Echos of Fire
Passion for dogs
A small dog with a big character, you will find it at Echos of Fire! Our goal to breed happy and well-socialized Miniature Pinschers.
We are a small-scale Miniature Pinscher (Zwergpinscher) kennel with a strong passion for breeding healthy, well-socialized Miniature Pinschers. As an experienced Miniature Pinscher breeder, we focus on quality over quantity, ensuring every dog receives the individual care and attention it deserves.
Because we deliberately work on a small scale, we are able to closely guide both our adult Miniature Pinschers and their puppies. Our dogs are raised in a home environment and are fully integrated into our daily life. They also regularly enjoy the outdoors, including forest walks near our home and mountain adventures during holidays.
About us
My name is Gijs de Waard, and together with my husband Michael Feij, I am the proud owner of Miniature Pinscher kennel Echoes of Fire. We are hobby breeders, breeding Miniature Pinschers in accordance with the FCI breed standard and the guidelines of the Dutch breed club for smooth-coated Miniature Pinschers and related breeds.
Our kennel is located in the forest-rich area of Soesterberg, the Netherlands, an ideal environment for raising and training our dogs. We proudly present our Miniature Pinschers at dog shows in the Netherlands and abroad. Traveling for shows allows us to promote the breed and connect with fellow Miniature Pinscher enthusiasts.
My love for the Miniature Pinscher began over 25 years ago when my parents welcomed this unique breed into our home. Their strength, character, and passion left a lasting impression on me. In 2018, my husband and I purchased our first male, marking the start of our journey in the show world. Over the years, we have gained valuable knowledge and experience, supported by our mentor Bianca Smits of Miniature Pinscher Kennel Rostelley’s Angels.
At Echoes of Fire, we strive to breed healthy, social, and breed-typical Miniature Pinschers, and we are proud to share our passion for this exceptional breed.
Meet
Beer, Dax & Fina
Within our kennel we currently have 3 dogs, 2 of which are shown at national shows and international shows. Beer is our mascot, after all he is the dog where it all really started.
Beer
Our first male is Rostelley’s Angels Driven by Love, call name Beer. Thanks to Bianca Smits of Kennel Rostelley’s Angels, we have been the proud owners of this exceptional dog for many years. Even as a puppy, Beer showed a strong personality, and he has grown into a stable, alert, and reliable male.
Beer was born on April 7, 2018, and has been our loyal companion since June 17, 2018. Together, we have enjoyed many successful dog shows and achieved great results. He will soon make his final appearance in the veteran class, after which he will enjoy a well-deserved retirement.
At home, Beer is a wonderful, independent, and strong-willed dog. He is, and always will be, our mascot—and most importantly, the dog with whom our journey began.
Dax
Our second male is Aurra Sing Meet Rostelleys New Dream, call name Dax. Originally imported to strengthen Kennel Rostelley’s Angels, he is also expected, if all continues as planned, to become an important foundation for the bloodline of Echoes of Fire.
From an early age, Dax showed himself to be open, confident, and approachable. Qualities we missed in Beer, we fully found in this handsome male. Dax combines strong presence with an excellent temperament.
We are extremely happy with Dax as part of our kennel and look forward with pride and confidence to everything the future will bring.Born on May 3, 2022, and a trusted companion to Beer since August 18, 2022, Dax has developed tremendously both at home and in the show ring. He has already earned multiple championship titles and achieved results beyond our expectations. We have attended many shows together, where he consistently showed himself at his very best. At home, Dax is a calm and well-balanced dog, comfortable in any situation.
He has a sweet, playful, and above all caring nature, always the first to investigate when something happens around the house.
Fina
With great pride, we present our third dog: Aurra Sing This Is The Way of Fire, call name Fina. Now 2 years old, Fina is a true showstopper, exceptional in the show ring and a joy to watch.
She is a playful girl with a strong and distinct personality. Fina loves working with her handler, enjoys being in the spotlight, and knows exactly how to charm everyone around her. She clearly enjoys the attention of the males, and at home she confidently takes the lead. Lively, demanding of attention, and exactly as she looks, full of presence and self-confidence.
Fina joined our home at 15 weeks of age and was fully accepted by the males from day one. If everything continues as we hope, she represents our future within the kennel. For now, she is above all a wonderful family dog with great show potential and a beautiful character that we enjoy every day.
