This is the Blue Miniature Pinscher eGroup that is working to save a part of our breed's history from extinction. WE DID IT, we can show Blues and Fawns in conformation competition in the UKC thanks in part to the hard work of the OBP members. We are actively encouraging skin/coat testing of Blues, we are compiling the veterinary reports as proof of quality in Blues. We discuss issues like skin and coat density/texture, research into color mutant alopecia (balding), diet, supplements and coat conditioning, health testing, the challenges of breeding for correct MinPin structure and "type" in a color that is disqualified from AKC competition. OBP under NO CIRCUMSTANCES condone mixed breeding to reintroduce the color of the EXTINCT "Harlequin (Merle) MinPin".
Anyone interested is welcomed, you need not own one (or even want one) to be interested. For PET OWNERS, the list can help in determining a good breeder from a “for profit” breeder. This is eGroup is open to the public and all are welcome to join. A breeder's presence on this eGroup does NOT indicate that the breeder is a good breeder or worthy of your trust. But please do join us so that you may learn to tell the difference. General MinPin discussion IS allowed, but NO petitions, ads, chain letters, jokes or off topic subject matter.
Background: Blue MinPins exhibit a bi-color pattern of sharply defined Blue and Rust. Shades of Gray hair are exhibited where the Black is normally seen on a Black and Rust dog.