On March 25, 2005 I said good-bye to Roman at home by his side. His mind was strong until the end, but his body said "enough". I'll always treasure this special boy...my gentle brown bear. He was a steadfast, kind, beautiful soul who gave so much to so many. Roman was a steadfast hunting partner for many years.  As he got older, he assumed the role of puppy companion, therapy dog, and patriarch. Coffee-table head boy, gentle brown bear, I will never forget you. Good night sweet Roman....May you retrieve ducks to your heart's delight, romp with your four-legged friends over the hills, dive for rocks on the shores, and lap the faces of all our loved ones who await us. I miss you dearly, and will love you always.

He had a short show career, ending with a 3-point major under Judge Beth Speich and a single point under Judge Tom Bradley.  He earned his CD in three out of three attempts, with scores in the 190's, and earned one leg on his Junior Hunter title. In his short career, Roman sired some very nice pups, including Ch. Lobuff's Grateful Dawg owned and bred by Lisa Weiss, Lobuff Labradors, and his litterbrother Zachary, who was my beloved companion until he passed to the Rainbow Bridge in 2006.  He is the grandsire of Ch. Wingmaster Lobuff Aquarius Yogi and BISS Hillsdale Tickled Pink.