What makes a Shiloh Shepherd a Shiloh Shepherd?
A Shiloh Shepherd is a Shiloh Shepherd based on its heritage. The ancestors in its pedigree define what breed it iswhat it can be registered as. The registry affiliation of its sire and dam determine what classification of Shiloh it will be. For example, two registered Shilohs bred together produce Shiloh puppies. A registered Shiloh bred to a registered German Shepherd produce “outcross” puppies. This is allowed because currently all the registries have open stud books. (See the section below on Outcrossing for more information). Each registry has a different definition for what they will register and how it will be registered. It is incumbent upon any buyer to check the designation of a prospective puppy prior to purchase. Some show organizations will not accept OTX-1 (outcross first generation) or OTX-2 (outcross second generation) puppies/dogs to show as Shilohs.
