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Health Center ~General Information:

There are several areas of concern for this breed: gastrointestinal problems, eyes, autoimmune issues and skeletal disorders just to name a few.

Follow the links below to learn more:


Any disease prevelant to the Shiloh Shepherd's ancestor, the German Shepherd Dog, is likely to occur in this breed.

Shilohs have an average life span of 9 to 11 years. We have seen some Shilohs reach 13 and 14 years of age.


Our new breeder's resource center contains links, books, etc. that have been recommended by several breedcers as excellent sources for information about breeding, whelping and more.

Normal Vital Signs in a Dog:

Temperature : 100-102.5º F
Pulse : 100-130 beats/minute (small dog); 80-100 beats/minute (large dog)
Respiration Rate : 18-34 breaths/minute

Basic Blood Chemistry Panel:

Basic "blood work" typically checks fro these values:
  • complete blood count or CBC (anemia or infection)
  • electrolytes (level and quality of hydration)
  • general metabolism, including glucose levels
  • kidney function
  • liver function
  • pancreas levels
  • thyroid levels
Veterinary-specific laboratory equipment is used to measure these chemical values from blood serum, which floats to the top when tubes of blood are spun in a centrifuge. They provide a snapshot of how the pet's body is functioning.  ~Healthy Pet, Spring 2009

Recommended Links:

Genetic Diseases

General Health


Health Screening

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