upon leaving the building the three USDA Inspection ladies asked her “what’s in the
crate?” Of course, she proudly replied a “BEAVER” (not Biewer Ter- rier as before). That stopped them all in their tracks knowing that they just inspected all the air cargo. They were relieved to know it was a dog and not a wild beaver. I explained that granddaughter was correct in her pronunciation of “beaver” and that she left off the terrier part. Their parting comment was that would be conversation for the office and walked off laughing as did I.
DEBRA SIDE
I live in Jonestown, Pennsylvania on a horse farm and I am owned by horses and my wonderful Biewer Terriers. I have five chil- dren and seven Grandchildren whom I adore. My Husband and I had been the owners of a Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki Motorcycle Dealership for 35 years but recently sold the dealership. I also ride and show horses in Team Sorting and Penning.
How is my breed faring in its quest for full recognition? Biewer Terriers are now in the Misc. class and hopefully a year from now will be fully recognized.
Do I expect a surge in popularity once we’re in the regular show ring? I do think our awesome little breed will become more and more popular once in the regular show ring and once you meet them you will be hooked!
Do I believe there are enough workers to go around to get my breed recognized? I think there are enough diligent workers push- ing the breed ahead but we could always use more young workers involved with the breed.
Would I breed more litters if we were fully recognized by AKC? As far as breeding more litters, I myself will not be as I already am at my max as far as amount of puppies as too many pups doesn’t allow you to spend the necessary time socializing them.
Funniest thing in the show ring to me is the fact that my dogs always know what to do so much better than me.
JAMES STAR
I live in Pennsylvania. I currently have a full time job so between that and my dogs I’m busy.
How is my breed faring in its quest for full recognition? Excel- lent. I serve on the Board for the Biewer Terrier Club of America as Secretary and we have been working with AKC to stay on course for full recognition.
Do I expect a surge in popularity once we’re in the regular show ring? We are already experience the surge. Our breed is extremely popular with regular pet families and show people.
Do I believe there are enough workers to go around to get my breed recognized? Absolutely. The members of the Biewer Terrier Club of America has very dedicated members both show and pet and are rolling up their sleeves where every they can to help.
Would I breed more litters if we were fully recognized by AKC? No. I concentrate only on one to two litters a year.
The funniest thing that I’ve experienced at a dog show? Well shame on me but at our very first introduction at AKC I put my badge on the wrong arm! The thrill and excitement for our breed being introduced for the first time in Orlando I became over- whelmed and lost all concentration.
MYRNA TORRES
I live in California. I am retired and help with watching my granddaughter, I am also a notary.
How is my breed faring in its quest for full recognition? The Biewer Terrier is doing extremely well in its quest for full recogni- tion. We have moved from an established breed and breed club in 2006 to Miscellaneous Class in the AKC in record time. We are
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