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Shiloh Shepherd Dog
Shiloh Shepherd
Plush-coated Shiloh ShepherdCountry of origin
United States
Common nicknames
Shilohs
Classification and breed standards
Not recognized by any major kennel club
Notes
Recognized by some Rare Breed organizations such as RBCSWO, ARBA, Rarities, NKC, IABCA for Showing purposes.
The Shiloh Shepherd was developed to preserve the original qualities found in the German Shepherd Dog (GSD) of the past. They are bred to be the perfect family companion and protector; are highly intelligent and self-confident and possess no limitations in their ability and willingness to perform any job.
References
- Barber, Tina M. (1993). The Origins of the Shiloh Shepherd In Word & Picture - accessed January 2006.
- SSDCA, Inc. (March 2004). The Original Shiloh Shepherd - A Rare Breed Dog. Revision 6, - accessed January 2006.
- TSSR. (2003). Shiloh Coat Color Guide, pdf, - accessed January 2006.
- Padgett, George A., DVM. (2002). Genetic Diseases and Estimated Carrier Frequency of the Shiloh Shepherd.
- ISSDC, Inc. (2006). ISSDC Dogs at Work - accessed January 2006.