Shiloh Shepherd

Country of origin: USA
Registries: ARBA
Occupation: Herder,
guardian
Size: Males: 28+ in tall,
females 26+ in tall; 100 to
160 lbs
Longevity: 10 to 12 years
Exercise: Vigorous daily
exercise
Training: Easy; hard to keep
challenged
Grooming: Easy to moderate

The Shiloh Shepherd breed was founded by Tina Barber as a means of preserving the old type German Shepherd Dog. Barber is the President of the Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club of America and, through this group, attempts to guide the breed’s continuing development. However, there has been considerable controversy within the breed, and other organizations were founded in competition with hers.

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