
The Shiloh Shepherd Registry was formed in
2002 by a number of long term breeders and fanciers who are devoted to the
breed. In 2006 the TSSR Incorporated and is currently making
application for non-profit status. Our common goal is to ensure the continuation of our
wonderful breed by raising the bar on the health testing used to determine
which Shiloh Shepherds are allowed to be bred.
The TSSR feels that we have set a
standard unsurpassed by any registry of any breed. All TSSR Shilohs
must have passing adult hip certification (after 2 years of age), OFA
certified clear hearts, DNA parentage certification and pass a temperament
test before being bred. We also highly recommend thyroid, TLI ,
elbow and
CERF testing. It is a lot of testing, but the health of our breed is
well worth it.
All adult breeding dogs registered by
the TSSR (pets are encouraged) need to have hip x-ray certificates on
file, as well as a listing of faults and virtues. This information
is used by TSSR breeders to not only monitor the health of our gene pool,
but also to make the best possible breeding decisions. By careful
selective breeding it is our ultimate goal to produce Shiloh Shepherds
that are sound in body and spirit for generations to come. **The
TSSR is NOT associated with Tina Barber. |