How long does a Biewer Terrier live?

The listed lifespan for a Biewer Terrier is 16 years.

How tall is a Biewer Terrier?

The listed height for a Biewer Terrier is 7–11 in.

Is a Biewer Terrier good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Biewer Terrier is 3 out of 5.

When is a Biewer Terrier full grown?

The growth size band for a Biewer Terrier is 8–12 months.

Toy Group

Biewer Terrier

Biewer Terrier is a toy dog in the Toy Group. Adult weight is 4–8 lb, height is 7–11 in, and the listed lifespan is 16 years. AKC describes the temperament as Intelligent, Devoted, Amusing.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan16 years

Weight4–8 lb

SizeToy GroupToy Group

Height

7–11 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

1 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 21 single-size toy breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 16 years is about 1.9 years longer than the 14.1-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 6 lb is about 2.4 lb lighter than the 8.4 lb average for those toy breeds.

The listed origin is Germany. The coat is described as silky, long. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.3 points below the group average of 3.3 for the Toy Group. Shedding scores 1 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 74 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in 8–12 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): very small dogs reach maturity at 8-12 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Eye Examination by a board Certified ACVO Ophthalmologist, Patellar Luxation, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) - DNA Test, and Progressive Retinal Atrophy, PRCD (PRA-prcd, PRCD) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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