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Shiloh Shepherd dog (Face, Muzzle)
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Breed Information

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Name Shiloh Shepherd dog
Other names Shiloh
Origin United States
Breed Group Herding
Size Giant
Type Purebred
Life span 12-14 years
Temperament

Companionable

Gentle

Loving

Loyal

Outgoing

Trainable

Height 28-30 inches (71-76 cm)
Weight

Male: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)

Female: 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg)

Colors

Black

Black and Tan

Golden

Gray

Silver

White

Litter Size 6-12 puppies
Puppy Prices

Average $1000 - $2000 USD

 

Breed Characteristics

Adaptability

3 stars

Apartment Friendly

3 stars

The Shiloh Shepherd will do okay in an apartment if it gets enough exercise. These dogs are relatively inactive indoors and do best with at least a large yard. They have all-weather coats 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.

Barking Tendencies

2 stars

Occassional

Cat Friendly

3 stars

Child Friendly

4 stars

Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them.

Dog Friendly

3 stars

Exercise Needs

4 stars

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.

Grooming

2 stars

Moderate Maintenance: Regular grooming is required to keep its fur in good shape.

Health Issues

2 stars

Hypoallergenic: UnknownHip dysplasia, also prone to tumors.

Intelligence

3 stars

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Playfulness

3 stars

Shedding Level

3 stars

Constant and Seasonal Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often!

Stranger Friendly

3 stars

Trainability

3 stars

Easy Training: The Shiloh Shepherd Dog is known to listen to commands and obey its owner. Expect fewer repetitions when training this breed.

Watchdog Ability

5 stars

Great Watchdog Ability: This dog will bark and alert its owners when an intruder is present. It is moderately protective of its owners and are generally considered to be good guardians.

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Shiloh Shepherd dog Puppy (Face, Muzzle)
Face, Muzzle

Shiloh Shepherd dog Names

Rank Boy Names Girl Names
01 Buddy Lucy
02 Rocky Ruby
03 Toby Coco
04 Cody Sadie
05 Duke Lily
06 Louie Annie
07 Teddy Piper
08 Milo Stella
09 Leo Chloe
10 Baxter Penny
100 Cute Puppy Names ›

Overview

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 than 5" (12 cm) in length. The smooth coat is thick and medium-length with the outer hair being harsh to the touch.

Bred as companions, Shilohs have loyal and outgoing personalities. Many of the breeders in the United States operate out of large farms where the puppies are introduced to a large variety of animals. They were developed to be gentle and loving, able to work with animals and children, while still possessing a trainable drive for working applications, such as assistive service, obedience, or herding. Shiloh Shepherds are reported to be the least territorial when compared to other Shepherd breeds. With proper socialization they adapt easily to a variety of environments and are stable. Extreme aggression or shyness is severely penalized in the breed standard.

History

A U.S. German Shepherd fancier had been breeding German Shepherd Dogs since the 1960s. She was active in conformation shows as well as Schutzhund, etc. In the ’70s 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. Shiloh Shepherds are believed to have Alaskan Malamute and German Shepherd in their bloodlines (Alaskan Shepherd). The International Shiloh Shepherd Registry, Inc. (ISSR) was incorporated in 1991. There are currently several different Shiloh Shepherd registries.

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