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Roquinho was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil at the White Field Kennel of Katia Fernandes-Araujo. Sired by the Am. Brazil Champion Richelieu All Fired Up out of the Brazilian -Argentine bred mother. He finished his Brazilian Championship quickly with Group wins and reserve Best in Shows.
In 2000 Roquinho to the American Maltese Assn National Show in Las Vegas .where he was awarded Best Bred By in Show and Best of Winners. He completed his American Championship in 5 shows with all majors.
Roquinho remined in the USA throughout 2000-2009 and sired over 20 Champions. His producing ability due to his Richelieu lineage was so impressive he was purchased by the Richelieu Maltese Kennels of Judy E. McQuiston in partnership with Pat Keen-Fernandes Roquinho began his Specials career in Jan 2002. In the first 3 months he became a multi-Group winner and then an All-Breed Best in Show winner in California. and ranked among the Top Winning Malteses of 2002 2003 Roquinho remained in the care of Richelieu Maltese in California until his retirement in 2009 when he was then returned to Katia in Brasil.
