Justin was whelped right here at Skylocke. . .
Into the same litter as his brother KOHL on Dec 27, 2006.
It was so very hard for us to make the decision between Justin and Kohl,

But we finally did decide. . . . . we trusted . . . . .
And we flew Justin off to his new novice show home in the MidWest.

It Didn't Work Out ~ • ~ Sometimes Things Don't

Here is a pic of Justin as he looked at 11-1/2 weeks old. About 2-1/2 weeks before he left us. What a Guy! He was happy, showey, training like a pro... & LOVING IT! ~~ A BEAUTIFUL SHOW PUPPY ~~ Ready to be trained to be a CHAMPION!

On these pages, we're going to take him
From his Puppyhood to his Present....
And hopefully, right on into his FUTURE
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(UPDATES!)
Justin's SHOW NEWS (click)
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We will be EXCLUDING the 8 months' time period from mid April 2007 - till late December 2007 - At which time he was relinquished back to us. Those 8 months are in his past Now (April 2008), 25 pounds heavier, he's built back his muscles, gets lots of exercise & nutrition, he has moved beyond those months of his young life

Justin's Dad & Mom
Ch Kaywood's Clear Nite Mission "Strike" & AKC Mjr Ptd Skylocke's Ultimate Destiny "Kassidy"

Yellow Collar Boy - Puppy #2

Click to see: Justin with his littermates

Click to see: Some more pics of this gorgeous show puppy before he left home

And then he flew away ... We took this picture the night before he left - April 2007 -

January 2008
Shortly after being relinquished just prior to Christmas 2007
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Justin's forward progress, since he was relinquished, has been maticulously photo-documented
~We have all watched the miracle unfold ~
And it HAS been a MIRACLE......that he WAS SAVED, that it was not TOO LATE, and that he has RECOVERED

11 Days after Relinquishment	To the left is a dog who is NOT really considered to be "skinny". But taking a closer look, you will see NO muscles, NO fill, NO substance. Even his face and cheeks were caved. He was "on the brink" ± He had no depth to his body, little tolerance for exercise.....and was in fact 23 POUNDS LESS Than what you see in the March 2008 photos below
This is what the elbow placements looked like in Jan 2008. Poking out, with no muscle or ligament strength to hold them in place. His whole front assembly was loose and wobbly.	ONLY  FIVE weeks After being relinquished He was, however, still twisting his body at this point, to keep himself from wobbling.

NOTE:
We would like to make it plain, and with no misunderstanding, that we don't feel there was any intentional
negligence or abuse (per se) involved with this dog......mostly just novice lack of knowledge
and determination to do things their way. (Even if it was not the right way for this particular dog)

Had we not been informed by a concerned eye-witness about Justin's rapidly deteriorating condition, we would not have
actually known things had gone that extremely awry for him. We will be forever grateful for the information we received,
because it spurred us into determined action to gain his IMMEDIATE relinquishment.

Justin needed fresh air, lots of exercise, proper nutrition (So very necessary for a growing young dog),
a more structured environment, emotional conditioning and stability
~ to mature into the beautiful young man you see coming along
below in the candid March photos.....at just 2 1/2 months post-relinquishment-date ~

We have no intention of naming names, pointing fingers or rebutting qualifications or statements made by anyone. Those are the backbiting kinds games that little children and irresponsible novices play.  We made a big mistake in our puppy placement......for that, as his breeder, we are accepting all responsibility. As well, AS HIS BREEDER, we have made certain That placement has been UNdone - And now Justin can move on - AND IT is ABOUT THE DOG.....PERIOD

That said.......

LIVE AND LEARN.....WE certainly have

March 2008
READY TO SHOW!
Skylocke's Just In A Minute
"Justin"
Standing Free & Proud On His
Road To The Future


Just 2 1/2 Months
of
Consistant & Proper Care, Correct Nutrition, lots of Fresh Air & Exercise,
and Major Emotional Reconditioning
has brought this magnificent young Doberman near to his birthright of beauty and health.
He's recovered, and he'll make it now......

And he'll be AMAZING!

	March 2008 - UP 23+ pounds from January 1st. Muscled, Filled In, Happy, Alert & READY!

Now (Mid April 2008) 25 pounds up from December!

Keep checking in for updates on Justin's Progress......

And have fun following his
Show Career!

Saturday 12 April 2008 Judge Donna Buxton From 12-18 WD - BOS CLICK for picture	Saturday 19 April 2008 Judge James D Ellis Sr From 12-18 WD/BOW/BOB (CLICK for picture)	Sunday 20 April 2008 Judge Roger Hartinger From 12-18 WD - BOS (picture when we get it)
Saturday 26 April 2008 Judge Mrs Paula Smith From 12-18 WD/BOW/BOB	Saturday 26 April 2008  Judge Dr. Robert Smith GROUP 4	Sunday 27 April 2008 Judge Robert Smith From 12-18 RWD
	Friday 2 May 2008 Judge Steven Gladstone From 12-18 WD /BOW/BOS

YET TO COME......
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!!

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