“Beauty, brains, and brawn.”
Tina Barber
About Shiloh Shepherds
Shiloh Shepherds are a large, family-oriented shepherd that have been around since the early ’90s.
They’re often described as being “easy for a shepherd,” and well-bred Shilohs are active companions and family guardians.
Reputable breeders are science-forward and do extensive health-testing and DNA analysis of their dogs. Shiloh Shepherds are an OFA-CHIC breed, and they have over 1000 individuals listed in OFA and PennHIP respectively.
They are not yet recognized by a major kennel club, since the breed is still working on breeding out certain health issues and increasing genetic diversity.
For conformation, they show in breed-specific specialties, IABCA, ICKC, ABIDS, and ARBA.
Shilohs are also listed by sporting associations such as NADAC, CPE, NASDA, USCSS, AOK9, and SDDA (just to name a few!)
Shiloh Shepherd History
All Shiloh Shepherds descend from about 20 dogs from their kennel of origin, “Shiloh Kennels.”
Most of these dogs were German Shepherds, and a handful of carefully vetted outcrosses were added to breed away from certain health issues.
The breed officially split off from the AKC in 1991.
Campfire Shilohs 