The Shiloh Shepherd Story: Against the Wind - A Breed Is Born - Softcover

Barber, Tina M.; Kennedy, Cinnamon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977197824 ISBN 13: 9780977197828

Publisher: Publishers Place Inc, 2006

Synopsis

How was your favorite breed of dog developed? Few of us have any real conception of what is involved in the birth of a new dog breed. This book is unlike any dog book you have ever read. Rip-roaring, gripping, exciting--a spiritual and psychological thriller! Beautifully told by the Breed Founder. It is a narrative nonfiction, biography/memoir for lovers of dogs, with a twist of Erin Brockovich.

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About the Author

Tina Barber has been involved with German Shepherd Dogs all of her life. She started her own training kennel and breeding program in 1962 and then later, after her conversion to evangelical Christianity in 1974, changed her kennel name to Shiloh Shepherds. Since that time she has continued to pursue her dream of developing the ultimate companion. Since leaving the Rochester, New York area in 1978, Tina has endured many trials and tribulations as she forged on, overcoming nearly insurmountable obstacles in order to bring her dream to fruition. In The Shiloh Shepherd Story, she shares some of the heartbreaks she had to endure during these trying decades. However, she also shares many of the miraculous victories that she has been privileged to witness! Her faith has kept her strong, and the prayers of her Christian family and loyal Shiloh fanciers have undoubtedly been a force in protecting this breed from becoming extinct! Tina's goal is to take you behind the scenes in the development of these dogs, as well as to share the unique spiritual journey she has traveled throughout these many decades. From the Author Alot of people look upon these dogs as being straight from the heart of God, because of the miraculous way they came into being-and rightly so! If not for the Lord, and his guidance, I'm sure that I could have never managed to continue to follow my vision for all of these decades. Even with the many trials & tribulations that I had to endure, I know that he is with me and that he "preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies." (Ps.23:5)

From the Back Cover

"Alot of people look upon these dogs as being straight from the heart of God, because of the miraculous way they came into being-and rightly so! If not for the Lord, and his guidance, I'm sure that I could have never managed to continue to follow my vision for all of these decades. Even with the many trials & tribulations that I had to endure, I know that he is with me and that he "preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies." (Ps.23:5) - Tina M. Barber Author/Breed Founder

From the Inside Flap

"And Shiloh is what I offer to all whom I meet in person, or who read about me, and a dog straight from the heart of God." -Tina M. Barber. If not for the Lord, and his guidance, I'm sure that I could have never managed to continue to follow my vision for all these decades. Even with the many trials & tribulations that I've had to endure, I know that he is with me and that he "preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies." (Ps.23:5). "Tina has had the tenacity of a Bulldog, the energy of a Border Collie, and the determination of a German Shepherd in the pursuit of her goals." -Fred Lanting, author, The Total German Shepherd Dog. "They are some of the most majestic animals I've ever seen" -Richard Sterban, bass singer for The Oak Ridge Boys. "A simple review turned into an absorbing read! It's chock-full of insight into both dogs and people. It will bring tears to the eyes and joy to the heart of every dog lover!" -Barbara Andrews, Author,and Breeder of over 230 AKC Champions. "As the memoirs of the creator of a breed, The Shiloh Shepherd Story is unique in the annals of dog literature. This a story of faith, perseverance, persecution, and triumph. If you're curious about this breed, or if you want to learn from the experience of a veteran breeder or just want a story about a true dog woman, you'll enjoy this book." -Rebecca Morse, Associate Editor DogWorld Magazine.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Excerpted from The Shiloh Shepherd Story by Tina M. Barber , Cinnamon Kennedy. Copyright © 2006. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. I watched as the decoy went for a pass at Tammy. She ran out like a bolt of lightning to jump him, growling, her teeth flying. Then, without warning, my two-year-old son came out of nowhere. He ran up and grabbed the dog. It all happened so fast there was nothing I could have done to stop it. There was no way a dog in that state of frenzy could be expected to do anything but bite Johnny to death. I had seen dogs worked up to such a pitch, that would even turn and bite their handlers if they got too close.

But this dog Tammy just stopped. She stopped in mid-air to avoid hurting my baby. Instinctively Tammy knew the difference between an enemy and a child, and she knew how to switch gears in a fraction of a second. I hadn't seen.... --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Edition details

• Publisher: Publishers Place Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0977197824
• ISBN 13: 9780977197828
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184