Hi I am new to the group too. I have 2 shilohs (Jasper & Jersey) and an old GSD (Jaeger)
Jaeger is 11 and a half and pretty big for a GSD, but his temp is med-hard and we have had to be careful with him all his life when meeting new people and small running children! Very strong prey drive!!! He won't hurt them, but he likes to put them in their place, with his paws...below him!
So we went looking for another breed, more predictable with children, less of a prey drive, etc and we stumbled upon the Shilohs! Everything we ever wanted in a shepherd...and so much more!
Jersey was three in March and is our little lightning bolt! She only came with 2 speeds..."VERY FAST" and "STOP" there is no in between with her. But she is loving and loyal and wonderful with kids and she never leaves my side.
Jasper just turned 2 yesterday. He is the perfect combination of temperment for us. He does not have a strong prey drive, loves little kids, and is very playful. He got his CGC and TDI at 11 months old. He is not my dominant dog, but he is the largest at 110lbs and 31" at the the withers.
i will post pictures as soon as i figure out how to.
Cher