Mickey goes Best in Show
On March 16th at the Bahamian Kennel
Club’s (BKC) twenty seventh annual Championship Dog
Show, Ch. Classical’s King of Magic “ Mickey”
was awarded the honor of Best in Show. Mickey, shown by owner
Janet Atkins to Judge Jacqueline Rusby, was selected as best
of breed, herding group one and Best in Show from a field
of excellent competitors from USA, the Bahamas and other countries.
In addition Mickey also earned the Bahamian Kennel Club championship
title.
The outdoor show was held at Nassau Botanical Gardens
under Big Top tents. 'The rules and organization
are very similar to the AKC shows. The weather was clear and
beautiful for the show except for the unseasonable heat. The
Judge Jacqueline Rusby a citizen of Canada has been a licenced
Judge for over sixteen years judging in Australia, Bahamas,
Canada, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and USA . She is
currently licenced to judge all groups and best in show in
the United States by the AKC. Canada and the Bahamas.
The BKC win was both Mickey and Janet’s first
Best in Show. After winning Janet said it was the
biggest thrill of her life when the Judge walked over to her
and handed her the Rosette. Mickey was awarded a gift bag
of goodies from Show Sponsor Purina and a Bahamian Color Print
by a noted local artist. Although Mickey didn't have much
to say after his big moment, Janet spoke for him in local
TV interviews and for an article to appear in the local tabloid
newspaper The Punch.
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Best in Show Bahamas Kennel Club, BKC Champion,
Judge Jacqueline Rusby. Sunday, March 16, 2008
Group One Bahamas Kennel Club
Judge Raymond Smith
Saturday, March 15, 2008
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Ms. Judi Elford BOB and Group 3 Temiskaming Kennel Club, Canada
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Mr. G. Starke BOB and Group 3 Temiskaming Kennel Club, Canada
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Mr. D. Marcus BOB and Group 1 Temiskaming Kennel Club, Canada
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Mr. J. Bricknell and Mrs G. Maccuaig BOB and Group 1 Temiskaming
Kennel Club, Canada |
Judge Mrs. Margaret Harkin Select award of Merit. Janet as handler
at Canadian National specialty |
Mickey moves out in Canada |
Mickey (on right) Janet Atkins, Charles Namey
and Mickey's daddy Denzel (on left) showing their ribbons
for Best of Breed and Select Award of Merit (Canada).
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Janet shows Mickey at the Bahamas Kennel Club |
Group 3 Greater Gainesville Dog Fanciers Association
- Sunday 01/27/2008, Judge Ms. Dany Canino |
Group one wins and Championship International All Breed Canine
Association. Judges Mr. Thomas Nesbitt, Steve Keating, Jane
Roppollo, Grace Black |
Three point Major, Judge James Frederikson, Carolina
Kennel Club, Sunday August 12, 2007 |
Reserve Best in Show United Kennel Club Lakeland Florida. Judge
Karen Shivers. July 22, 2007 |
Reserve Best In Show United Kennel Club Lakeland, Florida. Judge
Linda Reese, July 21, 2007 |
Janet Atkins owner handler with Mickey after Reserve Best in
Show win |
Five point major, Best of Opposite and
AKC Champion, Judge Lawrence E. Stanbridge. Greater Ocala Dog
Club, Inc. - Sunday 11/18/2007 |
Mickey awarded Group Four Orange Park
KC by Judge Roberta Campbell |
Treasure Island Kennel Club of Florida,
Judge Mr. Victor Clemente |
Treasure Island Kennel Club of Florida,
Judge James E. Frederiksen |
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Group one Central Florida Kennel Club, Judge Mrs. Lenora M Riddle,
Saturday, December 15, 2007 |
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