Imladris Shilohs
Meet the breeder
I'm Avril W., the breeder behind Imladris Shilohs located in Fayetteville, PA. We are tremendous fans of this magnificent breed. A well-bred and properly raised Shiloh is gentle in nature, intensely loyal, and extraordinarily intelligent. We breed for dogs with sound temperament and good health who make wonderful family pets.
Q. & A. with Avril
Why did you start breeding?
Up until 2006, all my pets were rescued. Then I met my first Shiloh! I was hooked. I fell in love, started researching, and realized that there was a need to preserve the breed. I want to be a part of keeping this breed viable into the future.What makes your program special?
Health and temperament are always my first consideration when choosing a breeding pair. Extensive health testing of both sire and dam is a must. Research into both sides of the pedigree for the health of ancestors also plays an important part. Finally, looking at the confirmation of the breeding pair to complement or correct minor faults are considered.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Avril
Avril has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
“All puppies are the same price, regardless of color or future breeding prospects. Price includes first vaccinations, microchip, and support for the life of the dog. All our puppies are the same price regardless of whether they are going as companion or upgradeable (show/breed potential). Puppies come with a lifetime of support from Imladris Shilohs.”
Contract & health guarantee
Avril may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Avril offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Avril directly.
What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Avril.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fayetteville, PA
4031 miles away
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More about Avril
Club memberships
Avril is a member of ISSDC.
Avril has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Avril was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Avril is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Imladris Shilohs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Cala, mom
Shiloh Shepherd
About Cala
Cala is a big girl with good health and conformation. She is has a medium temperament, loves people and is a very good mom. She has passed her health testing. OFA good hips and normal elbows, OFA good heart, thyroid and eyes.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Imladris Shilohs reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Shiloh Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Profile
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
