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The Shiloh Shepherd Dog has been under development (since 1974) by breed founder Tina Barber of Shiloh Shepherds (Kennel) in New York state in a sustained effort to create the ultimate, exceptionally intelligent, companion like the Hobo dogs were. Full details can be found via http://www.shilohshepherds.info/siteMap2005HistoryShilohShepherd.htm as well as http://www.shilohshepherds.info/whatIsAShilohShepherd.htm and various other sites. |
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The Shiloh Shepherd Dog has been under development by breed founder Tina Barber of Shiloh Shepherds (Kennel) in New York state in a sustained effort over the last third of the 20th century. While the ISSR, formed and owned by Tina Barber, was the first Registry for the Shiloh Shepherd, as the breed achieved wider recognition and popularity near the turn of the millennium other Registries were formed .The breed now has multiple registries, including, The International Shiloh Shepherd Registry (ISSR), The Shiloh Shepherd Registry (TSSR), the National Shiloh Breeders Registry (NSBR), the Shiloh Shepherd Breed Association (SSBA). There are two Shiloh Shepherd Dog Clubs, the Shilohs Shepherd Dog Club of America (SSDCA) and the International Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club (ISSDC). For further information on all of the above Registries and Clubs please use the external links section of this article. |
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In 1991 Tina formed the ISSR,Inc. and started setting up the system that would continue to track all of the specific data required for future breed recognition. As the breed achieved wider popularity near the turn of the millennium another *registry* (the ISSDCR) was formed, but later dissolved. Dissatisfied with the strict rules they had to adhere to, a few individuals started to issue their *own* papers. The breed is now plagued with a multitude of such registries, including, The Shiloh Shepherd Registry (TSSR) started in 2002 & restructured in 2005, the National Shiloh Breeders Registry (NSBR) formed in 2001, and the Shiloh Shepherd Breed Association (SSBA) still under reconstruction by current manager. All of these operating under the banner of the new Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club, started in 2004. |
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However, the Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club of America (SSDCA, Inc) formed in 1991 is still the ONLY recognized parent club for the International Shiloh Shepherd Registry, Inc. (ISSR) and continues to grow in membership in order to promote the true history of these magnificent dogs. The ORIGINAL club has consistently continued to grow and has several web sites full of carefully documented data, that is continually being updated. http://www.shilohshepherds.info/siteMap.htm |
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For further information on all of the above Registries and Clubs please use the external links section of this article. |
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The Shiloh Shepherd Dog is a breed of dog that essentially resembles a giant version of the German Shepherd Dog (GSD), although they posses a much gentler attitude inherited from the Giant Malamutes in their ancestry.
Appearance
The Shiloh Shepherd Dog is powerfully built and well-balanced, with proud carriage and smooth, effortless gait. The male Shiloh stands 30 inches (76 cm) or more in height with a minimum of 28 inches (71 cm); he weighs 140 to 160 pounds (63.5-72.5 kg) with a minimum of 120 pounds (54.5 kg). The female is smaller, standing 28 inches (71 cm) or more in height with a minimum of 26 inches (66 cm) and weighing 100 to 120 pounds (45-54.5 kg) with a minimum of 80 pounds (36 kg).
Shilohs come in two distinct coat varieties: the smooth coat (double, medium length, lying close to the body, dense, straight and harsh) and the plush coat, which is longer, with a soft undercoat, a distinctive "mane", body coat not over 5 inches (12.5 cm) long and feathering inside ears and behind the legs not over 3 inches (7.5 cm) long.
Shiloh coat colors may be "shades of black with tan, golden tan, reddish tan, silver, and cream" or "various shades of richly pigmented golden, silver, red, dark brown, dark gray, or black sable". Solid black or solid white are also acceptable as long as nose, lips, and eye rims are solid black. White markings are discouraged except for small patches on toes or the centre of the chest. Pale,washed-out colours are discouraged. Eyes are dark to light brown in colour.
The difference between the Shiloh Shepherd Dog and its parent breed the German Shepherd Dog is explained as being essentially that the Shiloh is the dog for people who fell in love with the German Shepherd as it was in 1962. They claim that the breed has changed so radically since then that dogs of that type can no longer be called GSDs. Without a doubt, too, the Shiloh is larger than was ever the norm for GSDs.
Temperament
In temperament the Shiloh is supposed to be courageous and self-confident; superior intelligence is called for in its breed standard. Breeders strive for a courageous, yet manageable temperament. Any form of extreme aggression or shyness is severely penalized! The Shiloh Shepherd is an excellent family companion that is extremely gentle with small children as well as other pets. Many Shiloh's are also utilized for therapy and search & rescue work, although they excel in many other venues as well.
History
The Shiloh Shepherd Dog has been under development (since 1974) by breed founder Tina Barber of Shiloh Shepherds (Kennel) in New York state in a sustained effort to create the ultimate, exceptionally intelligent, companion like the Hobo dogs were. Full details can be found via http://www.shilohshepherds.info/siteMap2005HistoryShilohShepherd.htm as well as http://www.shilohshepherds.info/whatIsAShilohShepherd.htm and various other sites.
In 1991 Tina formed the ISSR,Inc. and started setting up the system that would continue to track all of the specific data required for future breed recognition. As the breed achieved wider popularity near the turn of the millennium another *registry* (the ISSDCR) was formed, but later dissolved. Dissatisfied with the strict rules they had to adhere to, a few individuals started to issue their *own* papers. The breed is now plagued with a multitude of such registries, including, The Shiloh Shepherd Registry (TSSR) started in 2002 & restructured in 2005, the National Shiloh Breeders Registry (NSBR) formed in 2001, and the Shiloh Shepherd Breed Association (SSBA) still under reconstruction by current manager. All of these operating under the banner of the new Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club, started in 2004.
However, the Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club of America (SSDCA, Inc) formed in 1991 is still the ONLY recognized parent club for the International Shiloh Shepherd Registry, Inc. (ISSR) and continues to grow in membership in order to promote the true history of these magnificent dogs. The ORIGINAL club has consistently continued to grow and has several web sites full of carefully documented data, that is continually being updated. http://www.shilohshepherds.info/siteMap.htm
For further information on all of the above Registries and Clubs please use the external links section of this article.
Health
The main health issues in this breed are gastrointestinal problems (gastric torsion/bloat, bacterial overgrowth syndrome) and skeletal or bone disorders such as hip dysplasia, panosteitis and osteochondritis. That said, licensed breeders seem very aware of health concerns and have taken strong measures toward effective control programmes and promote health testing, as per the breeding rules set by the ISSR, Inc. such as hip, heart, and elbow certification as well as entering reported disease data into the GTF database. The SSDCA, Inc (parent breed club) commissioned Dr. George A. Padgett to survey the ISSR breeding program in 2000, and provide them with complete reports. This information has been listed and updated via the organization's websites (see http://www.shilohshepherds.info/siteMapHealthSurvey.htm). These reports clearly show that, as giant breeds go, the Shiloh is arguably a healthy example.