Roman
Update 7.19.09 from Roman's foster mom:

Looking for a dora candyland games free online strong, stoic guy who's tall, dark and handsome? Roman is your dog! Roman is a gorgeous German-bred black sable male Shepherd, about four years old. Well-socialized, friendly, and polite, Roman has fallen on some hard times, and is looking for stability, consistency, love, and good nutrition! A big boy, Roman is very underweight at 80 pounds; well-fed, this hunk will top the scales at about 110 pounds. A true gentle giant, Roman is great with other dogs, large and small, and loves kids. He's got a medium energy level, and wants nothing more than to lay by your feet, and keep the dog bed from blowing away! Roman walks well on the leash, and rides well in a car; he's crate trained, housebroken, and searching for a family to call his own. Give this roamin' Roman a home, and be prepared for the dog of a lifetime.

Roman is one of SCGSR's favorite boys. If you want a reliable dog to be a loving and active member of your family, you just couldn't do better than this gentle giant.

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Roman's first bio, from before his mom lost her home: Roman is a very large, spectacular example of a German bred working black sable. We find Roman so amazing, we even took a close up of his incredible feet, which you can see below!

He weighs 80 pounds and is at least 10 to 15 pounds underweight, possibly 20 pounds. We have an idea that Roman got a very good start in life and someone must have paid an awful lot for him as a puppy, but somehow he fell on hard times. He's been laying on hard cement surfaces, he has calouses in revealing places, and he hasn't been getting enough to eat. Roman was filthy when we brought him under our wing, his coat had caulk in it, and some of his coat had to be cut off. We suspect Roman was stollen and someone tried to use him for a guard dog. But like most German Shepherds, he looks the part but is just a big baby doll.

Roman is kind and tolerant with kids, other dogs, puppies that have a crush on him, and possibly even cats.

We believe Roman is about four years old, but our vet thinks he may be younger. Roman is looking for a happy and secure forever home where he can be the prized family member he should be.