 | Please let me introduce myself. My name is Joyce Blake Watkins. I live in Jupiter, FL, orginally with my wonderful husband, Harry, until he passed away February 8, 2004 and now, it is just me with my Treasures, my Maltese. Marcris was founded in 1959. Marcris, my registered kennel name, is a combination of my two childrens' names, Mark and Criste. |
In the 60's, I founded The Maltese Club of South Florida now know as The Maltese Club of Greater Miami. It was a social club where we had great fellowship and fun. I was only involved in the breeding aspect of Maltese in the beginning. |  |
 | Around 1962, I began showing my first Maltese show prospect. I exhibited Maltese for 5 years before I won a single point on one of my dogs. Since then, I have been hooked. I have accomplished many of my original dreams over the years. |
I own the Top AMA Show Dog for 1997 & 1998, BIS/BISS World, International and American CH Marcris Risque' Omen. Omen winning his two All-Breed Best In Shows, Best of Breed at Westminster KC as well as Best In Specialty Show at the AMA National in 1998 has been my crowning achievement in the show ring. |  |
 | The strength of Marcris has always been in my boys. I have been blessed with owning 5 prepotent male Maltese:CH Marcris Love and Kisses ROM, sire of 12 champions, Marcris Winsome Lad ROM, sire of 8 champions,CH San Su Kee Showoff ROM, CH Marcris Marshmallow ROM, sire of 36 champions, and Am/Col/Ven/PR and FCI Int CH Marcris Risque' Business ROMX, sire of 107 champions.Risque' has now garnered the most prestigious claim possible for any Sire - Top Producing Sire of All Time in the world!! |
We have had some wonderful producing females too:Marcris She's a Pushover ROM, dam of champions, CH Marcris Melody of Love ROM, dam of champions, CH Ju-Le's First Noel ROM, dam of 12 champions, CH Hi-Lite Heather's A Showoff ROM, dam of 6 champions, CH Marcris Melissa ROM, dam of 8 champions to date, CH Marcris Guardian Angel ROM, dam of 7 champions to date, and CH Marcris Risque' Pleasure ROM, dam of 5 champions to date. |  |
 | Much of our success has come from the dedicated breeders/exhibitors that have worked with Marcris Bloodlines. To these people I will always be grateful. I have cut down on the breeding venture leaving this part mostly to a few of my close friends, whom I work with very closely. |
Pam Armstrong of Hi-Lite Maltese, Sharon Girven of Blue Hil Maltese, Angela and Larry Stanberry of Divine Maltese, professional handler Tonia Holibaugh of Rhapsody Maltese, and my special handler Barbara Cantlon among others have played a very important part in our Marcris Family. I am terribly proud of you that have selected Marcris to enhance your breeding programs. |  |
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