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| image_caption = Plush-coated Shiloh Shepherd
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| nickname = Shiloh
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| note = Accepted by some "rare breed" organizations for showing purposes.
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The '''Shiloh Shepherd''' is a new ] that is still under development. They are not recognized by any major ], but may be ] in some rare breed organizations.

Shiloh Shepherds are larger and have a straighter back than most modern ]s;<ref>Source?</ref> they are bred for intelligence, size, and stable temperaments. Their coats can be a variety of colors and color mixes. They compete in obedience, agility and herding events and work as ]s, ]s, livestock guardians and service assistance.

==Characteristics==

===Appearance===
According to the breed standard, the Shiloh Shepherd should have a regal bearing that shows intelligence and strength. The balance between elegance and strength is the key to their distinct appearance and fluid movement. Their larger size should not impede their movement or grace.

The head should be broad and slightly domed with a gradually tapering muzzle; bite alignment is important since either an over or undershot bite is a disqualifying fault. Muzzles and lips should be black; though pink has been seen, it is a fault. Ears should be firm, triangular and well cupped; they are carried erect when at attention. Their eyes are always a shade of dark to light brown; no other eye colors are bred.

Their broad and muscular backs should be straight with a gradual slope from the withers that complements their full chest. Tails should be long, plush and slightly curved; they may show a more pronounced curve when the dog is excited or exercising but should never be a ring or a hook shape.<ref name="standard">{{cite web|author=Barber, Tina M.|title=Shiloh Shepherd Breed Standard|year=1990|url=http://www.shilohshepherds.info/Breedstandard.htm}}</ref>

====Size standards====
The Shiloh Shepherd is powerfully built and well-balanced and should have a proud carriage and smooth, effortless gait. The male Shiloh stands 30&nbsp;inches (76&nbsp;cm) or more in height with a minimum of 28&nbsp;inches (71&nbsp;cm); he weighs 120 to 140&nbsp;pounds (54–65&nbsp;kg) with a minimum of 110&nbsp;pounds (50&nbsp;kg). The female is smaller, standing 28&nbsp;inches (71&nbsp;cm) or more in height with a minimum of 26&nbsp;inches (66&nbsp;cm) and weighing 100 to 120&nbsp;pounds (45–54&nbsp;kg) with a minimum of 80&nbsp;pounds (36&nbsp;kg). With their even proportions, Shilohs should appear longer than they are tall.<ref name="standard"/> They are bigger than German Shepherd Dogs.

====Coat types====
Shilohs come in two distinct coat varieties: the ''smooth'' or ] and the ''plush'' coat. The smooth coat should be of medium length and lie close to the body; the hair at the neck and on the back of the fore and hind legs may be longer and thicker than other areas. The outer coat will be dense, straight, and harsh. The plush coat is longer, with a soft ] and a distinctive "mane" which extends to the chest. The body coat should not be over 5&nbsp;inches (12.5&nbsp;cm) long but will have feathering inside the ears and behind the legs which should not be over 3&nbsp;inches (7.5&nbsp;cm) long.

The smooth coat is easier to groom, though the plush coat may shed less. For show purposes, the tufts that grow between the toes and pads must be trimmed. Coats that are open, wooly or curly are serious faults.<ref name="standard"/>

====Coat colors====
Shilohs come in a wide range of coat colors. They may be bi or dual colored in black with tan, golden tan, reddish tan, silver, or sable. They can also be solid golden, silver, red, dark brown, dark grey, or black sable. Solid black and solid white are possible, but for show purposes, the nose, lips, and eye rims must be solid black. Blue and liver colors are possible but not bred for since they are disqualifying faults.<ref name="shilohcolors">{{cite web|url = http://www.shilohshepherdpedigrees.com/appearance/|title = Shiloh Shepherd Appearance}}</ref>

Shilohs may have a small white blaze on the chest or white on the toes, but white in any other area is a fault. To meet the standard, this should blend in with the lighter color of their coat. Pale, washed-out colours are discouraged.<ref name="standard"/>

====Movement and gait====
The Shiloh's gait is smooth and rhythmic. Their long strides and flowing motion require good muscular development and shows in its prime when the dog reaches maturity. Even while in a flying trot, the straightness of their back should be maintained. The full trot is steady and level, without swaying or rolling. To help keep their balance, their feet are brought in toward their middle line when running. Forward reach of the dog should be as long as possible, ideally extending past the nose, giving the Shiloh the impression of "flying". Faults in movement or carriage are serious.<ref name="standard"/>

===Temperament===
Bred as ], 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 ] 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 ] they adapt easily to a variety of environments and are stable. Extreme ] or shyness is severely penalized in the ].<ref name="standard"/>

==Health==
Shilohs have an average life span of 9–14 years, on par with the German Shepherd Dog breed.

As with other large/giant breed dogs, Shilohs may experience problems with ], also known as bloat. When young, it is especially recommended that Shilohs be fed a consistent diet of high quality food due to their sensitive stomachs. ] has also been reported and can cause ], ] pain and difficulty absorbing nutrients from food. ] is another health concern although manageable with digestive enzyme supplementation. Each condition is serious and should be treated immediately by a ].<ref name=bloat>{{cite web|title=Gastrointestinal Disorders in the GSD and Several Other Breeds|url=http://www.fredlanting.org/2009/07/canine-digestive-tract-disorders-in-several-breeds-part-3/|author=Lanting, Fred|year=2003}}</ref><ref name=EPI>{{cite web|title=Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency |url=http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_exocrine_pancreatic_insufficie.html|author=Marvistavet}}</ref>

Though less prone to them than German Shepherds, Shilohs are susceptible to ] and other skeletal disorders. Due to slow bone growth, if Shilohs are introduced to strenuous activities before maturity that impact the joints, serious injuries can occur. An exhaustive and detailed genetic breeding program has greatly reduced the incidence of hip and elbow dysplasia.
<ref name=OFA>{{cite web|title=OFA Hip Dysplasia Statistics|url=http://www.offa.org/stats_hip.html}}</ref> ] may occur during a Shiloh's growth stages.<ref name=padgett>{{cite book|author=Padgett, George A., DVM|year=2002|title=Genetic Diseases and Estimated Carrier Frequency of the Shiloh Shepherd}}</ref>

==Titling and competition==
Using their speed and balance, Shilohs perform ] related activities with ease. However, due to slower ] growth they should not perform strenuous obstacles or jumping until they reach maturity.
Shilohs have ] instincts that make them excellent partners in the ]. Shilohs have been recognized by the ] (AHBA) since 2004.<ref name="fabfive">{{cite web|title = The First "FAB FIVE" Herding Team&nbsp;— Marti and Tuck|url = http://www.shilohs.org/work/herding-fab-five.htm|date = January 2006|author = ISSDC, Inc.}}</ref> The AHBA's preliminary test for Herding Instinct is used to determine if a Shiloh has the instincts and interest for herding.<ref name="working">{{cite web|author = ISSDC, Inc.|year = 2006|url = http://www.shilohs.org/about/index.htm?tab=1#TabbedPanels1|title = ISSDC Dogs at Work}}</ref>

Shilohs have been trained as search and rescue dogs. In March 2007, a Shiloh named Gandalf received national media attention after finding a Boy Scout lost in the mountains of North Carolina.<ref name="gandalf">{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/03/20/missing.scout/index.html|title=Father: Lost Scout had planned to hitchhike home|author1=Franken, Bob |author2=Fiegel, Eric |lastauthoramp=yes |publisher=CNN}}</ref>
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Shilohs' gentleness and calm temperament allow them to be a part of ].<ref name=tangus>{{cite web|title=Tangus Hero Award|url=http://www.spiritualdirections.com/Tangusaward.htm|author=Linder King, Straja|date=October 2005|publisher= Spiritual Directions}}</ref> Their intelligence and willingness to please make them highly suitable for work as ]s. They respond quickly to training and retain the capacity to make independent decisions when situations change. They are frequent recipients of the AKCs "]" Award and have been awarded the Companion Dog title, the Companion Dog Excellent title, the Utility Dog title and been certified as Reading Education Assistance Dogs.<ref name="read">{{cite web|url = http://www.shilohs.org/work/read.htm|title = "Nicki", and the Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.) Program|date = November 2005|author = ISSDC, Inc.}}</ref><ref name="titles">{{cite web|title=Versatility Triumphs!|author=Harrison, Audrey|publisher=ISSDC, Inc.|date=June 2006|url=http://www.shilohs.org/about/articles/article-versatility.htm}}</ref>

Shilohs are easy to handle and even children can be successful in the show ring. Currently Shilohs can be shown in the American Rare Breed Association, the International All Breed Canine Association, Rarities Inc., the Rare Breed Club of South Western Ontario, the National Kennel Club, and the National Canine Association, as well as special shows by two Shiloh dog clubs and an annual homecoming held by the breed founder.{{importance inline|date=April 2016|reason=Some of these are non-notable local things, and several are not showing organizations at all, but "puppy mill" bogus pedigree registries, like IACBA, NKC and possibly NCA; whoTF is "Rarities Inc." and why would the encyclopedia care?}}

==History==
] used as Foundation stock, circa 1978]]
The Shiloh Shepherd was developed by Tina M. Barber of Shiloh Shepherds (kennel) in ], United States. In 1974, she began developing a new line of German Shepherd Dog.{{clarify|date=April 2016|Developed from German Shepherds and what else?}} Her goal was to preserve the type of dog she remembered from her childhood in ]: dogs that are good family companions, intelligent, both physically and mentally sound, and large in size.<ref name="origins">{{cite web|author=Barber, Tina M.|year=1993|url=http://www.shilohshepherds.info/origins.htm|title=The Origins of the Shiloh Shepherd In Word & Picture}}</ref><ref name="wind">{{cite book|author=Barber, Tina M|date=April 1, 2006|title=The Shiloh Shepherd Story....Against the Wind&nbsp;— A Breed Is Born|publisher=Mid-Atlantic Highlands|isbn=978-0-9771978-2-8}}</ref>

Tina separated her ] from the ] (AKC) in 1990, and the FIC (Federation of International Canines) agreed to register these dogs as a separate breed. (FIC, which has appeared on multiple warning lists of bogus, "]" ], is not to be confused with the world-recognized ], FCI.) The name chosen for these dogs was "Shiloh Shepherd" after the kennel of origin. Shortly thereafter, the Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club of America (SSDCA) was formed to preserve and protect the future welfare of the breed. In 1991, the International Shiloh Shepherd Registry (ISSR) was established and took over registry functions from the FIC.<ref name="origins"/><ref name="wind"/>

In 1993, The Complete Computer Place (TCCP), using a specially designed database program, officially started maintaining breeding records. This program tracked nine generations of pedigree and LMX (Littermate X-Ray Program) data and computerized all the older paper files. The ISSR used this program to document vital data on each Shiloh Shepherd in its registry. Tina Barber was active in the development of the breed as the President of the SSDCA, Inc. and Breed Warden for the ISSR.<ref name="wind"/><ref name="lmx">{{cite journal|title=Practical Genetics|author=Barber, Tina M.|year=1982|journal=German Shepherd Quarterly|url=http://www.shilohshepherds.info/practicalGeneticsArticle.htm}}</ref> Tina Barber died at the age of 63 on May 30, 2011 in Warsaw, New York.<ref>http://www.robinsonandhackemer.com/index.php/obituaries/christina_m._barber</ref> Lisa Barber (daughter) has assumed the role of Breed Warden and Registrar of the ISSR since the death of her mother.

In 1997, during a period when the SSDCA was inactive, The International Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club (ISSDC) was opened. In 1998, the ISSDC opened their own registry, calling it the ISSDCr. The Shiloh Shepherd Breed Association (SSBA) was opened shortly after and assumed registry functions for the ISSDCr. The National Shiloh Breed Registry (NSBR) was established in 2001 and The Shiloh Shepherd Registry (TSSR) in 2002. In 2004, the ISSDC was reorganized as a parent club for the NSBR, the SSBA, and the TSSR. In June 2009, the SSBA was closed.<ref name="wind"/><ref name="original">{{cite web|author=SSDCA, Inc.|date=March 2004|url=http://www.shilohshepherds.info/shilohTrifoldNov2008.pdf|title=The Original Shiloh Shepherd&nbsp;— A Rare Breed Dog, Revision 6|format=pdf}}</ref><ref name="ssdcahistory">{{cite web|author=Wendy Fullerton|publisher=SSDCA, Inc.|title= Early History of the Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club of America|year=1997|url=http://www.shilohshepherds.info/behindTheScenes.htm}}</ref><ref name="whysplit">{{cite web|author = Setterlund, Gloria|publisher = ISSDC, Inc.|title = Why are we here?|url = http://www.shilohs.org/about/articles/article-why-are-we-here.htm|year = 2004}}</ref>

There are significant differences of opinion between the founding club and registry and subsequently established clubs and registries as to how best serve the breed.<ref name="breedsplit">{{cite web|author=Tina Barber|publisher=SSDCA, Inc.|title= Why are There Two Shiloh Shepherd Registries and Two Breed Clubs?|url=http://www.shilohshepherds.info/clubsplit.htm|year=1999}}</ref><ref name="otherside">{{cite web|author = ISSDC, Inc.|title = The Other Side of the Shiloh Shepherd Story|url = http://www.shilohs.org/about/articles/article-other-side.htm|year = 2008}}</ref>

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