Shiloh Shepherd Education & Resources

Congratulations on your new puppy from Strauss-Solace Shiloh Shepherds. Checklist Summary Fill out/sign the Sales Contract and return it to us through email as an attachment. Please do not use a PDF filler. Make Vet appointment for puppy check-up within 24 to 72 hours of receiving him/her. Make Vet appointment for booster vaccinations at 9, 12 AND 16 weeks of age. Until the full vaccine series is complete, be diligent about where your puppy goes and what they are exposed to,

by Laura Kathryn July 8, 2026 What to Bring Please bring the following items when picking up your Shiloh Shepherd puppy: 200 series plastic crate for the ride home, approximately 28” L x 20.5” W x 21.5” H This is a temporary size for safe travel. Your puppy will quickly outgrow this crate. Exercise pen for potty, food, and water stops. A 30” high exercise pen is a good option and can later be used in your home, yard, or while traveling with your Shiloh. This is the safest wa

Traveling in Cabin with Your Strauss-Solace Shiloh Shepherd Puppy (By Laura Kathryn on 01/01/26) Plan ahead of time: Book a nonstop, direct flight whenever possible, as there are few stops and less stress for your puppy. Weekday flights may be less full and airports less busy. Make sure you let the airline know that you will be traveling with a puppy, as there are only so many pets allowed in the cabin at one time. There is typically an extra charge of about $100 to $150. No

by Laura Kathryn, 9-27-26 Because our puppies are still young and have not yet completed their full vaccination series, we are extremely strict about sanitation and disease prevention when anyone visits our facility. Parvovirus and other infectious organisms can be carried into an environment on shoes, clothing, hands, and other objects, even when a person has not directly handled a sick animal. Before coming to visit the puppies, please follow these precautions: Wear freshly

by Laura Kathryn, September 26, 2026 Due Diligence Until the Vaccine Series Is Complete: 6 . 9 . 12 . 16 weeks Until your puppy has completed the full puppy vaccination series and your veterinarian considers them adequately protected, you must be diligent about where your puppy goes and what they are exposed to. Avoid high-risk public areas, dogs with unknown vaccination histories, and places heavily traveled by dogs or wildlife. Parvovirus can survive in the environment and

Balanced training is a practical, relationship-based approach to dog training that uses reinforcement, clear communication, structure, boundaries, and, when appropriate, fair consequences.

What it is Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is failure of the exocrine pancreas to produce enough digestive enzymes, causing maldigestion and malabsorption. In dogs, the most common causes are pancreatic acinar atrophy and chronic pancreatitis. Classic presentation Weight loss despite normal or increased appetite Large-volume stools, often loose, pale, greasy, or cow-pie-like Poor haircoat, flatulence, borborygmi, poor body condition Some dogs eat feces or act ravenous

Written by Laura Kathryn, 10-15-25 Litter Evaluation Report - Temperament Testing, how it is conducted, and what it means. As taught to us by Tina Barber, Shiloh Shepherd Breed Founder. The purpose of the Shiloh Shepherd Temperament Test is to evaluate the temperament of each puppy, to be able to properly match a puppy with its new owner. Around eight weeks of age, we conduct a litter evaluation for temperament, evaluating each puppy in a litter. The purpose is to read the r

Key questions are listed below, to ask of a dog transporter to prevent the spread of Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Coccidia, Leptospirosis, kennel cough, etc. These are threats that could impact your puppy during travel. Transporters should focus on their hygiene, environmental control, disease-management protocols, and vehicle sanitation. Many known parasites are highly contagious and can be spread through contaminated water and fecal matter. Questions about hygiene protocols Ho

(Complied by Laura Kathryn, ShilohShepherd.co on 8-22-25) Always have your puppy under supervision when they are playing with, or...

This Shiloh Shepherd trifold is from the early 2000's, it is the original Trifold we handed to people wishing to learn about the breed....

(Article compiled by Laura Kathryn on 6-12-2025. See ShilohShepherd.co for more dog health articles) Gastroenteritis in Dogs...

Article compiled by Laura Kathryn on 6-12-2025, for more articles on Shiloh Health, go to ShilohShepherd.co Intoxication in Dogs See...

(Article written by Laura Kathryn, Strauss and Solace Shiloh Shepherds on Feb 21, 2024, see ShilohShepherd.co for more health articles...

The Primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. For this reason, the American Veterinary...

Considerations when your puppy grows too fast. Your Shiloh Shepherd puppy is DNA coded to reach its full growth potential at maturation,...

Note from Strauss and Solace: The information below was created by Puppy Culture for breeders to share with clients - you can order the...

(The following is borrowed from Atlanta Veterinary Skin & Allergy Clinic - it is one of the most comprehensive articles on DCM and grain...

Ariana, one of our clients wants her Shiloh to live with her on campus. Campus rules are that the dog must be "fixed". Ariana looked into...