A Tribute to Mickie UD CGC U-CD U-CDX, 1988-1997

Mickie, my Border Collie, was a great obedience dog, loyal companion and friend. Mickie was retired in 1991 due to health problems. She had accumulated 50 OTCH points plus her other titles. She lacked 1 leg to receive her U-UD. All within a very short time in her career.

Mickie also did Agility, Flyball, Scent Hurdles and Tracking. She was considered for TV commercials and magazine advertising. She performed demonstrations for charities, military bases, local malls, radio stations and new businesses.

In 1992, Mickie was awarded "Smartest Dog in San Antonio". The event was sponsored by PetsMart, Magic 105 Radio Station and Pro-Plan Dog Foods.

 

Story as appeared in "Dog World Magazine" and "Front and Finish"

Mickie, my Border Collie, is the second dog I have trained in my obedience career. She was born May 13, 1988 full of "fire and desire". She proved it March 16, 1991 in Houston, Texas when she received her Utility Degree. She earned her CD, CDX and UD in only 57 days making her human mom's heart swell with pride.

Each title was earned in 3 straight shows. She presented me with 3 Dog World's, 5 first places, 2 High in Trial and a High Combined.

Her final Utility leg was the most challenging and possibly the most fun. It took place in the middle of a Houston thunderstorm complete with lightning for special effects. Water and mud made the ring a miniature bayou. But Mickie's intense desire to compete and to please turned a mud puddle into a First Place and a High Combined. The love, trust, enthusiasm, and giving nature of this Border Collie is a credit to the breed and to this very special dog. The pleasure she gives me and the joy she exhibits allow me to share that fire and desire and make me ever grateful that I am part of a "team" in the obedience world.

Excerpt from 1990 USDAA Newsletter

Dallas Agility Working Group, Dallas, TX

DAWG held an Agility competition during the Texas Kennel Club show September 23rd. The jumpers course was 100 yards with the SCT of 40 seconds. The course consisted of several mild call-offs and a smooth flowing figure eight in the center, to challenge the handlers to work on the 'off-side' of their dogs. Many of the fast 'semi-controllable' dogs really showed their potential by completing this course fault-free. Noteworthy was the "Speed Demon", Mickie, who blazed around the course in 17 seconds. The crowd was on its feet and cheering in amazement at this spectacular fun. The next closest time was 21.57 seconds.

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