Who Are We
Jessica Strauss and Laura Kathryn began their breeding careers in 2001. Their first meeting was in May of 2002 at a litter evaluation in Washington State, conducted by Tina Barber, the Breed Founder. Both Jessica and Laura were first trained by Tina on how to conduct a proper litter evaluation.
Both have extensive knowledge about Veterinary science and canine health issues, how to raise healthy puppies in a stimulating environment, both have taken courses in theriogenology, canine genetics, Veterinary science and canine behavior.
Both have mentored several new breeders, passing on knowledge and information so that the new breeders can have a solid launching pad into breeding healthy and happy puppies.
Jessica and Laura have worked to develop lines that are solid both in temperament, structure and health. Our dogs are health tested for heart, hips elbows and temperament, DNA testing is done to rule out recessive carrier diseases.
Laura edited the final revision of Tina Barber’s Book “The Shiloh Shepherd Story”. She worked 23 years for the US Food and Drug Administration and has trained dogs, horses and cows (yes, even cows).
Jessica has background in law enforcement and K-9 training. Jessica worked as an animal protection Officer and as a Vet Tech.
Who Are We? - We are a compilation of our life's work and experiences. Jessica and my life's work is our Shilohs and the amazing and wonderful experiences we have with them!
Laura with Bear, Nieko, and Kody - my first Shiloh Pack.
Asia, my smoothie that moves like a Thoroughbred.
Laura with Aslan, he won best in show that day.
Laura with Rayne, a puppy given as a gift to a boy with leukemia in the Netherlands. KLM gifted the airfare.
Danzig, Laura's co-owned stud as a puppy. Danzig, son of Mastro, was an F2 from the Vlcak outcross used by Tina in mid 2000s.
Hanna, out of ChaniTor, Chani an AKC GSD outcross Tina brought into infuse genetics in early 2000s.
Tina Barber, 2010 Homecoming
Laura with Lolly and Zeke, Nancy with Gryphyn and Jessica with Venus (Gryphyn sire of the three).
Jessica's Sirius
Jessica's Granddaughter winning with Venus!
Jessica's Jessie - first generation - Orbit.
Jessica's Luna, first generation - Orbit.
Jessica with Venus, 2007 (Nieko/Gryphyn)
Jessica relaxing with Benellie and Kimber.