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Shiloh Shepherd
8 month old Chewie/Rebel
daughters-Bella owned by Donna & Tom Greeley and Sophie owned by Bill
& Laura Phelan. P & C's RIDGEWOOD SHILOHS
(TSSR).
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Description |
The Shiloh Shepherd's overall
appearance is rather heavy. The Back is broad, strong and solid. The
head is broad and noble, slightly domed and in proportion to the body. The width
and length of the skull are approximately equal with a gently defined stop,
strong developed cheekbones, and a gradually tapering muzzle. The muzzle should
be predominantly black, the length being equal to that of the forehead, with the
lips firmly fitted and solid black. The muzzle should not be long, narrow, or
snipey in appearance.
Both upper and lower thighs are well muscled. The tail is quite
long and thickly covered with dense hair hanging down like a plume. The coat
comes in two varieties: smooth and plush. The plush coat is medium-length with a
dense undercoat and has a distinct mane from the neck to the chest. Hair should
not be more then 5" (12 cm) in length. The smooth coat is thick and
medium-length with the outer hair being harsh to the touch. |
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Temperament |
The Shiloh Shepherd is very similar to
the German Shepherd dog except it is bigger, and bred with better hips. The breed club promotes temperament
testing and issues certificates for individuals which it considers to be neither
fearfully shy nor dominantly aggressive. Although the Shiloh is still relatively
unknown, it makes a nice companion dog. They are a very intelligent, courageous
and self-confident dog that will willingly protect its family, yet it is
friendly and a good companion to its friends and family. Makes a good guard and
watchdog. Shilohs have tremendous loyalty and courage. Calmly confident, but not
hostile. Serious and intelligent. They have a high
learning ability. Shilohs love to be close to their families. They should be
trained and socialized from an early age with a firm and loving hand. Remaining alpha over the dog along with providing daily walks, jogs or runs is paramount to a successful relationship between you and your shepherd. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm.)
Weight: Males: 100-130 (45-59 kg.) Females: 80-100 pounds (36-45
kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Hip Dysplasia |
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Living Conditions |
The Shiloh Shepherd will do okay in an
apartment if it gets enough exercise. They are relatively inactive indoors and
do best with at least a large yard. It has an all- weather coat and will do well
in cold as well as hot climates. They can live outdoors but would be much
happier inside close to their owners. Be sure they have plenty of water and
shade on hot days and proper shelter in the winter. |
Exercise |
The Shiloh Shepherd loves strenuous
activity, preferably combined with training of some kind, for these dogs are
very intelligent and crave a good challenge.
They need to be taken on a daily, brisk,
long walk, jog or
run alongside you when you bicycle.
If under-exercised, this breed can become
restless and destructive. |
Life Expectancy |
About 12-14 years. |
Grooming |
The coat comes in two varieties,
smooth and plush. The plush coat requires regular brushing to keep it clean and
tangle free. The smooth coat requires minimal grooming. This breed sheds bits of
hair constantly and is a seasonally heavy shedder. A quick daily brushing is
best unless hair in the house is not a problem. They should be bathed rarely,
only once or twice a year to avoid skin oil depletion. |
| Origin |
A US German Shepherd fancier had been breeding German Shepherd
Dogs since the 1960's. She was active in conformation shows as well as Schutzhund, etc. In the 70's she set her standard back to the old style,
very large type Shepherds. She spent the next decade pursuing her goals for the
old style Shepherds. In 1990 she separated her breed from AKC and started
to maintain registry records as Shiloh Shepherds. The International Shiloh
Shepherd Registry, Inc. (ISSR) was incorporated in 1991. Due to
disagreements within the ISSR other splinter registries were formed. |
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Group |
Herding |
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Recognition |
TSSR, NSBR, SSBA, ARBA,
APRI, NKC, ISSR, DRA |
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TSSR = The Shiloh Shepherd
Registry
NSBR = National
Shiloh Breed's Registry
SSBA = Shiloh
Shepherd Breeders Association
ARBA = American
Rare Breed Association
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
NKC = National Kennel Club
ISSR = International Shiloh Shepherd
Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
 
Shadow, the Black Shiloh
Shepherd Puppy at 4 months old - TSSR Registered =
The Shiloh Shepherd
Registry.
Meadow, the Shiloh Shepherd full grown - TSSR Registered =
The Shiloh Shepherd
Registry.
Meadow, the Shiloh Shepherd Puppy at 8 weeks - TSSR Registered =
The Shiloh Shepherd
Registry.
Bowie, the Shiloh Shepherd Puppy at 8 weeks - TSSR Registered = The Shiloh Shepherd
Registry.
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