Black Russian Terriers Zastava Kennel ,Liberitvile, Illinoise, USA
Faundation Dog of Zastava's Kennel
WILLIAM - Rus CH( RKF), AKC CH., UKC CH., ARBA CH., MBA CH., RBCSWO CH. WILLIAM EDWARD DALE TT1, OKD1, ZKS1,Working Dog of Excellence (MBA)
Best Stud Dog of "Barguzin 2002", Russia
Best Stud Dog of RBCSWO BRT Specialty 2005
Best in BRT Specialty Show RBCSWO
RBCSWO Cavalcade of Champions- Best in Guardian Group
Best Black Russian Terrier 2001 UKC
Best Black Russian Terrier 2001 RBCSWO
Best Guardian Dog 2001 RBCSWO
3rd place All Breed 2001 RBCSWO
June 24, 1998 - June 5, 2009
We have a secret, you and I that no one else shall know, for who but I can see you lie each night in fire glow?
And who but I can reach my hand before we go to bed and feel the living warmth of you and touch your silken head?
And only I walk woodland paths and see ahead of me, your black form racing with the wind so young again, and free.
And only I can see you swim in every brook I pass and when I call, no one but I can see the bending grass...
William always will be my Hero.
He went with me on the craziest journey of my life - moving from Siberia to another side of the planet. He was a piece of my home and my protector and very often my sanity in that overwhelming time of the beginning of my immigration to the U.S. and I would never have made it without him.
Through showing him I found all my friends, who have become my family for many years and I owe that to him also.
Yes his "canine" physical and show qualities were outstanding — he was extremely successful show dog, and turned out to be an excellent sire of many prominent champions...
But there also were his “human" qualities, his personality and this is where this dog was so paramount for me. That bond, when you understand every movement and breath of each other. That bond, which makes your life complete.
I love all my dogs entirely but William's place will be never taken, and his absence will haunt me to the end of my life. But my heart will always keep a million amazing memories about The Dog of my life.
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(Zhan Kris Zhars Lasbi OKD-1, ZKS-1 x Ajana OKD-1,ZKS-1)
William after Best in Show
...William’s last title was AKC Champion in 2005 after the breed recognition in American Kennel Club. Being born in 1998, William was 7 years old then. But he went to open class and was honestly competing with younger dogs, getting majors and points. One of the judges asked in the show ring - how old is this dog? 7? Does he know that? No, William didn't know.
He was just moving the powerhouse of his body as easy as a wind. As always. And he won. As always.
Otherwise he wouldn't be William.
Please, scroll down to see William's Achievements and his Photo Gallery.
William's Achievements
Russian Champion ( RKF)
American Kennel Club Champion ( AKC)
United Kennel Club Champion ( UKC)
American Rare Breed Club Champion (ARBA)
Rare Breed Club of South Western Ontario ( RBCSOW, Canada) In this Club William earned Best Black Russian Terrier 2001 RBCSWO Best Guardian Dog 2001 RBCSWO 3rd place All Breed 2001 RBCSWO
Molosser Breed Association (MBA)
Working Dog of Excellence (MBA)
UKC 2001 Top Ten Qualifiers Certificate.This year William won Top Ten Competition, became Best of Breed and become Best Black Russian Terrier 2001 UKC
UKC 2003 Top Ten Qualifiers Certificate.
ZKS 1 (Highest level in Protection/ Guardian Service Training, Russia)
OKD 1 (Highest level in Obedience,General Course of Training, Russia)
Temperament Test Certificate ( RKF, Russia)
Russian Asia 2000 Winner Certificate.(International Level Dog Show ( CACIB), Russia)
Khakassia Champion and National Level (CAC)Winner Certificate.
AKC DNA Certificate.
William's written critiques from FCI Judges
Champion of Russia (RKF)
Champion of American Kennel Club AKC)
Champion of United Kennel Club (UKC)
Champion of American Rare Breed Association (ARBA)
Champion of Molosser Breeders Association (MBA)
Canadian Rare Breed Champion (RBCSWO)
OKD 1(Obedience,General Course of Training)
ZKS 1 (Protection/ Guardian Service)
TT 1 (Temperament Test 1)
Working Dog of Excellence (MBA)
56 x Best of Breed
16 x Best in Working/Guardian Group
9 x Best in Show
3 x Res. Best in Show
Best Stud Dog of "Barguzin 2002", Russia
Best Stud Dog of RBCSWO BRT Specialty 2005
RBCSWO Black Russian Terrier Specialty Show- Best of Breed, BISS
RBCSWO Cavalcade of Champions- Best in Guardian Group
Best Black Russian Terrier 2001 UKC
Best Black Russian Terrier 2001 RBCSWO
Best Guardian Dog 2001 RBCSWO
3rd place All Breed 2001 RBCSWO
"Excellent breed type, large, strong frame, compact, deep chest, powerful drive " -
FCI judge, President of the Russian National BRT Club M. Gerasimova, Russia
"Bite - correct, dog is compact with strong bones, powerful head, dark eyes, correctly set legs, smooth movements, good coat”-
FCI judge L. Chistiakova, Russia ( Russian Asia-200, CACIB Dog Show)
"Excellent breed type, large and strong, compact, harsh coat, has good balance in movements" -
FCI judge Revaz Homasuridze, Russia
”Excellent example of the breed, nice temperament, sound mover in excellent condition”
FCI judge Zoran Brankovich, Yugoslavia
William's Photo Gallery
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