If you are an owner, or have previously been the owner of a Shiloh Shepherd registered with any of the recognized clubs, we kindly ask you to take a few moments to include your dogs health history into our records. 

Please download our PDF Questionnaire (coming soon) and mail it to:

Shiloh Shepherd Health Committee
9621 Crabtree Falls Hwy
Tyro VA 22976 

Download the Health Questionnaire

Pedigree Analysis - Deciphered - Written by and used with the permission of Tina Porter

"In our quest to produce happy, healthy puppies, most breeders run genetic reports, or pedigree analysis on a potential breeding looking for both pitfalls and strengths. These reports give us a lot of data- but what exactly are these numbers, what information do they give us, and how should we use them?"

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Gastrointestinal Disorders in the GSD and Several Other Breeds by Fred Lanting Copyright 1990, 2003

"Having been requested to supply articles on bloat/torsion/volvulus, and on megaesophagus, I decided to revise an article formerly published as “Digestive Tract Disorders”, and combine it with other articles, giving it a new name. My favorite breed is susceptible to many gastrointestinal problems. There are a great number of causes for stomach and intestinal problems. When these two organs in the alimentary canal are considered together, we refer to a syndrome as gastro-intestinal..."

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EPI is a condition inherent in German Shepherd Dogs and many other breeds, including Shiloh Shepherds.

Texas A&M has completed a few small studies to determine the genetic marker for EPI, and have laid the groundwork for a large study to begin. To those who may have an interest in helping with a tax deductable donation, you can find out more at: http://www.epi-research-fund.com/ .

Bloat: Be Aware, Be Prepared

Articles on Bloat, including Quick Reference Guide for GDV Bloat
Bloat in Dogs, a great resource for FAQs and links about this deadly event
A Close Encounter With A Killer, by Chris Benton

Health Screening:

Canine Eye Registration Foundation - CERF was established to accomplish the goal of elimination of heritable eye disease in all purebred dogs by forming a centralized, national registry.

Orthopedic Foundation of Animals (OFA); - Health screening information; searchable database for health statistics

University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHIP); - What is PennHip & how it is used to diagnos Canine Hip Dysplasia; FAQs

Medical Resources:

Autoimmune Diseases; - Immune system failures are a serious threat to your dog's health

Canine Cancer Awareness

Canine Hypothyroidism: Frequently Asked Questions; - Diagnosing and Treating Underactive Thyroid Problems in Dogs

Dogs, Adverse Reactions; - know what to do

Merck Veterinary Manual, - A resource for all your veterinary questions

Pet Center. - Dog and Cat Health Care presented by practicing veterinarians. View x-rays of actual cases, see real surgery photos, read about dog and cat health care, view the Pet Photo Album, take quizzes, learn about pet foods and nutrition

Prednisone for Veterinary Use; - The whys, hows, side effects, precautions and drug interactions

Veterinary Medicine Website; - You have a question, they have an answer

Articles:

Pedigree Analysis - Deciphered - (PDF version)

Gastrointestinal Diseases in the GSD and other breeds

Coat Color Genetics

Coat Color Guide

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