Nationals

9TH ANNUAL
ISSA NATIONAL EVENT AND SPECIALTY

October 16th – 19th, 2025!

Come join us for the ISSA’s 9th anniversary, and help us celebrate 34 years of the Shiloh Shepherd breed!
Conformation Shows, Breeder Meeting, Club Meeting, Auctions, Seminars, and More!
Please note that Seminars and Gathering places are subject to change but WILL be posted prior to the show.
This information is to be used as a placeholder only.

Location

Purina Event Center
500 William Danforth Way,
Gray Summit, MO 63039
(800) 778-7462

Please note that there is no outside food permitted inside the event center.

RV Hookup Info
Full-service RV lot, right outside the Purina Event Center, 74 spots with 30 and 50 amp electric, water and sewer.
Please send an email to ISSARegistry@gmail.com, for information and reservations.

Welcome to the page for news about our National Event!

GENERAL INFORMATION

We’ve got some exciting things planned, so we appreciate
your patience as our committee puts things together for you!

Facility
Purina Event Center
500 William Danforth Way,
Gray Summit, MO 63039

Airport
St. Louis Lambert International Airport
10701 Lambert International Blvd,
St. Louis, MO 63145
This is 43 miles from the Event (43 minutes).		Weather
Sunrise: 7:13 am
Sunset: 6:23 pm
Temperature Low: 46F / 8C
Temperature High: 69F / 21C

QUICKLINKS

How to Help!
Registration
Payments
Schedule
Hotel
Seminar
24-Hour Vet Clinics

REGISTRATION

Please register here for the event, and continue to the ‘Payments’ section below to complete any purchases.

PAYMENTS

Please use the following drop downs to select the type of purchase you wish to make, and then click the corresponding “Add to Cart” button. Once you have finished adding all the items you wish to purchase, please remain on (or refresh) the PayPal page to select your method of payment and check out.
If you are looking to buy dinner for more than one person, please change the quantity in the PayPal Cart.

National Show Confirmation
Water
Saturday Dinner



Tempermant test

HOTEL

Pinemark
(17mins from the Event Center)
866 South Otter Road,
St. Clair, MS 63077
636.629.1000

Dog fee waived with block pricing

Check-in time:
     3pm on the day of arrival

Check out time:
    11am on the day of departure

Room TypeRate
Semi-Suite King w/Sofabed$164.44 + tax ($15.59)
Leisure King (1 King bed)$154.44 + tax ($14.64)
Leisure Double (2 Full XL beds)$154.44 + tax ($14.64)

SEMINAR

Join us for a seminar on the Litter Evaluation Report (LER) process—complete with real footage, photos, and live props to teach the basics of temperament and structure evaluation.

You’ll learn:

  • “If this, then what?”—understanding how to apply results to make informed placement and breeding decisions.
  • What an LER is and why it matters for breeders and puppy families.
  • How to prepare for an evaluation to ensure smooth execution.
  • The logistics of running an LER, from scheduling to organization.
  • The evaluation process itself, with a focus on temperament and structural assessment.
  • How to approach write-ups that are both accurate and useful.

About the Presenter

Bridgit Amstrup is a lifelong animal lover and dedicated dog enthusiast. She runs Super Nova Shilohs, a small ISSA breeding program focused on producing confident, socially-driven puppies. Bridgit was drawn to Shiloh Shepherds not only for their beauty but also for the breed community’s strong emphasis on collaboration and responsible breeding practices.

Her first exposure to the Litter Evaluation process came in 2013, where she was impressed by the care and thoughtfulness behind each assessment. Since then, she has attended 56 Litter Evaluations and personally conducted more than 30 of those. Bridgit is passionate about “truly seeing the dog” and ensuring breeders are equipped with clear, meaningful insights to guide placements.

Her work has been shaped by the guidance of personal mentors Anne Becker and Margaret Baumgarner, as well as the influential teachings of Suzanne Clothier, Suzanne Shelton, Jane Messineo Lindquist, Pat Hastings, Joachim and Wendy Volhard. She remains forever grateful to the many breeders who have trusted her to assess their puppies, and who continue to teach her through their experiences.

At home, Bridgit shares her life with three Shilohs—Nova, Zamboni, and Platty—and fondly remembers her beloved Kobuk (RIP), who first inspired her passion for the breed. She is grateful for the support of her partner, Ben, a fellow dog lover who encourages her work (even if he isn’t quite as “all in” as she is).

24-HOUR VET CLINICS

Stay tuned for more info!


HOW TO HELP

We have need of some volunteers!
Please contact Maya Jerome if you would like to sign up to help for any of the following tasks:

  • Note takers
    • Breeder Meeting
    • Club Meeting
    • Seminar
  • Webstreaming
    • Handles the logistics to stream via Zoom or FB
      • Breeder Meeting
      • Club Meeting
  • Lunch Runner
    • Collect pre-ordered box lunches
  • Temperament Test
    • Friendly stranger
    • Non-aggressive animal
    • Hidden noises-2 cans full of pebbles to make rattling noise
    • Cow bell
    • Aloof stranger
    • Umbrella
    • Gunfire (balloons)
    • Decoy
  • Venue Maintenance
    • Setup (x2)
    • Tear Down (x2)
  • Shiloh Games
    • Organize and run the mini-events