The Hayden family members are Terri, husband Buddy, son Trey, and
daughter Kelsey. Trey is a college junior, and Kelsey who is the trainer,
handler and all-around animal devotee, is a college freshman studying
animal medicine. I (Terri) have shared my entire life with dogs. From collie
dogs who worked our family's dairy farm, to lap dogs - Chihuahuas that my
mom favored - I lived with dogs and a variety of animals growing up.
In the late 1970's through the 1980's Terri raised golden retrievers. When
Kelsey & Trey were small, their companions were two Australian shepherd
mixed breeds, along with a menagerie of creatures from a horse to
hamsters. An animal lover from birth, Kelsey is an active animal welfare
supporter and volunteers time at local shelters and educating peer groups
about animal abuse. Also, Kelsey is an artist and her favorite subjects are
our Shilohs and her favorite wild animals - wolves.
We live in a historic, urban tourist destination in a Victorian home built in
the 1850's. Our neighborhood boasts the largest collection of historic U.S.
homes between Arlington, VA and Charleston, South Carolina. This
location provides exposure to visitors from around our country, and the
world, as well as beautiful art galleries, shops, restaurants and museums.
Daily walks give us opportunities to interact with a variety of people and
experiences, and our Shilohs are usually the catalysts for interaction. The
proximity to the river provides us with beautiful scenery, sights and sounds
of water life.
daughter Kelsey. Trey is a college junior, and Kelsey who is the trainer,
handler and all-around animal devotee, is a college freshman studying
animal medicine. I (Terri) have shared my entire life with dogs. From collie
dogs who worked our family's dairy farm, to lap dogs - Chihuahuas that my
mom favored - I lived with dogs and a variety of animals growing up.
In the late 1970's through the 1980's Terri raised golden retrievers. When
Kelsey & Trey were small, their companions were two Australian shepherd
mixed breeds, along with a menagerie of creatures from a horse to
hamsters. An animal lover from birth, Kelsey is an active animal welfare
supporter and volunteers time at local shelters and educating peer groups
about animal abuse. Also, Kelsey is an artist and her favorite subjects are
our Shilohs and her favorite wild animals - wolves.
We live in a historic, urban tourist destination in a Victorian home built in
the 1850's. Our neighborhood boasts the largest collection of historic U.S.
homes between Arlington, VA and Charleston, South Carolina. This
location provides exposure to visitors from around our country, and the
world, as well as beautiful art galleries, shops, restaurants and museums.
Daily walks give us opportunities to interact with a variety of people and
experiences, and our Shilohs are usually the catalysts for interaction. The
proximity to the river provides us with beautiful scenery, sights and sounds
of water life.
About Us
In 2003, we began seriously researching shepherd and sled dog breeds.
Kelsey's Australian shepherd Zoe, her childhood companion, had crossed
the rainbow bridge earlier in the year, and we were ready to add a new
family member. We discovered the Shiloh Shepherd, and we began
reading everything we could about the breed.
We talked with a number of breeders and decided to adopt a Shiloh. In
June 2004, our dream came true when our beautiful princess Breeze from
Ocean State Shilohs' Ellie Mae/D'Argo litter joined our home. As Shiloh
people know, this breed is so special that a second Shiloh usually follows.
In March 2005, we contacted Bay Breeze Shilohs about their Storm/Maggie
litter. In April 2005, King Midas joined us. He has been a dream come
true, as well.
After much planning, testing and preparation, our first litter was born in
2007. Our keeper from the litter is our gorgeous boy Odyssey.
We are a small family hobby breeder and respect the Shiloh Shepherd
breeders code of ethics.
Kelsey's Australian shepherd Zoe, her childhood companion, had crossed
the rainbow bridge earlier in the year, and we were ready to add a new
family member. We discovered the Shiloh Shepherd, and we began
reading everything we could about the breed.
We talked with a number of breeders and decided to adopt a Shiloh. In
June 2004, our dream came true when our beautiful princess Breeze from
Ocean State Shilohs' Ellie Mae/D'Argo litter joined our home. As Shiloh
people know, this breed is so special that a second Shiloh usually follows.
In March 2005, we contacted Bay Breeze Shilohs about their Storm/Maggie
litter. In April 2005, King Midas joined us. He has been a dream come
true, as well.
After much planning, testing and preparation, our first litter was born in
2007. Our keeper from the litter is our gorgeous boy Odyssey.
We are a small family hobby breeder and respect the Shiloh Shepherd
breeders code of ethics.
Xanadu Shiloh Shepherds
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Our Family
Shilohs in Portsmouth
| Park Adjacent to our Home |
| Kelsey's Best in Show Art Display at the 2007 Seawall Art Festival |
