Shiloh Shepherd puppies make wonderful family companions. We at the International Shiloh Shepherd Alliance (ISSA) breed for beauty,health & temperament. All of our pups are temperament tested and evaluated for conformation to the breed standard. The puppies are raised in our home and socialized with our family and friends which include small children, other Shiloh's, friendly dogs and dog friendly cats to expose them to as many different scenarios as we can which helps our puppies become the well-balanced, loving pup who's ready for his/her forever home with you. Our puppies are also microchipped and come with a written health guarantee. We raise our puppies following the Puppy Culture program. The science behind this method has proven to strengthen hearts, induce confidence and produce well rounded puppies.
Why can't I pick my own puppy?
Shilohs are not placed as most other breeds. The breeder does not go down the list in application order and let you pick a puppy or just hand out any puppy. We want to place the right puppy with the right people. This is accomplished with the Litter Evaluation Report (LER) which is done at eight weeks. Why eight weeks? Puppies conformation is constantly changing while it grows to adulthood and their bodies grow at different rates but when a puppy is eight weeks of age, everything comes together for a brief window and you can see what the puppy will look like when he is full grown.
Each puppy goes through a temperament test which tells the evaluator what kind of temperament the pup has (soft, medium soft, medium, medium hard, hard) as well as how he/she will react in various situations and then evaluated for conformation against the Breed Standard. The evaluation provides details of all the positive and negative physical structural characteristics of the pup. From this examination, the evaluator can determine if the puppy is a pet, breed, or show quality.
After the LER, the breeder and evaluator will go over the requirements of each applicant and the qualities of each puppy. If you want a cuddle/clinging dog, only pups that show that quality will be considered. If you want a dog to run with, the very quiet laid back ones are not what you are looking for or need. The only time your “placement order” comes into play is when there are two or more people with the same requirements. If your requirements are very specific, you may have to wait through several litters. However, the wait is always worth it because you get the pup you want and do not have to settle for something that is not.
Deposits and Prepayments: Please fill out a Puppy Application. To reserve a space on our puppy list, a $500 deposit is required when the puppies are 2 weeks old. As demand is usually greater than supply and our litters tend to sell out, we recommend you reserve or secure a puppy early, this is especially true of breed and show quality pups as the supply of these pups is not as plentiful in any given litter. Final payment is due by the time the puppies are 6 weeks old. Puppies will be sent to their homes within the following week after the litter evaluation. No personal checks will be accepted within 2 weeks of pick up.
Puppy "Quality": We wanted to be clear that no matter the “quality” of Shiloh you purchase, they are all still gorgeous and impressive animals and it is important to note that only someone who has studied and trained their eye to see the details of a Shiloh and the Breed Standard will recognize any significant difference. They still stop traffic everywhere they go, and ultimately it is their golden personality that will make them the greatest pet you have ever shared your life with. Matching the puppy’s personality to your own personality and lifestyle is the most important factor in creating a rich and rewarding relationship.
Breed Quality: These puppies are fully guaranteed to be exceptional representatives of the Breed. These are our future potential champions who should be taken out and SHOWN! Breeding is a requirement and showing is highly encouraged!. These best specimen puppies are only sold on co-ownership agreements/contracts. Price is $2,800
Pet-Upgradeable: These puppies are considered Pet Quality puppies that are found to be “non-faulty” at the time of sale, however are not critical to the genepool expansion program. The Pet - upgradable designation means that the puppy may have the potential to be upgraded to Breed papered status provided certain conditions have been met. Price is $2,500
Pet Quality: These puppies have minor faults, as per the breed standard, which could make the puppy unsuitable for Breeding or Showing. Price is $2,500
Puppy Selection: The final puppy selection occurs at 8 weeks after the LER (Litter Evaluation Report) is completed. At the LER each puppy’s conformation and temperament is judged and assessed. If the puppy is found to have excellent conformation and a sound temperament, they will be categorized as Breed Quality. If the puppy possess minor faults and/or is not required to continue the breeding program, they will be classified as Pet-Upgradeable or possibly Pet Quality.
Why can't I pick my own puppy?
Shilohs are not placed as most other breeds. The breeder does not go down the list in application order and let you pick a puppy or just hand out any puppy. We want to place the right puppy with the right people. This is accomplished with the Litter Evaluation Report (LER) which is done at eight weeks. Why eight weeks? Puppies conformation is constantly changing while it grows to adulthood and their bodies grow at different rates but when a puppy is eight weeks of age, everything comes together for a brief window and you can see what the puppy will look like when he is full grown.
Each puppy goes through a temperament test which tells the evaluator what kind of temperament the pup has (soft, medium soft, medium, medium hard, hard) as well as how he/she will react in various situations and then evaluated for conformation against the Breed Standard. The evaluation provides details of all the positive and negative physical structural characteristics of the pup. From this examination, the evaluator can determine if the puppy is a pet, breed, or show quality.
After the LER, the breeder and evaluator will go over the requirements of each applicant and the qualities of each puppy. If you want a cuddle/clinging dog, only pups that show that quality will be considered. If you want a dog to run with, the very quiet laid back ones are not what you are looking for or need. The only time your “placement order” comes into play is when there are two or more people with the same requirements. If your requirements are very specific, you may have to wait through several litters. However, the wait is always worth it because you get the pup you want and do not have to settle for something that is not.
Deposits and Prepayments: Please fill out a Puppy Application. To reserve a space on our puppy list, a $500 deposit is required when the puppies are 2 weeks old. As demand is usually greater than supply and our litters tend to sell out, we recommend you reserve or secure a puppy early, this is especially true of breed and show quality pups as the supply of these pups is not as plentiful in any given litter. Final payment is due by the time the puppies are 6 weeks old. Puppies will be sent to their homes within the following week after the litter evaluation. No personal checks will be accepted within 2 weeks of pick up.
Puppy "Quality": We wanted to be clear that no matter the “quality” of Shiloh you purchase, they are all still gorgeous and impressive animals and it is important to note that only someone who has studied and trained their eye to see the details of a Shiloh and the Breed Standard will recognize any significant difference. They still stop traffic everywhere they go, and ultimately it is their golden personality that will make them the greatest pet you have ever shared your life with. Matching the puppy’s personality to your own personality and lifestyle is the most important factor in creating a rich and rewarding relationship.
Breed Quality: These puppies are fully guaranteed to be exceptional representatives of the Breed. These are our future potential champions who should be taken out and SHOWN! Breeding is a requirement and showing is highly encouraged!. These best specimen puppies are only sold on co-ownership agreements/contracts. Price is $2,800
Pet-Upgradeable: These puppies are considered Pet Quality puppies that are found to be “non-faulty” at the time of sale, however are not critical to the genepool expansion program. The Pet - upgradable designation means that the puppy may have the potential to be upgraded to Breed papered status provided certain conditions have been met. Price is $2,500
Pet Quality: These puppies have minor faults, as per the breed standard, which could make the puppy unsuitable for Breeding or Showing. Price is $2,500
Puppy Selection: The final puppy selection occurs at 8 weeks after the LER (Litter Evaluation Report) is completed. At the LER each puppy’s conformation and temperament is judged and assessed. If the puppy is found to have excellent conformation and a sound temperament, they will be categorized as Breed Quality. If the puppy possess minor faults and/or is not required to continue the breeding program, they will be classified as Pet-Upgradeable or possibly Pet Quality.
