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 Katia brought Roquinho to the American Maltese Assn National Show in Las Vegas .There handled by Katia's brother Wagner Fernandes 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 2000-2001 and sired several litters to Champion bitches with very promising puppies resulting in several finishing from puppy class. His producing ability was so impressive he was purchased by the Richelieu Maltese Kennels of Judy E. McQuiston in partnership with Pat Keen-Fernandes and her husband Wagner Fernandes. Roquinho began his Specials career in Jan 2002. In the first 3 months he became a multi-Group winner and then was All-Breed Best in Show at the Sun Maid Kennel Club March 24,2002 in California. Roquinho will remain in the care & presentation of Pat & Wagner Fernandes and is rated amoung the top 5 Maltese in 2002 in America.
