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Name	Biewer Terrier	Brazilian Terrier	Skye Terrier
Origins	Germany	Brazil	Scotland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Biewer à la Pom Pon Biewer Yorkie Biewer Yorkshire German Yorkshire Terrier	Terrier Brasileiro Fox Paulistinha	Clydesdale Terrier Glasgow Terrier Paisley Terrier Silky Skye Terrier Fancy Skye Terrier Isle of Skye Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Brazilian Terrier? Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier weight comparison:	4.5-9 pounds (2.5-4 kg)	15-20 pounds (7-9 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Female: 25-30 pounds (11.5-14 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	6.75 pounds (3.25 kg)	17.5 pounds (8 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (11.9.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier? Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier height comparison:	7-11 inches (18-28 cm)	14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	9.75-10.25 inches (25-26 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	9 inches (23 cm)	15 inches (38.5 cm)	9.75-10.25 inches (25.5 cm)

Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$1800	$500-$700	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Skye Terrier is easier than average to get.

Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Biewer Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier trainability comparison.	Biewer Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Brazilian Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Skye Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier?	Biewer Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Brazilian Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Skye Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Biewer Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Brazilian Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Skye Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier? Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Energetic Intelligent Friendly	Active Alert Friendly Gentle Keen Restless	Intelligent Friendly Loyal Tempered Fearless Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Biewer Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Brazilian Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Skye Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier?	High: Biewer Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Brazilian Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Skye Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier social needs comparison:	Biewer Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Brazilian Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Skye Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Biewer Terrier dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Brazilian Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Skye Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Brazilian Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Skye Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Biewer Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Brazilian Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Skye Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier?	Average: The Biewer Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Brazilian Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Skye Terrier rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier?	Very house-friendly dog the Biewer Terrier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Brazilian Terrier breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Skye Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Biewer Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Brazilian Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Skye Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Brazilian Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Skye Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Biewer Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Brazilian Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Skye Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Biewer Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Brazilian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Skye Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Biewer Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Brazilian Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Skye Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier?	Biewer Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Brazilian Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Skye Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier health problems comparison:	Dental Problems GI tract sensitivity Bouts of diarrhea Frequent discolored or soft stool	Dental Problems Ear Infections Eye Infections Liver Issues Skin Allergies	Achondroplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Biewer Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Brazilian Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Skye Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Biewer Terrier, Brazilian Terrier and Skye Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Biewer Terrier: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Brazilian Terrier: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Skye Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Skye Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier? Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier energy level comparison:	Biewer Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Brazilian Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Skye Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Biewer Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Brazilian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Skye Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier?	Biewer Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Brazilian Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Skye Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier?	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Biewer Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Brazilian Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Skye Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier coat comparison:	Silky Soft Long	Smooth	Soft Straight
Colors What are the original Biewer Terrier, Brazilian Terrier and Skye Terrier color?	Piebald Black & White & Tan Chocolate Tan & White Blue Tan & White	Black Blue White Tricolor	Black Gray Blue Cream Silver Fawn Platinum
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier? Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Biewer Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Brazilian Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Skye Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier? Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Biewer Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Brazilian Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Skye Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Biewer Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brazilian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Skye Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Biewer Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Brazilian Terrier is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Skye Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Biewer Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Brazilian Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Skye Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Biewer Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Brazilian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Skye Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier?	Biewer Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Brazilian Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Skye Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier?	Biewer Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Brazilian Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Skye Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier?	Biewer Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Brazilian Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Skye Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier?	Yes Biewer Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Brazilian Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Skye Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Biewer Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Brazilian Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Skye Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Biewer Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Brazilian Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Skye Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Biewer Terrier or Brazilian Terrier or Skye Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier?	Not really Biewer Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brazilian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Skye Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Biewer Terrier and Brazilian Terrier and Skye Terrier have?	2-4 puppies	4-7 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Biewer Terrier vs Brazilian Terrier vs Skye Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	United Kennel Club	Dog Registry of America Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers

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