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Shiloh Shepherd Dogs
The Shiloh Shepherd has a calm confidence and a loving heart. Known for its steady temperament, it manages to be protective yet pleasant, watchful yet sociable. It also likes to keep active: With a strong work ethic and an eager intelligence, the Shiloh Shepherd never shies away from a challenge.
Ideal Human Companions
- Families
- Active singles
- Outdoorsy types
- Experienced dog handlers
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Trademark Traits
- Powerful
- Steady
- Gentle
- Outgoing
- Trainable
What They Are Like to Live With
Shiloh Shepherds have great instincts and fertile minds. Shilohs can be quite laid back and and low key. Their main claim to fame is their ability to do service work & their love for children!
Things You Should Know
Shiloh Shepherds can live as long as 14 years. Like German Shepherds, they can sometimes develop hip dysplasia. Both smooth and plush coated Shilohs require regular brushing. Shiloh Shepherds shed all year-round, but it’s more noticeable during spring and fall shedding seasons.
Shiloh Shepherd History
In the early 1970s, a German-born breeder in upstate New York decided to develop a breed similar to the larger German Shepherds she grew up with—gentle, devoted canines with a keen intelligence. The result was the Shiloh Shepherd, a confident yet easygoing companion.
The Look of a Shiloh Shepherd
The Shiloh Shepherd has a noble, proportioned and imposing look—sturdy and big but lean. It has a slightly convex forehead, pointed ears and almond-shaped eyes that have a friendly expression. Their muzzles are similar to those of German Shepherd Dogs, but they have much smaller ears than the GSD. The neck slopes down to muscular shoulders and legs. The back legs are solid and the tail bushy. Shiloh Shepherds come in two versions: smooth coated (medium-length) and plush coated. Shilohs come in a wide range of solid and dual colors including tan, brown, black and silver.
Talk About Shiloh Shepherds 
On Shiloh Shepherd breeders
I would suggest that you investigate the breeders carefully! Most do not follow the ISSR guidelines set up by the founder! Less then 300 REAL DEAL pups are born each year -- waiting lines are long, but well worth it!
~Tina B., owner of Shiloh Shepherds
Shed fur like clumps of sheep's wool
Shiloh Shepherds are very intelligent dogs. I grew up on a farm but now live in a town, and my dog travels between both with me. Adapting quickly between environments is a great quality they have.
Even though Shilohs shed year-round, their hair clumps like sheep wool instead of spreading uncontrollably through the home.
Most Shilohs do not bark and have a relaxed disposition, but when they protect it is an amazing sight. A deep rumble comes from their chest. Then they back up their owner and go after the perpetrator with no hesitation.
~Genna C., owner of a Shiloh Shepherd
Shiloh Shepherd Personality Chart
(based on 132 Shiloh Shepherd profiles)
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