dunromandanes

Congratulations to “Lucky” ~ Ch Dun Roman’s Element of Water, who came out at 6 years old needing 7 points to finish.  Lucky handled by Betty Jo Costantinidis finished at Del Valle Kennel Club in October 2012.  Picking up seven points in less than one month.  Way to go Lucky Buck.  Big Congratulations to Marc & Tiffany Straight on their 1st champion.  Lucky now holds the record as the oldest Dane ever finished by Dun Roman Danes.

“Auto” finished his AKC Championship from BBE class exclusively handled by Betty Jo Costantinidis. Thank you to the following judges for acknowledging and awarding this young dog.

Mr. Alberto Berrios, Mr. Mauro Anselmo Alves , Mr. Joanne (Jan) Paulk, Mr. Jay Richardson, Dr. James D. Sillers, Mr. Burton Yamada, Mr. Bruce E Voran, Mrs. Patti Long Smith, Mrs. Patricia Trotter, Ms. Rita J Biddle Esq., Ms. Nikki Riggsbee, Mrs. Linda Riedel, Ms. Mary Anne Brocious, Ms. Doris H. Miller, Mrs. Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna, Mrs. Lois A Sanford

Ch Finess’ Simply Sara Lee Bridane aka Sara Lee’s finishing picture from the Tucson Specialty. Thank you esteemed breeder judge Mrs. Colette Jacobsen for this prestigious win. Handled beautifully by Betty Jo Costantinidis. Owned by Jim and Lora Thill. Bred by Denise Bargo. Pictured here going WB and BOW for a 5 point major. Betty had an incredible time showing Sara Lee to her championship, winning multiple Best of Breeds from the classes along the way.

“Auto” Dun Roman’s Getaway Driver handled by Betty Jo Costantinidis goes Winners Dog three out of the four days in Santa Barbara. Also going Best of Winners under esteemed Judges Jan Paulk and Jay Richardson. Auto is handled exclusively by Betty in BBE. Betty brought him out a few months ago, he already has 13 points, including a 5 pt major, towards his ch title. Go Auto go…

Auto goes back to back RWD (majors) at the Great Dane Club of California Specialties from Bred by class. Auto is owner/breeder handled by Betty Jo Costantinidis.  Auto is out of BISS Ch Meadowoods I’m Stormin Norman x BISS GCH Dun Roman’s Element of Earth LMLD.

Ch Dreamaker’s Lone Ranger x Rosha Bella The Ball Von Raseac

Dakota hits the jackpot in Vegas.  This handsome 8 year old grandpa went Best Veteran and received an Award of Merit among tough competition.  He’s still got it.

Dakota is the sire of BISS Ch Dun Roman’s Element of Earth LMLD “Elie”, Ch Dun Roman’s Element of Air “Scout”, Ch Dun Roman’s Element of Fire “Rowdie”, Dun Roman’s Element of Water “Lucky”

Elie was the Top Winning Dane for the Great Dane Club of San Diego 2008 & the Top Winning Bitch for the Great Dane Club of California 2008.  Scout was the Top Winning Dog for the Great Dane Club of California 2009.  Lucky has 8 points including both majors.  The four Elements are Dakota’s one and only litter to date – we are extremely proud of all four of them!