Kerry Blue Terrier Dog Names

When it comes to dreaming big, Mick was a superstar. In reality, Mick really was a superstar. He was the stunning Kerry Blue Terrier that captured the hearts of people throughout Europe when he won big at the Crufts Dog Show. Champion Torums Scarf Michael was only three years old when he won Best in Show at Crufts 2000 hosted at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. Mick and his breeder, Ron Ramsay, were presented with the prestigious trophy by Prince Michael of Kent and Peter James, the chairman of the Kennel Club. Mick and Ramsay are from Tranmere, Merseyside. Mick was the top terrier in the country and had won five Best in Show and two Reserve Best in Show. After winning Crufts, Ramsay felt that Mick’s show career was finished because he had won the ultimate prize.

Mick’s win at Crufts 2000 was the end of an era that had made Crufts such a prestigious show. The quarantine laws in Britain changed in 2001 making it easier for foreign dogs with pet passports to compete at Crufts. This opens the show up to even more entries. In 2000, there were about 20,000 dogs entered. With foreign dogs now able to compete at Crufts, it was only natural that the Westminster Kennel Club in the United States allows foreign dogs to compete. It was decided in 2002 to bring Mick back to the Westminster Dog Show held at New York City’s Madison Square Garden in February of 2003. For the past two years, Mick has been overlooked because he would not settle while being examined by the judge. With a crowd of over 10,000 people, it can be a little nerve wracking for even the most seasoned show dog.

Mick was handled by Bill McFadden. McFadden had his work cut out for him since he was competing against the heavy favorite, a German Shepherd Dog named Dallas handled by James Moses. In 2002, Mick won big at the AKC/Eukanuba National Invitational Championship Dog Show held in Orlando, Florida. At Westminster, Mick posed perfectly for Judge Irene Bivin in the Best in Show competition. The total number of dogs competing at the 127^th Westminster Dog Show was 2,603 with 159 breeds and varieties represented. Mick’s win at Westminster was his 113^th Best in Show during his career. While Mick was not ready for full retirement after winning at Westminster, his show schedule was significantly pared down to give him a rest but still enjoy traveling around to various dog shows.