Lakeshores Captain of the All-Stars - SKIPPER
9/16/05 - 1/4/07

CH All-Star's Thirst N. Howl x Black's On Cloud 9

Skipper was out of our first litter, a blessing of a litter, 5 healthy beautiful puppies. He was the only boy, so we knew from the start he was staying. He was his momma’s favorite and my “Lil Man.” He was a happy go lucky boy, so aloof and silly. He started out his show career winning at least 5-6 Reserve Winners Dog Placements from the Bred-by class before the age of 1 yr. He was a standard boy, with lovely moment and overall correct in Conformation. He was a pleaser ringside to all spectators who doted on him and commented on how beautiful he was and how they loved his temperament.

Skipper got sick on our trip home to Michigan for Christmas 2006. He spent the entire holiday at the vet’s office getting round the clock care. Special thank you to Dr Shafer and the entire staff at Hecht Veterinary Hospital in Bridgman Michigan, your love and support means so much. Skipper eventually was referred to Michigan State University for further diagnosis & treatment. They diagnosed him with Aspirated Pneumonia caused by one vomiting episode, which ruptured in his lungs and had spread infection thru them. They did emergency surgery to remove 40% of his lungs and did not give him good odds of surviving recovery, due to the bulldog breed. Trying to fight off pneumonia and missing 40% of his lungs would mean a rough road ahead.

Skipper lived 1 week post opp, but ultimately it was too much for his lil body to handle. He is now with him Mom at The Bridge and I know both are looking over us and keeping watch. I miss him terribly, he was the best dog, from temperament to conformation, he had it all. He knew how to make me smile and was always there for hugs & kisses. Special thank yous to the staff at the Small Animal Clinic at Michigan State University and especially Dr Brown who cried with me when he had to break the news. Skipper was his silly self till the end, he even chewed up the cardboard box in his crate the morning of the day he died.

Skipper had 3 AKC Points upon his death and had just taken Winners and Best of Winners the weekend prior to getting sick, but he will always be a Champion in our hearts. We miss you lil man, it just isn’t the same here without you. Your sis Kirsten misses you too, but we are moving forward, and we know we will see you at the Bridge. ~ Love Mommy

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