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Shiloh Shepherd BreedersShare Their Secrets To Breeding Success
Top breeders are selected for thoughtful genetics and successful breeding programs
2011 FEATURED SHILOH BREEDERMy Shiloh Shepherd Breeding Programby Tina Barber - ISSR / New Zion Shiloh Shepherds
My focus centered on producing sound hips because the other attributes were of no value in a dog that wasn’t able to serve its family. I was very diligent in researching breeds and bloodlines with good hips, talking with people such as GSD judge/author Fred Lanting, studying Dr. Barden's dysplasia theory, and before long I began to develop my littermate X-ray program. [1]
People tend to mistake Shiloh Shepherds for very large German Shepherds, especially if they are "plush" coated. That is an unfortunate misconception because my gene pool is so far removed from what is typical in the GSD bloodlines today.
The only other dog that I owned that had the qualities I wanted to focus on was KariAnn. I bred her to Tammy's son Shep, the dog that saved my daughters life in 1977. Picture (left) "Kari" and her sire Shep pictured (right). Visit my website to view her son Shane.
I kept the pick female Kara Lobo (Kara after her dam, and Lobo because she looked "wolfish" like her sire) and to this day, the entire Shiloh Shepherd gene pool has been based on her amazing contribution.
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I also designed a unique form of training that accomplished what I needed for my clients and for my own breeding program. By the end of the '80's I had made significant progress but realized I had to exercise more control over my breeding program and also that I needed to go computerized in order to really track and tabulate results.
In 1990 I wrote a formal ISSR Breed Standard [3] that was lavishly illustrated and is easy for anyone to understand. The correct Shiloh Shepherd is a dog no less than 28” and 120 pounds, with proud carriage, effortless movement, impeccable character that includes a “heart of gold”. Two clearly described coat types was defined. The emphasis was on size and soundness, both mental and physical.
Every breeder has disappointments and setbacks and I’ve had my share but my dogs and my breeding goals have never let me down. People will be people but a well bred dog will always be true. Maybe that's why I feel that we must look into AKC recognition, to get protection for the Shiloh Shepherd and those who have worked so hard to hold true to a massive, intelligent, gentle but protective breed with a sound mind and body.
In order for this breed/these dogs to survive we have to ask, can AKC help? At one time the SV ruled the German Shepherd Dog’s future with an iron hand, but I just read about a long haired GSD that had so many genetic problems he had to be put down at 15 months! That is why the International Shiloh Shepherd Registry holds the key to correct type and temperament, but also to maintaining clear genetics.
My Shiloh Shepherd breeding program began before there was a breed standard other than in my head. The Shiloh was and is so unique, it sold itself. Thanks to other dedicated Shiloh Shepherd breeders, it evolved into a magnificent BREED, today known around the world as the Shiloh Shepherd.
Reference Information: [1] http://www.shilohshepherds.info/lmx.asp ~ [2] Hip data and registry [3] Shiloh Shepherd Breed Standard ~ [4] International Shiloh Shepherd Registry, Inc
Go to New Zion Shiloh Shepherds to see Shiloh Shepherd puppies or upcoming litters. Tina passed away May 30th, 2011. Her daughter, Lisa Barber continues the legacy in New York. Email Lisa or she can be reached at (585) 567-8040 Copyright ? 1998 TheDogPlace.org 2001-2021 11041412159 https://www.thedogplace.org/Breeds/Shiloh-Shepherd/Breeding-Barber113.asp
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