GVx4, NSx12, brsCH Beloved Zoey's Legacy of Frack "Sage" PENN, OFA, CGC, TT, TD, ROM
3/28/05 - 3/24/16
Sage is greatly missed every since minute of every single day. At this year’s Shiloh Shepherd IEW (Specialty), his missing presence was greatly felt by everyone. The beautiful blue glass ISSDC trophy was won by Sage, at 10 years old, for being ISSDC National Select #10. Sage also was awarded the TSSR National Select #5, meaning he was the 5th Top Dog in his registry. I doubt that there has ever been a 10 year old Shiloh in the history of Shilohs who has accomplished this. So many friends at the show cried along with Murray and myself. We miss you SAGE!
It is so heart wrenching to share that Murray, myself, Teegan, Zev, Simon and Pax said a loving goodbye to one of the most amazing and outstanding Shilohs to ever grace this earth. Sage was born in our home to our first and very beloved Shiloh, Zoey. His dad was Trish and Brennan’s handsome Noah. Zoey and Noah produced an awesome litter, some of which are still with their humans. Sage caught my eye the second he was born. And while we didn’t know if we were going to keep a pup from that litter, Sage decided we would and it would be him. He made darn sure about that!
This boy never had a fugly day in his life and even at 2 years young, he was stunning. But more importantly, Sage was the most loving, tender, sweet, intuitive, empathetic, and majestic boy ever. People said he looked “regal”. And everyone committed about his huge feet. But more importantly, he was the kindest dog I’ve ever met or known. He loved everyone and everything down to a baby bird he found.
Sage had an amazing show career as in those days, he was competing against 200 dogs. And even though there was a time I thought I didn’t do him justice in the ring, he made sure he wouldn’t show with anyone but me. We became a true team and while he hated stacking, he LOVED running with me trailing behind him.
I’ve always said that Sage NEVER disappointed me in any way. His health testing was outstanding and he always came through for me no matter what I asked of him. I can honestly say that he hugely changed our lives in so many ways.
At 10 years old, Sage, was strutting his stuff at the Sept. 2015 IEW . He was joyfully running around the ring with everyone clapping for him. I’ll never forget him leading all his kids and grandkids in the ICKC show ring in July. His legacy will live on in them for which I’m so blessed and grateful.
He is and was a true gift to us in all ways. There was no better dog, best friend, companion, and family member than our boy, Sage. Rest in peace my precious boy. You were my heart and will be missed so very very much. More than words can ever express.
Ellen
Sage at 10.5 years old
ISSDC NATIONAL SELECT #10, 2015
TSSR National Select #5, 2015
TSSR NATIONAL SELECT #6, 2014 (age 10 years old)
TSSR NATIONAL SELECT #4, 2013 (at 8 years old)
ISSDC NATIONAL SELECT #8, 2013 (at 8 years old)
TSSR NATIONAL SELECT #1, 2011
ISSDC NATIONAL SELECT 2011
ISSDC GRAND VICTOR 2010
TSSR's GRAND VICTOR 2010
TOP SHILOH SHEPHERD DOG in NORTH AMERICA 2010
FIFTH TOP DOG in the NORTH AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB for 2010
TOP SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION OF 2010
RARITIES/NAKC HALL OF FAME 2010
ISSDC NATIONAL SELECT 2009
TSSR NATIONAL SELECT 2009
RARITIES/NAKC MASTER SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION
TSSR NATIONAL SELECT #5, 2009
ISSDC NATIONAL SELECT #1, 2008
TSSR's GRAND VICTOR 2008
ISSDC NATIONAL SELECT #1, 2007
TSSR's GRAND VICTOR 2007
OUR AMAZING DOG, BELOVED ZOEY'S LEGACY OF FRACK "SAGE", HAS OBTAINED THE TITLE OF MASTER SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION IN THE NORTH AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB/RARITIES. HE IS THE 7TH DOG TO OBTAIN THAT TITLE AND THE FOURTH SHILOH SHEPHERD IN THE COUNTRY. HE IS THE FIRST SHILOH SHEPHERD WITH THAT TITLE TO BE "BRED BY, OWNED BY AND HANDLED BY" LET ALONE SHOWN BY A NON-PROFESSIONAL HANDLER. WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR THIS SPECIAL BOY OF OURS!!!!!
Sage at 6 yrs, 4 mos.
Sage at 6 yrs, 4 mos.
Sage at 6 yrs, 4 mos.
Birth date is 3/28/05
PennHip - LEFT - 0.22 RIGHT 0.22 90th percentile
OFA Hip - GOOD
OFA Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) - Normal
OFA Elbow Certification - Normal
OFA Heart Certification - Normal
CERF (eye testing) - Normal
OFA Thyroid testing - Normal
Sage
The Beloved Shiloh saga continues with a very special puppy named Sage. Sage is the son of our Beloved Zoey and a very special young male Shiloh by the name of Noah. Zoey and Noah had 9 puppies in March 2005, one of which is Sage. We had not planned on keeping a pup from Zoey’s 1st litter but Sage spoke to us the minute he was born. We tried to resist his charms but, in the end, we could not resist keeping this boy for ourselves.
Sage has turned out to be a truly amazing young man. At only 2 years of age, he has accomplished so much. He became a Rarities Supreme Grand Champion in only five weekends of showing. He is a certified Pet Therapy Dog and visits with children at Underwood Hospital, Woodbury, NJ. He passed his Temperament Test and Canine Good Citizen Test with flying colors.
Sage has an outstanding temperament. He’s very sweet, incredibly loving, and totally devoted to his family whether human, canine or feline. He loves everyone he meets and other animals also. He is fairly laid back but loves playing Frisbee and is up for anything we want to do. We couldn’t ask for a more wonderful, loving companion and we feel extremely blessed to share our lives with this amazing boy!
Sage has passed all his health testing and is available for stud to approved females. Click to view Sage's Pedigree
Show Results
2013
2013 BEST IN BREED at the INTERNATIONAL SHILOH SHEPHERD DOG CLUB, International Dog Show in Canada, Sept. 2013
2013 BEST VETERAN IN SPECIALTY at the INTERNATIONAL SHILOH SHEPHERD DOG CLUB, International Dog Show in Canada, Sept. 2013
2013 BEST PROGENY SIRE at the INTERNATIONAL SHILOH SHEPHERD DOG CLUB, International Dog Show in Canada, Sept. 2013
2013 BEST MASTER SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION – ICKC End of Year Dog show, Nov. 2013
2013 BEST HALL OF FAME – ICKC End of Year Dog Show, Nov. 2013
2010
Our amazing boy, Sage, just finished his 2010 show season by being the FIFTH TOP DOG in the North American Kennel Club. Considering we only showed 8 weekends during the show season, it is truly amazing that he accomplished so much. Sage had an outstanding season and decided he loved being in the ring. Even on the hottest days, he was happy and upbeat and excited to strut his stuff.
However, the most special characteristic that Sage has is his unbelievable personality. He loves everyone and everything. He loves the tiniest 5 lb. dog in the ring to the largest. He loves cats, kittens, and children most of all. He is an outstanding example of a Shiloh Shepherd and we couldn't be more blessed to share our lives with him. From the time he was born, we knew he was special and he's gone way beyond special to us.
RARITIES/NAKC HALL OF FAME
As of July, 2010, Sage has done amazingly well in the show ring. He has only done FOUR weekends of shows and has gotten THREE "TOP DOG" HONORS for those weekends. He is enjoying the dog shows like never before and even in the horrible heat and pouring rain he is still happy to be out there strutting his stuff.
Sage, currently, is the 6th "TOP DOG" in NAKC/RARITIES which, considering the few weekends he's been shown, is outstanding. He is truly an amazing boy and we are so blessed to call him ours.
2009
We are so very proud to announce that our amazing and wonderful boy, Sage, won "two" BEST IN SHOWS in the Rarities/NAKC Dog show September 5-6, 2009. He also earned the TOP DOG title by having the most win points for the entire weekend. Our first TOP DOG weekend!!!!!
We had not shown Sage in over a year so these wins were extra special. He has matured in to a handsome gentle boy with a sweet and loving temperament. He is our special boy and loves all people and all animals. What a special weekend as we got to see all our show friends and got to spend it with our beautiful Shilohs.
Sage's mom, Zoey, got Best Veteran in the TSSR Specialty Show also. What a joy it is to see her strut her stuff at almost 9 years of age.
Ellen & Sage
At the RARITIES Dog Show at Pennsville, NJ July 12 & 13, 2008, Sage won:
Best in Breed
Group 3
Ellen & Sage
Finn & Sage - after a long and hot weekend at the dog show!!
At the RARITIES Dog Show in Bear, Delaware, June 28-29, 2008, Sage was awarded his TSSR's Grand Victor 2007 trophy.
Ellen & Sage
At the the Rarities Brookville, PA show, May 24, 2008, Sage won:
BEST IN SHOW
Sage and Ellen
At the Rarities Reading Classic Dog Show, March 15, 2008, out of 200 dogs and with our good friend, Christi Yonavick showing, Sage won:
Best in Breed
Group I
BEST IN SHOW
Sage, Ellen, & Christi at the Reading Classic Dog Show
At the Rarities Pocono Dog Show, September 29/30, 2007, out of 5 shows, Sage won:
Best of Opposite
Best of Breed, Group 3
BEST IN SHOW (one show)
Sage & Ellen at the Rarities Pocono Dog Show
At the Rarities Memorial Day Showdown, Brookville, PA May 26-27, 2007 (totally 5 shows), Sage won the following with over 30 Shiloh Shepherds competing:
Best of Opposite (one show)
Best of Breed (three shows)
Group II (one show)
Group I (two shows)
Reserve Best in Show (one show)
BEST IN SHOW (one show)
Sage & Ellen at the Rarities Memorial Showdown
At the Rarities Tri-State Showdown, Matamoras, PA May 5-6, 2007 (three shows on Saturday, two on Sunday), Sage won the following:
Best of Opposite (one show)
Best of Breed (two shows)
Group II
Group I
Sage & Ellen at the Rarities Tri-State Showdown
Sage's Photo Album
"Sage" winning "Best in Show Puppy" at the Rarities Show at 11 weeks of age.
"Sage" at 7 months of age.
"Tylor" at 2 years with "Sage" at 1 year
"Sage" at 2.5 years
"Sage" at 3 years, relaxing on the patio
~ Sage's Pictorial ~
(Click on any image for a larger picture)
Explanation of Titles:
GV
Grand Victor—this award is given to the NUMBER ONE male in a TSSR show season. To qualify, a Shiloh must be a Breed Champion - completed by the end of 2007, PASSED final TSSR health testing by 12/31/07, and accumulated the top number of Best of Breed/Best of Opposite points in the show season of 2007
