Health Statement for the Biewer Terrier Club of America
The Biewer Terrier Club of America (BTCA) Board is committed to the future health and well-being of the Biewer Terrier.
The Biewer Terrier is a relatively young 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 G.I. system has been noted, but with a good diet they seem to do well. On the whole, the Biewer Terrier is a very hearty breed.
CHIC required and recommended testing:
• ACVO Eye Exam
Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist prior to the onset of breeding, recommend evaluations at 1, 3, and 6 Years of Age.
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-PRCD)
DNA Test DNA based PRCD-PRA test from an approved lab
• Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
DNA based PLL results from an approved lab
• Patellar Luxation
Veterinary Evaluation. Results registered with OFA.
• Cardiac Evaluation (Optional)
Basic Cardiac Evaluation. Results registered with OFA.
• Legg-Calve-Perthes (Optional)
OFA Legg-Calve-Perthes Radiographic Evaluation
• Serum Bile Acid Test (Optional)
SBA test results from an approved lab. Results registered with OFA.
• Degenerative Myelopathy, Common Variant – (Optional) DNA based DM test results from an approved lab
• Hyperuricosuria (HUU) – (Optional)
DNA based HU test from an approved laboratory
Approved by the BTCA, Inc. Board of Directors December 17, 2025.