The following are particular requirements of
steady temperament:
EARS: Erect, stiff,
moderately pointed, triangular in shape.
Well cupped, thick leathers that open toward
the front. Height should be equal to width
at base. Base of ears should set above the
eyes
Body:
WITHERS: Well defined, smoothly set into
neck and back
BACK: Firm, straight, broad. Length
derived from well laid shoulder and
correct croup length
LOINS: Viewed from the top; broad,
strong, well muscled without undue
length
CROUP: Broad, relatively long, gently
rounded with ideal angle of 30-35
degrees
CHEST: Broad, deep; reaching at least to
the level of the elbows, carried well
forward
RIBS: Well sprung, relatively long,
allowing unrestricted elbow movement
ABDOMEN: Firmly held, slightly tucked
TAIL: Set well into the croup. Extends
at least to the hock joint. Full and
bushy, especially on underside. Hangs
like a saber when relaxed; is lifted
more in excitement, and may rise above
the horizontal plane of topline in high
excitement if tail remains straight and
the tip does not pass the vertical line
of the croup
TOPLINE: A smooth gradual slope from the
head; to nearly level back; to tip of
tail. The head, neck, wither, back,
croup, and tail are distinctly and
harmoniously represented
TESTICLES: Males should have two
apparently normal testicles fully
descended into the scrotum
FAULTS
- Any deviation from the proper
topline when standing (sway, roach,
low-stationed)
- Undue length between last rib
and thigh
- Slab-sided or barrel shaped
ribbing
- *SERIOUS-Hook, ring or gay tail.
Short, thin or ratty tail
- *DISQUALIFYING-Tail that curls
forward past the vertical line of
the croup
- *DISQUALIFYING-male dog with
absent testicle(s)
Forequarters:
FORELEGS: Heavy boned; straight;
parallel and not too close, dew-claws
are present
SHOULDER/UPPER ARM: Near to equal in
length, well muscled, ideal angle being
110 degree; scapula are long, obliquely
set, laid back at about 30 degrees
ELBOWS: Close to the body, never pinched
or turned out
PASTERN: Strong, firm; straight when
seen from the front, approximate 25
degree angle from side
FORE FEET: Straight, rounded, compact;
toes well arched; pads are thick and
black
Hindquarters: Broad
and well muscled
HIND LEGS: Not too close when viewed
from the rear. Parallel to each other.
Dew-claws are absent
HOCKS: Sturdily built, firm, turned
neither in nor out
PELVIS: Slanting at an ideal 30-35
degree angle from the horizontal
THIGH: Rather long, full, strongly
muscled. When stacked, femur and
metatarsus are vertical; pelvis and
lower leg are parallel
HIND FEET: Straight, toes arched, tight;
pads are thick and black
Gait/Movement:
The gait is considered a critical aspect
of the breed. The Shiloh Shepherd is
built for a ground-covering, extended,
suspended trot. The limbs must be
harmonious in length and angulation
thereby creating a firm and level back.
The hindquarters should push the torso
forward in such a manner that the rear
stride perfectly matches that of the
forequarters. The feet should remain
close to the ground; single tracking is
evident. With the head thrust forward
and the tail slightly lifted, the
impression is level, balanced, animated,
and uninterrupted; a gently flowing
overline from the tips of the ears over
the nape and back,
through to the end of the tail.
Form follows function to produce
balance, strength, coordination, and
endurance to allow for many hours of
play, service, or work.
The Shiloh Shepherd must be observed
on a loose lead so the natural gait is
evident.
FAULTS
- A back that does not remain firm
but displays a roll, whip, roach or
sway
- *SERIOUS–any faults of
gait/structure whether from front,
rear or side
Coat: Shiloh
Shepherds should be shown in their
natural state. Trimming is only required
between the pads and toes and the
excessive “tufts” of hair inside and
around the ears.
There are two acceptable coat
varieties, smooth and plush. In both
varieties, the length should be shorter
along the sides of the body, forelegs,
foreface, and feet; with the length of
the coat increasing around the shoulders
and neck, down the back, over the croup
and in the breeches and underside of the
tail.
SMOOTH COAT: A thick, coarse, harsh
double coat. The outer coat should be
straight and dense and lie reasonably
close to the body. The undercoat is
dense, from 1 to 2 inches in depth. The
back of the forelegs and hind legs has
somewhat longer hair.
PLUSH COAT: The plush coat may lack
coarseness while still remaining
somewhat harsh. It should have a softer
undercoat, longer mane and chest hairs,
and more pronounced feathering around
head, underline, back of legs and tail.
Overall length of coat should not exceed
3” in torso area, 6” on legs.
FAULTS
- Any coat that is open, wooly,
curly, too close or too long
Color: Dual colored
coats should always be black in the
saddle/blanket. Black with shades of
tan, golden tan, reddish tan, silver,
beige, and cream are as desirable as
various shades of richly pigmented
golden, red, dark brown, or dark grey.
Sables are equally acceptable in the
same colors with guard hairs tipped in
black and a lighter undercoat, usually
fawn or grey. Shiloh Shepherds can also
be solid black or solid white.
A small white patch on the chest and
white hairs on the toes are tolerated.
Pads, toenails, lips, nose and eye rims
should be black. Lighter and darker
facial masks and eye spectacles are
acceptable and desirable.
FAULTS
- White spotting with exception of
chest (no bigger than palm of an
adult hand) and feet (allowed on
toes only)
- Washed out or pale colors,
blues, livers; any lack of proper
pigment
Height & Weight:
Structural perfection should never
be sacrificed for height. Dogs should be
evaluated for this parameter at maturity
(36 months of age).
DOGS:
Height 28 - 32 inches
BITCHES:
Height 26 - 30 inches
Weight of a Shiloh Shepherd is what
represents optimal condition for the
individual dog/bitch.
FAULT
- *DISQUALIFYING - Dogs/bitches
that do not meet minimum height
requirements by 36 months of age
Faults: Any
departure from the foregoing points
should be considered a fault, and the
seriousness with which the fault should
be regarded should be in exact
proportion to its degree.
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Scale of
Points for Judging the Shiloh
Shepherd (100 point total)
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Gait,
Movement
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25 points
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General
Appearance: strength, size,
balance
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15 points
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Head and Ears
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15 points
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Topline,
Tail, Hindquarters
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15 points
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Forequarters
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10 points
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Proportions,
body, chest, ribbing, abdomen
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10 points
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Character:
alertness and attitude
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5 points
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Color, Coat
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5 points
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Total
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100 points
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© 2008 International Shiloh Shepherd Dog
Club, Inc. All rights reserved.
This is the official Shiloh Shepherd
Breed Standard of the International
Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club, Inc. as
adopted by unanimous vote of the Board
of Directors on March 4, 2008. This
document shall remain intact and
unaltered for a period of eight years
whereby at that time it shall be
re-evaluated to assure it continues to
serve the best interest of the Shiloh
Shepherd breed.
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