GV/NS awards must be 2 years of age and have final passing (hip and heart)  health testing  A Breed championship is required to be completed. Final breeding paperwork should be completed or in the process of being completed.

Points are earned by placing BOB or BOS in a show (points are based on the number of Shilohs in the show —BOB receives 1 pt including self for each Shiloh in show over 6 months of age/BOS receives 1 pt for each Shiloh of the same sex including self in the show)

Young Male/Female Shiloh of the Year  is presented to a male and female Shiloh that have placed as Best of Breed/Best of Opposite in shows, but are not yet of age to finalize health testing for adult breeding registration.

Puppy of the Year is presented to a 2-12 month old puppy winning the most BOB puppy during that time period.

If a Shiloh qualifies for more than one award the higher of the two awards will be presented to that Shiloh.