Can the Shiloh Shepherd compete in Schutzhund?
Many of the dogs bred by “Shiloh Shepherds” (kennel) in the 60 s, 70 s & 80 s not only competed, but also (especially during the 70 s) were titled! All of the dogs trained & titled by the breed founder were affiliated only with NASA. Today those same dogs, within the newer clubs, would be classified as being very soft. Only a few (like Pax, Paco, Bullitt) would be rated as having “pronounced prey drive.” During the 90 s many breeders were focusing on the lovable “teddy bears” and most of our lines have now lost many of the qualities needed for a good working dog. Nevertheless, with proper training & a lot of dedication a few of the (properly selected ISSR) pups born now could still compete in this fun sport, and do quite well! For more information, or to locate a club near you, please visit Working and Sporting Dog Events.
