1. To promote and protect the interests of the Shiloh Shepherd.
2. To clearly define and enforce the rules under which a Shiloh Shepherd may be entered into The Shiloh Shepherd Registry (TSSR).
3. To create a database of information available to signers of TSSR Breeders Code of Ethics
4. To incorporate any breeding practices necessary to reduce the occurrence of genetic faults and improve the attributes of the breed while adhering to the Shiloh Shepherd breed standard.
5. The Shiloh Shepherd Registry (TSSR) is a non-profit Incorporation, governed and operated by TSSR Board of Directors.

Section 2.01 Litter Registration Regulations

1. Either the sire or the dam (or both) must be registered with TSSR permanent Adult Breeding Certificates of Registration for a Litter Application to be accepted.
2. TSSR Shiloh males may be bred outside the registry. The TSSR highly recommends that the outside female has hip, heart and thyroid health testing, but is not mandatory. Outside breeding is at the discretion of the breeder.
3. TSSR Shiloh females may breed outside the registry . Hip, Heart and DNA testing (of outside male) is REQUIRED by the TSSR for the progeny to be registered with the TSSR. The TSSR does recommend additional health testing on males chosen from outside registries, but is not required. Progeny resulting from this pairing and registered with the TSSR will be required to complete TSSR health testing to receive a breeding certificate of registration.
   1. TSSR requires that the non-TSSR registered dog or bitch submit the following information with the litter application (so information of non-TSSR Shiloh is on record).
      1. A copy of their current registration certificate
      2. Passing hip certification rated either as:
         1. OFA Fair, Good, or Excellent.
         2. PennHIP where both hips must be scored not over 0.50 with no DJD or OA disease.
         3. OFA heart certification (outside males).
         4. DNA with parentage test results.
4. No litters will be registered from any dam less than 24 months of age or over the age of 7.5 years (90 mos) at time of breeding.
5. No litters will be registered out of any dog/bitch or breeder whose privileges have been suspended.
   1. Only litters owned or produced by breeders who have signed the TSSR Breeders Code of Ethics are eligible for TSSR registration papers.
6. It is required that all progeny must have resulted from a breeding Shiloh Shepherd parents who both possess Permanent Adult Breeding Certificates or Permanent Adult Restricted Breeding Certificatess.
7. Dual registration of litters with any other registry is not allowed.  Dual registration is allowed for showing purposes only.
8. Any exceptions to these regulations must be reviewed and agreed upon by a majority vote of TSSR Board of Directors members prior to the time of breeding.

Section 2.02 Litter Registration Application

1. The Litter Application for puppy registration must be filled out completely and submitted to TSSR when puppies are between 49-70 days of age. The application must include:
   1. The exact number of puppies in the litter.
   2. Specific details on the litter regarding sex, color, coat, and any unusual markings.
   3. One (1) picture of each individual puppy (taken within 10 days of birth).
   4. Two (2) pictures of the entire litter with the dam (taken within 10 days of birth).
   5. Litter Health Report
2. The recorded owner of the litter at birth will be issued an Application For Temporary Puppy Certificate of Registration (Blue Certificate ) for each puppy over 60 days of age as described on the litter application.
3. The breeder must submit to TSSR a completed Litter Placement Form (including owners’ email address) at time of Litter Registration for eForms or no later than 180 days from the birth of a litter.
4. As of July 1, 2004, updated DNA with UC Davis must be on file with the TSSR registrar on any Shilohs (Sire and Dam) applying for litter application.

NOTE: TSSR has developed an online Registry Office (complete with Paypal payment options with reduced rates for eForms) for your convenience. Visit www.papers.tssr.info to learn more.

Section 3.01 Application For Temporary Puppy Certificate of Registration (Blue Certificate)

1. One Application for Temporary Puppy Certificate of Registration (aka Blue Certificate) per puppy will be issued to the owner of the litter at birth once the litter application has been submitted and approved.
2. All Blue Certificates will be emailed directly to the owner of record (with copy to the breeder) when for eForms; otherwise, the breeder will transfer each Blue Certificate to the puppy owner(s).
3. All Blue Certificates should be returned to TSSR prior to the puppy’s 8 month birthday.
4. A fee of $20.00  ($15.00 eForms) made payable to TSSR must be included.
5. TSSR will then issue to the owner a Temporary Puppy Registration Certificate for the young Shiloh..

Section 3.02 Temporary Puppy Certificates of Registration

1. The puppy owner must return the Temporary Registration along with the items required by TSSR for Permanent Adult Registration between the ages of 12-27 months for Adult Non-breeding Certificates, or 24-27 months for Adult Permanent Breeding Certificates and Adult Permanent Restricted Breeding Certificates.
2. A 90-day extension may be requested by contacting the Registrar prior to the 27th month expiration.

Section 3.03 Permanent Adult Breeding Certificates of Registration

1. Breeding Certificates of Registration will be issued to all dogs between 24-27 months of age who meet/submit the following requirements:
   1. Passing hip certification
      1. OFA Final Certificate — Fair, Good or Excellent.
      2. PennHIP where both hips must be scored not over 0.50 with no DJD or OA disease.
         1. Adult registrations may be applied for and issued with PennHip certification for Shiloh(s) 18-months or older (reference Section 5.02 below)
   2. DNA test results that show proven positive parentage – reads “indicated parents qualify”
   3. OFA Heart certification.
   4. Passing 24-hour heart monitor (holter) prior to 12 mos preferred (required for all dogs with DOB after January 1, 2017)
   5. A certificate validating height (minimum 28” males, 26” females) and weight signed by a veterinarian, canine judge, accredited trainer, member of the TSSR Board of Directors, or a Certified Temperament Tester.
   6. A copy of an approved Temperament Test Certificate (TT), or a copy of a CGC, CGN or TDI certificate (with gun fire) Certificate, or a temperament test on video (reviewed and scored by a member of TSSR Board of Directors) done no younger than 12 months of age.*
   7. A certificate signed by a veterinarian stating that a male dog has two fully descended testicles.
   8. Four (4) pictures of the individual dog to be registered (taken while standing, views from front, rear, left side and right side).
   9. A completed Faults & Virtues form.
   10. A fee of $25.00 ($20.00 eForm certificate) made payable to TSSR.
2. Permission. All dogs/bitches sold as upgradeable or less are required to have breeder permission to upgrade on file prior to issuance of Adult Breeding Certificates.
3. Restricted Breeding Certificates of Registration require all of the above information on file and are issued for the following:  Males approved for breeding between the age of 12 mos-24 mos (OTX or Shiloh) or any upgraded breeding dog designated by the breeder to be “restricted”.
4. Exception: A male Shiloh Shepherd completing all required health testing (hip & heart certification) that has preliminary hip certification of OFA Good or better or PennHIP numbers no greater than 0.50 may request approval of the Board of Directors to be bred between the age of 1 year and 2 years.  All health testing certificates must be on file with the TSSR registrar and final hip certification at 2 years of age must be completed or breeding rights will be revoked.

Section 3.04 Permanent Adult Non-Breeding Certificates of Registration

1. Permanent Adult Non-Breeding Certificates of Registration will be issued to all dogs between 12-27 months of age who meet/submit the following requirements
   1. Hip report from either OFA or PennHIP (highly recommended for LMI information).
   2. A completed Faults and Virtues Form;
   3. A certificate validating height & weight signed by a veterinarian, canine judge, accredited trainer, member of the Board of Directors, or a Certified Temperament Tester.
   4. Four (4) Pictures of the individual dog to be registered (taken while standing, views from the front, rear, left side and right side).
   5. A fee of $5.00 (no fee for eForm certificate) made payable to TSSR.
2. Only Non-Breeding Certificates of Registration will be issued to any dog/bitch who:
   1. Fails to pass any requirement for Permanent Adult Breeding Certificates of Registration.
   2. Has been specifically sold with a non-breeding registration certificates (unless upgrade has been approved by Breeder).

Section 3.05 Exceptions

1. Any dog may change from Adult Non-Breeding to Adult Breeding Certificate if it meets all requirements.
   1. All required items for Permanent Adult Breeding Papers must be submitted for TSSR approval.
   2. The upgrade needs to be approved by the breeder.
   3. A $25.00 fee ($20.00 eForm certificate) payable to TSSR is required for this upgrade.
   4. A request for a deadline extension may be applied for prior to a dog/bitch’s 27th month birthday.  Deadline extension should be sent to the Registrar.

Section 4.01 Requirements

1. TSSR will not accept the automatic transfer of any registration documents from any other registry without recommendation and approval from the Board of Directors.
2. Dogs who wish to be transferred from another registry to TSSR must provide the following:
   1. Any dog under the age of 27 months may apply for Temporary Registration Certificates by providing
      1. A pedigree and/or current registration certificate.
      2. Four (4) pictures of the individual dog to be registered (taken while standing, views from front, rear, left side and right side).
      3. Owner will then follow Adult Registration Certificate guidelines
      4. There are no transfer fees for temporary puppy papers done as eForms (eMail).
   2. Any dog applying for Adult Breeding Certificates must provide
      1. Original pedigree and/or current registration certificate.
      2. DNA test results that show proven positive parentage – reads “indicated parents qualify”
      3. Passing hip certification (taken at the age of 24-mos or older) rated either as:
         1. OFA Fair, Good or Excellent.
         2. PennHIP (18 mos or older) where both hips must be scored not over 0.50 with no DJD or OA disease.
      4. OFA Heart Certificate(s).
      5. Passing 24-hour heart monitor (holter) prior to 12-mos preferred (required for all dogs with DOB after January 1, 2017)
      6. Completed Fault and Virtue Chart
      7. Four (4) pictures of the individual dog to be registered taken while standing, views from front, rear, left side and right side).
      8. Copy of TT, CGC, CGN or equivalent*
      9. Upgrade fee for adult breeding papers are $25.00 ($20.00 for eForm certificate) made payable to TSSR.
   3. Any dog applying for Adult Non-breeding Certificates must provide
      1. A pedigree or current registration certificate.
      2. Four (4) pictures of the individual dog to be registered (taken while standing, views from front, rear, left side and right side).
      3. Copy of hip certification from OFA or PennHIP (recommended).
      4. Transfer fees for non-breeding papers are $5.00 (no fee for eForm certificate) made payable to TSSR.
   4. No dog will be accepted that is co-owned or has a breeder agreement without the approval in writing of the co-owner/breeder.

Section 4.02 Exceptions

1. Any Outcross progeny from other registries will enter a modified Outcross program and abide by all guidelines under the TSSR outcross program.
2. Any dog or bitch not meeting all the requirements for Adult Breeding Certificates may petition the Board of Directors for approval.

 Section 5.01 Temperament Test Certificates*

1. Will be issued to any dog/bitch over 12-months of age that has a passing score on the 10 station test.
2. Any dog that fails to pass can be tested again after a 24-hour waiting period has expired.
3. No other limitations are placed on the number of times any specific dog can be tested.
4. TDI testing and CGC testing are also acceptable certifications for temperament.
5. A video of dog showing interaction with people, other animals, children, in various settings may be submitted for evaluation by the BOD.
6. In areas where testing is not readily available, written evaluation by trainer or veterinarian —contact TSSR registrar directly for form.

Section 5.02 Hip Certificates

1. OFA certificates (24-months or older) and or PennHIP Certificates (18-months or older) submitted to TSSR will be maintained in each dog’s Registry File.
2. Upgrade x -rays of any dog may be submitted at any time. The new certificate will replace the previous certificate in the Registry file. In order for the new certificate to be valid a DNA certificate taken at the time of the latest x -ray must accompany it, or if a microchip was recorded at time of the first x-ray, a scan of this microchip will suffice as proof of the dog being x-rayed.

Section 5.03 Heart Certificates

1. OFA heart certification should be done when the dog is between the ages of 12-24+ months of age.  (Certification by a cardiologist or specialist is highly recommended). Echo is highly recommended to rule out Subaortic Stenosis that can be missed on auscultation.
2. Upgrades of heart certification may be submitted at any time. The new certificate will replace the previous certificate in the Registry file.
3. Passing 24-hour heart monitor (holter) prior to 12 mos preferred (required for all dogs with DOB after January 1, 2017)

Section 5.04 Additional Health Testing

1. The following tests are highly recommended, but not required:
   1. Elbow
   2. Thyroid
   3. Eye certification
   4. DM (degenerative myelopathy) genetic testing

1. If a registered dog is sold without the Certificate of Registration, the Certificate should be surrendered by the recorded owner to the Registry for cancellation.
2. A request for a duplicate registration certificate can be sent to the registrar by the recorded owner, in writing, along with the dogs full registered name and payment for $5.00 made payable to TSSR. The breeder of a litter can request a duplicate blue paper by sending in the blue paper litter number (can be found on the litter placement form), the sire and dam of the litter, DOB of the litter, along with payment for $ 5.00 made payable to TSSR for each duplicate blue papers requested.  (No fee required for duplicates or replacement by eForm copy).
3. To obtain a replacement for a damaged Registration Certificate recorded owner must submit the original certificate to TSSR and pay a replacement fee of $5.00. (No fee for eForm copy).
4. A recorded owner may request a change on the dog’s Certificate by submitting the Certificate of Registration and appropriate supporting documentation to TSSR. There shall be no charge for one amended Certificate in any 12-month period. Additional Certificates will be $5.00 if requested in less than a 12-month period. (No fee for eForm copy).
5. Upon the death of any registered dog, a copy of the dogs Certificate of Registration and a statement signed by the recorded owner showing the date of and cause of death should be submitted to TSSR for recording.
6. Whenever legal title to a registered dog passes to another by any operation of the law, TSSR will transfer the registration of such dog to the new owner for a $5.00 fee. (No fee for eForm copy).
7. Anyone wishing to downgrade their dog’s papers from breeding to non-breeding must send a letter to TSSR notifying the registrar of this change. New non-breeding papers will be issued with no fee charged.

1. If any breeder has outstanding fines and/or fees, no TSSR services or TSSR activities will be allowed.  This includes, but is not limited to, registration of dogs or litters, issuance of certificates, win sheet tabulation, upgrades or access to database information.
2. A breeder who violates the Breeders Code of Ethics, and/or falsifies any information may also lose access to TSSR services and TSSR activities, including registration of dogs and/or litters, issuance of certificates, win sheet tabulation, upgrades or access to database information. Any breeder advertising on the TSSR website must sign the Breeders Code of Ethics for his/her kennel to be maintained on the website.
3. Complaints shall be referred to the Board of Directors for action. Complaints will be reviewed and disciplinary actions, if any, shall be determined by majority vote of the Board of Directors.

1. Each Application for Temporary Puppy Certificate of Registration (Blue Certificate) will have an area with 36 empty blocks that may be used when selecting a specific name. The newly chosen name cannot consist of more than the allowed spaces and must also meet the following requirements:
   1. One block must be left empty between each word, unless punctuation or hyphen is used to separate or accentuate a particular group of words.
   2. Each dog’s name must contain one of the following: the registered kennel name of the breeder or co-breeder or the last name of the breeder or co-breeder as a suffix or prefix.
   3. Obscenities, derogatory terms, breed names, and names of prominent people will not be allowed. (The Board of Directors reserves the right to determine whether or not a word or phrase is classified as one the above mentioned.)
   4. In the event that the name selected has already been used, the owner will be notified and an alternative selection can then be submitted.

1. To register any particular name as a specific “ kennel name” to be used only by the owner of same, a TSSR Kennel Application, a signed copy of the Breeders Code of Ethics, and a one time fee of $50.00 (made payable to TSSR) must be submitted to the Registry.
2. Once the chosen name is reserved no other person will be allowed to register any dogs using that name except when naming progeny that specifically originated from that particular kennel.
3. There are no time limits attached to the use of any specific kennel name.
4. Kennel is listed on the TSSR website at no additional charge.

1. The LMI Program is designed to provide breeders with information enabling them to make knowledgeable breeding decisions.
2. Littermate information is gathered throughout the registration process and includes but is not limited to the following:
   1. Hip certification.
   2. Heart and 24-hour holter monitor certification/information.
   3. Faults and Virtues form, including color, coat, and any health problems.
   4. Verified height, weight form.
3. The information regarding each puppy in a litter (LMI) will be compiled by the registrar and made available upon request to TSSR breeders in good standing.
4. Breeders should report a combined average return rate of at least 50 percent LMI data from all litters produced.
5. Partial information is acceptable, though it may not qualify the puppy for upgraded registration papers.
6. Any breeder found by the Board of Directors to have deliberately withheld or provided false LMI information may face the suspension and/ or revocation of any and all TSSR privileges.

1. Breed warnings may be assigned and/or dismissed by the Board of Directors on any dog/bitch that carries excessive genetic faults.
   1. TSSR reserves the right to place a breed warning on any dog proven to produce substantial genetic problems that it’s unregulated breeding would put the gene pool at risk. Dogs carrying breed warnings should not be inbred upon, nor tightly line bred upon. Dogs without breed warnings may still produce offspring with genetic problems. No line is problem free, and TSSR encourages breeders to thoroughly investigate the lines behind a potential breeding pair.

 Section 12.01 Objective of the Outcross Program

1. To expand the gene pool while retaining the Shiloh “type”, health, and temperament.
   1. No dog will be considered that possesses health problems, or the conformation faults we seek to improve in Shiloh Shepherds. It is our goal to bring dogs into the gene pool that meet the above objectives of the Outcross Program.

Section 12.02 Requirements for Outcross (Non-Shiloh Shepherd)

1. Males must be free from any serious/DQ Shiloh faults as according to breed standard – the exception to this rule is height, as the standard GSD height maximum is beneath our height minimum.
   1. Should not have excessive rear angulation, or sloping top line- should be as close to Shiloh Shepherd breed standard as possible.
   2. Should not have the same fault as the Shiloh it is being bred to
   3. Must have the following certificates/tests to ensure the health of the dog we are bringing into our gene pool:
      1. Hips
         1. OFA rating of Good or Excellent
         2. Penn Hip scores of less than 0.50 with no DJD.
         3. Equivalent rating of OFA Excellent or Good from a foreign registry
         4. OFA heart certification/Echo clearance
      2. Must be in good health, free from any obvious genetically linked disease.
         1. The breeder of the outcross dog must be asked if any of the following health problems are evident in the dog’s lines:
            1. Panosteitis, umbilical hernias, perianal fistulas, bloat, cancer, mega-esophagus, epilepsy, SAS, PRAA, PDA, cataracts, pannus, and degenerative myelopathy.
      3. Recommended Testing
         1. Blood Tests
            1. EPI
            2. full Thyroid panel
            3. Von Willibrands Disease
         2. Physical
            1. OFA normal elbows
            2. CERF (eye certification)
      4. Pictures and Pedigrees
         1. Pictures (head, sides, front and rear) of the dog
         2. Video of movement of dog (front, rear and side), requested
         3. A 4-Generation pedigree, 7-Generation is preferred
         4. Pictures of sire and dam
         5. Pictures of grandparents, siblings, or offspring are highly recommended.
         6. LMI highly recommended (is included on pedigree of European dogs)
2. Female (female dog to be used as an outcross)
   1. Requirements are same as listed for males

Section 12.03 Requirements for the Shiloh Shepherd Used in the Outcross Program

1. Must have obtained adult breeding registration papers from TSSR.
2. Should not have the same fault as the outcross dog it is being bred to.
3. Must be free from any health problems or genetic disease
4. Should provide LMI information

Section 12.04 Breeder Requirements

1. Must be a TSSR breeder in good standing, and a signer of the Breeder’s Code of Ethics
2. Must request approval from the Board of Directors.
3. Must provide all necessary information about dog to be used as outcross, and the Shiloh Shepherd to be used.
4. Sign TSSR statement agreeing to the following:
   1. New owners will be told puppies are part of the Outcross Program, and as such have limited registration and showing privileges as according to the Outcross program.
   2. Will strive to attain 100% LMI and must be willing to disclose all information on the progress of the litter, as well as provide pictures and written updates at 12 and  24-months of age. Any LMI/LMX information after this age should be reported to the registrar for documentation in the OTX records.
   3. All of the above are required for breeders of OTX Level 1 and Level 2 litters.

Section 12.05 The Program

HEALTH TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGENY OF AN OUTCROSS BREEDING—THIS INCLUDES LEVELS 1, 2, 3
Hip and heart testing is mandatory on outcross progeny to verify health status of the new lines being brought into the gene pool. Thyroid and elbow testing is highly recommended.

1. The Registrar will designate the letter “O” as the first character in the registration number of any outcross offspring. The second character would represent the breedable status as “R” restricted, or “N” non breeding. The third character would be a number from 1-4 showing the generation of the outcross.If the specific dog is the result of breeding two outcross lines, the lowest generation number will be used in the registration number.—these dogs will have numbers starting with DO (Double Outcross)
   1. Example of a first generation breedable outcross offspring would read : OR10101, second generation- OR20101 and on until the 4th generation.
   2. The name of all originating outcross dogs entered into our database will be prefixed with an asterisks.
2. OTX Level 1- result of the Outcross and Shiloh Shepherd mating.
   1. OTX Level 1 puppies may not be shown as a Shiloh Shepherd except in special outcross classes held at TSSR sponsored or those show organizations that allow outcross level 1  to participate at their shows.
   2. 70% of the hips pass, no serious health problems.
   3. 70% LMI data must be gathered on this litter
   4. If 2 and 3 above are met, as well as all requirements for obtaining adult breeding registration ( DNA  verification may be waived) a puppy may be considered for breeding, only if approved by the Board of Directors.
3. OTX Level 2 – result of an OTX 1 and Shiloh Shepherd mating.
   1. OTX Level 2 puppies may not be shown as a Shiloh Shepherd except in special outcross classes held only at TSSR sponsored or those show organizations that allow outcrosses to participate at their shows.
   2. Must meet the same LMI, hip, and health and requirements of OTX Level 1.
   3. If a and b above are met, as well as all requirements for obtaining adult breeding registration a puppy may be considered for breeding if approved by the Board of Directors.
4. OTX Level 3- result of an OTX 2 and Shiloh Shepherd mating.
   1. OTX Level 3 puppies can be sold and shown as fully registered Shiloh Shepherds but will carry the letter “O” as the beginning character of its registration number.
   2. Must obtain TSSR adult breeding papers, and have passing LMI as according to registry rules.
   3. Resulting progeny from an OTX Level 3 dog will be able to be sold with pet/non breeding, upgradeable, or adult breeding paper, considered a full Shiloh Shepherd, and be required to comply with all TSSR rules for breeding dogs.
5. Male OTX Level 1, 2, and 3 — upon passing mandatory health testing  may request BOD approval to be eligible to breed after 1 year of age. Preliminary hip certification must be OFA prelim of Good or better, or PennHIP numbers less than 0.50. All test reports need to be on file with the TSSR registrar prior to any breeding between the age of 1 year and 2 years. Final hip certification at 2 years of age is mandatory or breeding privileges will be revoked. Exception to the final hip rule can be granted by Board of Directors in rare cases where final hips after 2 years of age are not possible to attain.
6. Outcross progeny candidates will be reviewed by the BOD.   OTX 1,2, after passing all required health testing will be reviewed/passed for breeding into the Shiloh pool. After final approval, it will not be necessary for breedings with the approved outcross to be brought before the BOD for approval.  Breeder education on the outcrosses is important so over-breeding of these males/females does not occur.
7. Approved OTX 1 and 2 will be allowed to be bred outside the TSSR. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that any mate for a TSSR outcross have hip, heart, elbow, eye, thyroid, and DM testing done.

Section 12.06 Exceptions

1. If there is not sufficient data (i.e. not the required percentage of LMI or hip data, or a singleton litter) the breeder may appeal to the Board of Directors to allow the dog to be bred.
2. Any exception to the above rules may be approved with majority vote of the BOD.

Section 13.01 Champion Certificates

1. Adult Champion Certificates will be presented to any dog or bitch registered with TSSR that is at least 12-months of age or older and has accumulated a total of 15 or more points under 3 or more different judges with at least 2 majors (under different judges) Championship certificates will be issued by the registrar when notified that Championship status has been attained.
2. Junior Breed Championship Certificates will be awarded to any dog or bitch registered with TSSR who has not reached 12 months of age but has met all other requirements for an Adult Championship. The dog/bitch will not carry the title of Junior Champion on Registration Papers.  To attain Adult Champion status the Jr. Breed Champion needs to attain 1 major after the age of 12-months—this can be done by winning a major in class(3, 4, or 5 pts) or if showing at Champion status of the show organization (ARBA, RARITIES, etc) by winning BOB or BOS with at least 3 or more Shilohs of the same sex in the ring.   A major group win, Reserve BIS or BIS will also qualify as a major win.
3. Outcrosses are eligible for breed championship status under the same rules as a Shiloh Shepherd.

Section 13.02 Championship Points

5 POINTS IS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF POINTS ALLOWED TO BE EARNED FOR ANY ONE SHOW.

1. Winners dog/bitch (WD or WB) earns 1 point for each Shiloh Shepherd entered over the age of 6 months of the same sex (excluding a point for self). Example:  5 class dogs WD would receive 4 pts towards breed championship. 4 class bitches WB would receive 3 pts towards breed championship.
2. Best of Winners will receive the same number of points as the higher number of either the WD or WB winner.  Example: 5 class dogs (4 pts) 4 class bitches (3 pts) — BOW would receive the higher of the points If the bitch takes BOW they would be able to take the higher points of the dogs- thus 4pts instead of 3 pts.
   **Exception to this rule:  If only 1 class dog and 1 class bitch then BOW would get a point for the dog of the opposite sex they beat.
3. Group 1, 2, 3, 4 winners earn the points as indicated in the table below.

   # of breeds in group	1st place	2nd place	3rd place	4th place
   9 or more	5	4	3	2
   8	4	3	2	1
   7	3	2	1	0
   6	2	1	0	0
   5	1	0	0	0
   4	1	0	0	0
   3	1	0	0	0
   2	1	0	0	0

4. In the event that the points earned in Group Competition are greater than those earned in breed competition, the greater number applies.  At no time will the points earned for the breed and group wins be combined.
5. A Best In Show winner will automatically be calculated as a 5 Point Major towards a breed championship.
6. A Reserve Best In Show winner will automatically be calculated as a 3 point Major towards a breed championship.
7. Five (5) points is the maximum number of points to be awarded for any one show.
8. Win sheets must be sent to the Show Chairperson and postmarked no later than 10 days from the date of the show in order for points to be awarded.

Section 13.03 Grand Victor/Victrix (GV) and National Selection (NS) Awards

1. All Shiloh Shepherds competing for these awards must have TSSR Permanent Adult Breeding Registration Certificates and have obtained their Adult Breed Championship prior to the close of that fiscal year.
2. Point tabulation will be kept by the Show Chairperson on a continuing basis as follows:
   1. Best of Breed (BOB) winner will be credited with 1 point for each Shiloh Shepherd over the age of 6 months defeated in competition including self.
   2. Best of Opposite (BOS) winner will be credited 1 point for each Shiloh Shepherd of the same sex over the age of 6 months defeated in competition including self.
3. The highest scoring dog/bitch at the end of each fiscal year will earn the prestigious titles of Grand Victor and Grand Victrix. The winners will carry the prefix of “GV” in their registered name.
4. The next 10 highest scoring dogs and bitches earn the prestigious title of National Select. All National Select winners will carry the prefix of “NS” in their registered name.
5. The permanent Adult Breeding Registration Certificates of these dogs/bitches will be automatically upgraded to reflect their current Award Status by TSSR free of charge.
6. This is a yearly tabulation beginning on January 1st and ending December 31st.
7. The Shiloh Shepherd must be registered with the TSSR for the full fiscal point year to qualify. Those Shilohs transferring into the TSSR will carry over breed points/breed championships. GV/NS points gathered prior to transfer will not count towards a TSSR award–only GV/NS points earned after the transfer will count towards a TSSR award.

Section 13.04 Young Shiloh Of The Year Awards (YSOTY)

1. Any TSSR dog/bitch who has obtained their Junior Championship or Adult Championship but is not eligible to obtain their Adult Registration (and final health testing) due to age, and has accumulated GV/NS points is eligible to compete for the title Young Shiloh Of The Year award.
2. YSOTY will be awarded to the dog and bitch with the highest total of GV/NS points.
3. The title YSOTY will not be placed on the dogs/bitches registration papers.
4. YSOTY will be awarded at the same time as GV/NS awards.
5. The dog/bitch must be registered with the TSSR for the full fiscal point year to qualify. Those Shilohs transferring into the TSSR will carry over breed points/breed championships. YSOTY points gathered prior to transfer will not count towards a TSSR award—only YSOTY points earned after the transfer will count towards a TSSR award.

Section 13.05 Puppy Of The Year (POTY)

1. Any TSSR male and female puppy under 6-months of age that has the highest total of BOB puppy titles is eligible to compete for the title of POTY.
2. The title POTY will not be placed on the dog/bitches registration papers.
3. POTY will be awarded at the same time as GV/NS awards.

Section 13.06 Register of Merit (ROM)

1. This title is awarded to the sire and dam when at least two of their TSSR registered progeny accumulates a minimum of 250 points as per the following table. Points will be tabulated from documentation received by the TSSR Registrar and Show Chairperson. The title ROM will appear behind the dog/bitches registered name and a new registration certificate will be issued by the TSSR registrar.
2. Points Achievement Points Achievement
   

   10pts	Each Championship Point (150 max)	100pts	Schutzhund 1
   25pts	Best of Opposite	200pts	Schutzhund 2
   50pts	Best of Breed	300pts	Schutzhund 3
   10pts	Group 4	25pts	Each Obedience Leg
   20pts	Group 3	100pts	Complete Obedience Degree
   30pts	Group 2	100pts	Tracking Degree
   40pts	Group 1	100pts	Herding Degree
   50pts	Reserve Best in Show	100pts	Endurance
   100pts	Best In Show	10pts	Canine Good Citizen
   100pts	Schutzhund A	100pts	Therapy Dog Certificate
   100pts	Schutzhund B

Section 13.07 Win Sheets

1. Win sheets must be completely filled out and submitted in order to assure that accurate dog and breeder tabulations can be documented for GV, NS, ROM, YSOT,  POTY, and Breed Club Championships.
2. Win sheets will be accepted from AKC fun matches, specialty shows and rare breed show organizations sanctioned by TSSR.
3. All win sheets must be signed by the show chairperson and mailed to the Show Chairperson postmarked within 10 days from the last day of the show or any points earned will not be credited.

Section 13.08 Restrictions On Showing Dogs/Bitches

1. All breeding quality dogs/bitches that have not been neutered, spayed or altered in any other way may compete for Championship Titles.
2. Dogs holding Temporary Registration Certificates marked as breeding, show and upgradeable may be shown.
3. Dogs that are part of the Outcross program may not be shown as a Shiloh Shepherd until they reach the level of OTX 3, or TSSR sponsors a special class for Outcross dogs at a sanctioned TSSR event.

EXCEPTION: Outcrosses are allowed to show with those show organizations that recognize the Shiloh Shepherd outcross and allow them to show with their organization in an outcross class or Shiloh Shepherd class. OTX 1 or OTX 2 should not be represented as a “full” Shiloh Shepherd with show organizations.

 Section 14.01 Registrar

1. Registrar is a non-compensatory position filled by TSSR Board of Directors appointment.
2. Registrar is an office of confidentiality
3. Registrar must know, comply with, and generate all TSSR Registry Rules, Forms and Certificates.
4. Registrar must supply receipts for any expenses incurred during the execution of his/her duties to the Board of Directors for reimbursement approval.
5. Registrar must be able to competently work with various computer applications as necessary to perform registration and data requirements.
6. Registrar must be able to perform duties in a timely manner.
7. Registrar must comply with all decisions and requests of the Board of Directors.
8. Registrar will provide data backups to assigned Board of Directors members.

Section 14.02 Board of Directors (BOD)

1. A member of the BOD must meet the following qualifications:
   1. Must have been involved in the Shiloh Shepherd breed for a minimum of 2 years and have an interest in moving the breed forward.
   2. Must have Kennel registered with TSSR.
   3. Must have a Breeders Code of Ethics on file with the Registrar.
2. To become a member of the BOD, he/she must be sponsored by one current member of the BOD and approved by majority vote of the BOD
3. BOD members are expected to participate in all meetings via phone conference calls, email, or internet chat.
   1. Excessive failure to participate will result first in a written and verbal warning, then expulsion from the Board.
4. The BOD is an office of confidentiality.
5. The BOD is a non-compensatory position and consists of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Advisors.

Section 14.03 General Rules

1. TSSR Board and regular members of the TSSR may own Shilohs outside the TSSR registry, but are required to register their dams’ litters with the TSSR.

1. Current Fee Schedule Addendum A is hereby attached and considered part of this document. [view here]
2. All changes and/or amendments to TSSR Registry Rules, Certificates, or Forms must be made by majority vote of the Board of Directors.