Our Story
What Motivates Us
Hi there! My name is Judy Collins and I am the owner of Opal Shilohs. My daughter first introduced me to the Shiloh Shepherd breed with our boy, Meeko, from the Saber/Aslan litter in 2013 from Solace Shilohs. We immediately fell in love with the breed and added Kida in August of 2017. We joined the International Shiloh Shepherd Alliance and have learned from all of their experienced breeders and mentors along the way. We take the time to get to know our applicants to better match them with their forever dog so everyone is happy. Our dogs are socialized using the Puppy Culture program. To find out more or to reserve one of these wonderful animals, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to tell you everything you need to know.
The Shiloh Shepherd Dog
The Shiloh Shepherd was created by Tina Barber after realizing that the German Shepherd, a breed she very much loved, was falling away from the type of dog she knew and loved growing up: big, smart, healthy, and bold. She set out to create a healthier and sturdier shepherd dog with solid nerve and sharp intelligence. Through years of work she created the Shiloh Shepherd. Shiloh Shepherds are big beautiful dogs that are wonderful family-friendly companions yet still capable to do almost anything you ask of them. They are highly intelligent, bond very closely with their family, and still retain their protective instincts. They make fantastic family members!
The International Shiloh Shepherd Alliance
The International Shiloh Shepherd Alliance (ISSA) is a large group of breeders united under the core concepts of education, research, and the promotion of our unique breed, the Shiloh Shepherd. We believe that education is all-important. Not only for you, who might consider adding a Shiloh to your home, but for our breeders, who enjoy a training program and mentoring from the senior members of our community.