March 2000
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The Caucasian Ovtcharka Cezar, owned by Stacey Kubyn, USA
One bright, sunny Spring day in 1995, "Cezar" of Esquire TT, OFA, aka "The
Czar" came into my life as an owner give up/rescue. He was imported to
Canada from Poland and lived his first years on a farm where he honed his
guardian skills. A house fire caused the owners to relocate to the city
where "Cezar" was contained in a fenced backyard. While the owners were at
work, someone lifted the gate latch and the farm guardian dog was set free to
wreck havoc on the city. The owners were fined heavily, and because he had
caused such a scare in the neighborhood, "Cezar" was slated for euthanasia.
Luckily for "Cezar", his kind-hearted family decided to transfer his
ownership instead.
Because "Cezar" was a farm dog and not used at stud, his previous owners had
not turned in his puppycard to the breed club in Poland to receive his
registration. Via the export papers, tattoo, and the generous help of Polish
Caucasian fancier Maciej Semeniuk, "Cezar's" breeder was located. The first
news from Poland was that my beautiful farm dog was sired by the famous
International FCI and German CH. a-Robber vom Hamstereck, and his dam is
also out of Polish FCI Champions! After careful consideration and
confirmation of "Cezar's" tattoo, the Polish Club issued "Cezar's" full FCI
registration.
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Cezar's perfect score Temperament Test
"Cezar" is a gentle and very responsive guardian who loves children. After
just a few months of training, "Cezar" began his U.S. Show Career in the
Fall, 1996. Distinguished for his "authentic type" and efficient movement (so
important in a working breed!), "Cezar" has been rated "Excellent" by
rarebreed, AKC and FCI judges across the United States. "Cezar" has won 14
Best In Shows in the U.S. and finished ARBA #1 Caucasian/ #4 Rarebreed 1997
(undefeated in Breed 1996-present) and was ARBA #1 Caucasian for 1998. At
the 1998 American Rare Breed Association Cherry Blossom show in DC, the
largest rarebreed show in the U.S., "Cezar" won TWO (2) BEST IN SHOWS and the
Memorial Award for defeating over 1100 dogs that weekend. His record stands
as the top winning Caucasian Ovcharka in U.S. breed history!
During the Fall, 1999 Eastern Rarebreed Dog Club show, "Cezar" was again
rated "Excellent", this time by the famous FCI molosser Judge Raphael Acrudo
of Spain. That weekend, "Cezar" again made breed history by earning a
perfect 100% on the Eastern Rarebreed Dog Club Temperament Test "TT" and
being the high scoring dog of the day.
These days "Cezar" is again living the country life as guardian of Esquire
Farm.
Stacey Kubyn
Esquire Caucasians
North American Breed Founders Est. 1990
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BOB/Group 3 ARBA Detroit 1999
Some words from the many friends of Cezar The Wonder Dog
Written by Deb:
It was quite a fun event on that Saturday. There were several
very nice dogs at that show (and a lot of not so great dogs). Cezar
definitely stood out.
We were told by bystanders, during the 2nd Show, that COs came
after the Presas so we sat idly by, chatting with some nice Pyrenees Mastiff
people. We had been going back and forth to the car for sodas and to check
the dogs when, finally, a smoke-colored dog "sizzled" onto the court. I
could only see the lower half (the upper part of the dog was hidden behind
some netting), but I "knew" that was Cezar. He really caught the eye
immediately, there where something about him so "alive."
The staging took forever, and then Cezar was before the judge and gone. I
had only a minute to catch up with Megan leaving ring---we tried to get her
attention without imposing when she arrived but I think she forgot since
she was waiting to show, -understandable. Anyway, I was able to catch her
and take a few photos of Cezar.
We saw Cezar in the ring (twice) but Megan was pretty much here and gone! We
never could catch her again. I understand she was showing several dogs.
Did I get the impression that Megan was very intent on keeping Cezar under
"safe conditions" i.e., making sure he didn't accidentally get into any kind
of 2 or 4-legged confrontation.
However, I was the lucky one and met Cezar up close and personal for just a
moment. He sniffed my (I'm sure) doggy-smelling pants with a gently waving
his tail, then was very patient about the dull job of posing, got bored after
about three and wouldn't put his ears up. I asked Megan if he was always that
easy to handle, and she said not always (!).
After the photos, I patted him on the head and felt his coat; then he went
back to his own more fascinating world of sniffing nearby bushes and lifting
his leg. He was not challenging, aggressive or nervous, just couldn't care
less, but that's okay. No hurt feelings! Megan obviously needed to leave so
I just had to let her go do her thing!
Along with the close-ups, we did get some pix of the Group action. By then
the weather was getting cold and damp and the sky was darkening early. But
there may be some good shots, you never know until you process your film.
Cezar is a gorgeous dog. He moves beautifully, with the "zest for life"
showing. It was interesting to see the difference in the spring and jaunt of
his gait as compared to Pyrs and the other Mastiffs and LGDs that lumber.
She had his coat beautifully prepared; you would have been proud of him.
Dan specially commented on how level-headed Cezar acted but I do think Megan
was keeping a distance around them on purpose.
Well, it was a delight to finally meet the famous Cezar. I saw that,
although he had a great thick head, he did not have the massive muzzle I've
seen in some photos, BUT he was also not lippy or covered in drool, and I
find that a positive. Perhaps the standard calls for the blunt, thick,
loose-lipped muzzle of a Saint? Whether or not, Cezar was a beautifully
balanced dog with wonderful expression and it was an unexpected pleasure to
actually get to see one of her dogs.
Deb
Written by Jeannine De Palma:
I have had the pleasure of meeting this great dog and his devoted owner for
the 1st time last year...
Every rescue should find a home such as this grateful dog did.
Everyone who breeds should rescue those left behind...
Esquire Caucasians have DONE their share 2 fold..
If everyone who reads this followed Mrs. Kubyn example and adopted 1 dog from
a shelter. Just think what could be done... The shelters would have more dogs
going out the front door to Loving caring responsible homes and NOT out the
back to a doomed fate no dog or cat should have to endure....
Thanks
Jeannine De Palma
Central Asian Ovcharka's are my life but Cezar is my Friend
Molosserworld want to give Cezar and his owner the best wishes for the future.
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