As breeders we strive to continue to improve and advance this breed so that others may participate in conformation, obedience, agility, herding, Schutzhund and SAR activities, as well as experience the enjoyment of owning these sound, loving companions. By completing and returning the survey, we can help in the continuation of developing the Shilohs as a breed known for sound genetic health. A breed survey is an information-gathering tool. For the most part they have not done that and it is an essential step if they want to change the current situation. To preserve and advance the Shiloh Shepherds we need to know what or where the problems exist.
Information is necessary to understand where problems are coming from.
Then it needs to be determined how often in the past the breed has experienced this problem and finally, does it still continue to plague our dogs. We need to build and improve this, our chosen breed, with facts and hard data so that future generations can enjoy this unique, special breed. NOW we've got the answer we have needed. There are more owners of individual Shilohs than there are breeders so WE can play a crucial role in this breed survey. We will have data that will provide a way to prioritise problems so that they will be eliminated, if possible.