I'm the breeder behind Ridgewood Shiloh Shepherds located in Birdsboro, PA. I am a small breeding program with an emphasis on health testing and temperament. I offer my puppy buyers support for a lifetime. My dogs are not raised in a kennel. They are raised in my home and are part of the family. It is important to me that my puppies go to similar living environments.
About Christi
I am a retired registered nurse. I have been involved with Shiloh Shepherds since my first Shiloh, Chewbacca, in 1998. I actively show and breed (my first litter in 2001). I am a Certified Adult Temperament Tester for our Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club (ISSDC) along with a Litter Evaluator
What makes Christi’s program special
The love and care that I give to my puppies make my program special. I sleep next to my puppies from the time they are born until they leave for their new homes. I believe in socializing my puppies from the moment they are born. I also start crate training at 6 weeks of age along with starting house training of my puppies.
Christi is a member of a club
International Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club
Christi’s certifications & recognitions
Litter evaluation tester for Shiloh Shepherds, Certified Temperament Tester for Shiloh Shepherds
Christi 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,000 - $2,500 and include a refundable deposit of $100.
“Price includes first distemper and kennel cough vaccines, health check up, micro chipped, collar and leash along with puppy gift bag. Registration of puppy is with The Shiloh Shepherd Registry (TSSR). My puppies are highly socialized, 2 weeks of crate training and started on house training. They are also temperament tested by another breeder. Support for life of puppy. $100.00 refundable -- balance due when you pickup puppy or just prior to flying puppy.”
Christi 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 Christi 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 Christi directly.
My puppies have early socialization from 1 week of age. Pups are exposed to visitors, interactions with children, adult dogs, noise, different floors, and outside time. I also start crate training and individual feeding as of 6 weeks of age. Puppies are also started on their house training. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Human contact from birth, and on daily basis, the starting of house breaking, We expose our puppies to many different sounds (doorbells, fireworks, barking dogs, children playing, men talking, horns, motorcycles, etc.). By doing this it helps to desensitize them to many things which may otherwise trigger a negative response in puppies., Our puppies are exposed to a variety of surfaces, toys, and novelty items to help them with their fear/recovery response and increase their enrichment., Shown lots of love, Early Socialization, Toys, e.g. Ball, Household Desensitization, Nail Trimming, Sound Stimulation, We shorten nails weekly and groom often to desensitize your puppy in these situations, Puppy Temperament Evalulation, bathing, Touch, pets, and kisses are encouraged during human socialization., Early socialization, We litter train our puppies by 4 weeks which makes crate training very easy., Initial House Training, Noise desensitization, Potty pads,, Human Interactions , Litter Box Trained, Potty training, crate training, "No" Biting or Chewing, Potty Training, Crate Training, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Various Surfaces , Outdoors, e.g. rain, and Socialized with Children.
Puppies are dewormed at 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 weeks. They are vet checked, have their first distemper series vaccine, bordetella, and are microchipped before going home.
We send our puppies home with Puppy Starter Kit, Puppy Leash, Puppy Collar, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Breed Club Registration, Bone, and Blanket with Mom's Scent.
Christi offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Christi started breeding
When I purchased my first Shiloh, Chewbacca, in 1998, the breeders involved talked me into showing her and became my mentors. The rest is history.
Christi has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Christi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Ridgewood Shiloh Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas: