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home of our
We are located in the historic Olde Towne section of
Portsmouth, Virginia. We share our home and hearts with our
Shiloh Shepherds - Breeze, Midas & Odyssey and our pet
Alaskan Malamute - Alosia. Our dogs live indoors with us as
members of our family - they are never kenneled.
As trusted guardians and contributors to the future of these
phenomenal giant breeds, we take our roles seriously. We are
dedicated to raising healthy, well-socialized, balanced and
happy dogs that enjoy a variety of activities and reflect the
attributes that are so special in this breed -- incredible
intelligence, beautiful conformation, devotion, stable
temperament, size, and wonderful health.
We conduct and support health testing, and we believe in
providing transparency of results. We proudly display our
Health & Pedigree information.
Portsmouth, Virginia. We share our home and hearts with our
Shiloh Shepherds - Breeze, Midas & Odyssey and our pet
Alaskan Malamute - Alosia. Our dogs live indoors with us as
members of our family - they are never kenneled.
As trusted guardians and contributors to the future of these
phenomenal giant breeds, we take our roles seriously. We are
dedicated to raising healthy, well-socialized, balanced and
happy dogs that enjoy a variety of activities and reflect the
attributes that are so special in this breed -- incredible
intelligence, beautiful conformation, devotion, stable
temperament, size, and wonderful health.
We conduct and support health testing, and we believe in
providing transparency of results. We proudly display our
Health & Pedigree information.
The Shiloh Shepherd is a rare and unique breed -- a loyal,
loving family member, protector, guardian and friend. Shilohs
are known for their incredible intelligence, very large size,
wholesome beauty, and versatility.
There are many wonderful Shiloh breed ambassadors involved
in search & rescue, therapy work, agility, conformation showing,
herding, obedience and many more activities. With the
combination of giant size coupled with their uncanny
intelligence -- foundation dogs include German Shepherd Dogs,
American Shepherds, White Shepherds and Giant Malamute --
they require exercise, mental stimulation and a purpose in life.
Explore our site and learn more about our wonderful dogs.
Visit our Activities page for information about us and our
activities. We update our site frequently, so we hope you will
come back and see us soon.
loving family member, protector, guardian and friend. Shilohs
are known for their incredible intelligence, very large size,
wholesome beauty, and versatility.
There are many wonderful Shiloh breed ambassadors involved
in search & rescue, therapy work, agility, conformation showing,
herding, obedience and many more activities. With the
combination of giant size coupled with their uncanny
intelligence -- foundation dogs include German Shepherd Dogs,
American Shepherds, White Shepherds and Giant Malamute --
they require exercise, mental stimulation and a purpose in life.
Explore our site and learn more about our wonderful dogs.
Visit our Activities page for information about us and our
activities. We update our site frequently, so we hope you will
come back and see us soon.
| our beautiful Breeze CHPtd Ocean State's Echo in a Breeze, OFA |
| the one and only King Midas TD BIS BISS briCH Bay Breeze Touched by Gold, OFA, CGC, TDI, TT |
| Bruno bCH Xanadu's Locked & Loaded, PENN, CGN co-owned with Miracle Shilohs |
| Ozzy Breeze/Midas jrCH briCHPtd Xanadu's Dare-to-Dream Odyssey, OFA, CGC, TDI |
| Alosia, 17 months Wakon's Alosia Morning Star of Xanadu |
Alosia is the newest addition to Xanadu. She was born in March
2009 at Wakon Kennels and is an example of the M'loot Malamute
that lived with the ancient Inuit peoples in the high Arctic
hundreds of years ago.
"Malamutes were bred to pull the biggest loads over the farthest
distance. The Eskimos learned it was better to have one huge dog
that could do the work of 3 smaller ones. It was this knowledge that
led the Eskimos to practice some of the best breeding practices on
earth. They needed such a huge dog to survive and they practiced the
best selective breeding program of any place on earth. If the dog did
not have the perfect, ideal coat, legs, feet, body, and temperament, he
could not survive such a harsh environment. (courtesy of Wakon
Malamutes)
We are honored to welcome Alosia to Xanadu and look forward to
spending many active, healthy years with her. More information on
Alosia and the Malamute breed can be found on her page.
Although we appreciate the inquiries, Alosia will NOT be bred. She is
our companion. Check back often for updates on this gorgeous
and intelligent girl.
2009 at Wakon Kennels and is an example of the M'loot Malamute
that lived with the ancient Inuit peoples in the high Arctic
hundreds of years ago.
"Malamutes were bred to pull the biggest loads over the farthest
distance. The Eskimos learned it was better to have one huge dog
that could do the work of 3 smaller ones. It was this knowledge that
led the Eskimos to practice some of the best breeding practices on
earth. They needed such a huge dog to survive and they practiced the
best selective breeding program of any place on earth. If the dog did
not have the perfect, ideal coat, legs, feet, body, and temperament, he
could not survive such a harsh environment. (courtesy of Wakon
Malamutes)
We are honored to welcome Alosia to Xanadu and look forward to
spending many active, healthy years with her. More information on
Alosia and the Malamute breed can be found on her page.
Although we appreciate the inquiries, Alosia will NOT be bred. She is
our companion. Check back often for updates on this gorgeous
and intelligent girl.
| Our Alaskan Malamute |
| Shiloh Shepherds |
| Xanadu - A little about us |
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| TD BIS briCH Bay Breeze Touched by Gold, OFA, CGC, TDI, TT "Midas" |
During the ABIDS and Shiloh Shepherd specialties held in Brookville, PA over Memorial Day weekend, our Midas was awarded the National Shiloh Breeders Registry 2009 Top Dog Award. Congratulations to Midas and his owner/handler Kelsey for all of their accomplishments. Midas and handler Kelsey earned a near perfect score as he confidently passed the Adult Temperament Test certifying " A sound mind in a sound body." Midas & Kelsey - We are so proud of you! |
| Visit our Just for Fun and Xanadu News pages for more photos of how we spent our Summer vacation. |
| Click on the Rainbow Bridge to visit our Memories page, dedicated to our beloved pets who wait for us on the other side. |
In Xanadu did Kubla Khan
A stately pleasure-dome decree:
Where Alph, the sacred river, ran
Through caverns measureless to
man
Down to a sunless sea.
For he on honey-dew hath fed,
And drunk the milk of Paradise.
an excerpt from"Kubla Khan; or,
"A Vision in a Dream: A Fragment"
by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
A stately pleasure-dome decree:
Where Alph, the sacred river, ran
Through caverns measureless to
man
Down to a sunless sea.
For he on honey-dew hath fed,
And drunk the milk of Paradise.
an excerpt from"Kubla Khan; or,
"A Vision in a Dream: A Fragment"
by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
| Midas and Ozzy |
| Website background graphics on this page designed and developed by Kelsey Hayden. |
| Ozzy & Kelsey Ozzy graduated from an advanced obedience course in August. |
Midas, Ozzy, Terri & Kelsey traveled to Bowie, Maryland on August 14 & 15 to participate in the NAKC Capital Classic II. Ozzy was Winners Dog x5 |
| Alosia and friends |
| bCH Xanadu's Locked and Loaded, PENN, CGN Bruno earned his Breed championship at the Maritime Specialty in PEI, Canada, this Summer. During the same weekend, he passed his CGN (Canine Good Neighbour) certification. Bruno is co-owned by Miracle Shilohs and Xanadu Shilohs. |
| Alosia & Kelsey Alosia completed two obedience courses over the Summer. |
| Bruno |
| What a Summer |