Oisin Miniature Pinschers

06/01/2026

I hope that when judges come to California to judge our breed, the Xoloitzcuintle, they truly evaluate the dogs and not the handlers.

I am considering stepping away from conformation shows, as I no longer feel comfortable continuing to invest time and money without a sense of fair and impartial evaluation.

I have been competing as an owner-handler for two years and have shown four different dogs, including a World Champion bitch. However, it often seems that the breed is awarded to the same type of exhibitor. During this time, I have received very positive feedback about my handling from professional handlers, so I am confident that presentation is not the issue.

Over time, I have come to the conclusion that some judges seem to know certain handlers better than the breed they are judging. At times, it gives the impression that the handler is being evaluated more than the dog, which leaves truly outstanding dogs out of the top placements in the ring. This directly affects those of us who invest time, money, and effort into presenting quality dogs.

It is also disheartening to see how dogs coming from Europe, Mexico, and other countries have their competitive progress limited when they arrive in Southern California, often losing to other dogs that appear to benefit more from who is handling them rather than their actual merit.

I was considering attending the AKC show in Mexico this November, but after reviewing the judge panel and seeing who would be judging the breed on the first day, I decided not to spend my money on something I did not feel confident about. It is widely known that the first decision can influence the rest of the event.

I am no longer frustrated; rather, I find it somewhat surprising to observe the apparent reluctance of some judges to award the breed to an outstanding dog coming from the classes, simply because it does not yet hold the Champion title.

Titles should be the result of an objective and correct evaluation of the dog, not the factor that determines whether it is worthy of winning.

05/24/2026

05/03/2026

This study vindicates everything we do regarding puppy vaccinations. This 2023 study in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) followed adverse vaccine reactions in 4.6 million dogs over 5 years. I'm summarizing the article below, but you can read it in its entirety below:
1. Small dogs under 11 pounds are at higher risk for AEs f(adverse event) following vaccination. This makes Jean Dodd's 2016 1/2 dose vaccine study done on dogs 12 pounds or less very significant. Remember, we gave children 1/3 of a COVID vaccine, and babies in Africa get 1/5th of a malaria vaccine.
2. Female dogs, particularly spayed females, are more likely to experience AEs compared to intact males.
3. Young dogs, especially those around 1 year of age, have an increased risk of AEs, possibly related to booster vaccination. This is why we no longer recommend giving a one-year Distemper Parvo vaccination.
4. AEs increase with the number of vaccines given at a single visit, with the risk of an AE increasing by about 25% with each additional vaccine up to four vaccines. (It voids our health guarantee if you let your vet vaccinate your puppy/dog with more than one vaccine per visit).
5. Certain types of vaccines are linked to higher AE rates — the rabies vaccine has a higher moderate to severe AE rate than other vaccines, which is why we wait until a puppy is 6 months old to give a rabies vaccine.
6. A dog’s breed seems to play a role — French Bulldogs, Dachshunds, and Boston Terriers had higher AE rates than other breeds (including mixed breeds), whereas Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, and German Shepherds had lower rates.

05/02/2026

Puppies by Envi Mi Riding The Blues Highway (Stoker)

04/28/2026

When inquiring about a puppy or a dog that is being retired check how far you are from me , location is on my page . My price’s are very reasonable. I breed for myself not the demand of the public . Please don’t waste my time.

04/07/2026

My keeper just 10 weeks old. Trying to pick a name for her . Her parents are Oisin Ruff Cut Chocolate Diamond and Envi Mi Riding The Blues Highway.