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Mickey AKA Amuaray A Touch O Magic DOB 30th March 2000 Favourite past time - looking at my mums eyes. Dreams - to look at my mums eyes all day Best day ever - waking up every day with my mum Claim to fame - 31 agility titles in 2 countries and 7 of those are masters titles in all of the major leagues ( AKC, ANKC, NADAC and ADAA). Best Friend - His sister Molly who has recently passed away If you have ever been unsure of love at first sight I can tell you that it is possible and happened to Mick and I. I was really wanting a tri colour male as my next dog and to give me the best chance of selecting the right dog we breed 2 litters to the same sire to see what we would get. Little did we know that both litters were to be born 1 day apart and we had a total of 13 puppies to choose from (11 tri's and one Blenheim). Mickey came to my attention at 3 weeks of age and from the moment he was able to walk he was my shadow. Not the nicest puppy in the litter but against all advice, I had to keep him as I just could not put my finger on it as to why. That was the best decision I have made in my life.
Later I was to find out what it is really like to run a dream dog and to literally run as one in the agility ring. Mick knew me inside and out and I knew him the same way. We knew each other moves and that started the most remarkable team relationship that would achieve so much. During our times together we have met some remarkable people and trained with some simply amazing dogs especially in San Diego. I can not ever remember having so much fun when training as I did with my training class and the result of that is many wonderful friendships that will continue to the end of time. The thing about Mick was that he just had this amazing on switch when he ran. He would hang like a rag dog in my arms up to the line, I would put him on the ground and bang - lights were on ( and someone was home!). Even at the age of almost 9 he was still gaining Masters jumping times in ANKC which is not the easiest thing to do let alone at that age. Mick travelled with us to the US and back and enjoyed his time over there especially in the snow in CT. Here is link to a Movie we made of Mickey and Molly in the snow and this is how we will always remember them having fun and enjoying life. "Snow Cav Movie"
Mick has since retired in early 2009 and although he has had this remarkable career, I can hardly remember any of it. What I do remember most about Mick is his many Mickey moment (or Mike moments as they are known) and the funny things he does. He loves life, he loves me and is so comfortable in his skin. I have truly been blessed to be given such an opportunity to own and compete with this angel of a dog. He is my once is a life time dog that I enjoy being with so much that I will have a hard time measuring any of the others up to him.
Natalie
here are some typical "Mike" moments
here is one day at the office for Mick and the typical results of one days competitions in the USA for him
Mickey at Cleanrun camp in Virginia, USA ( me in the red/black coat and Mickey is on the chair). It actually snowed this day while we were outside training and this was out elective called "You can run with the big dogs" with Dana Pike.
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