

Baker's German Shepherd Dog – a large dog that attacked Shiloh. Collins - a veterinarian/a doctor for animals that Marty works for. Wallace's name is Doc Wallace and he and his wife take care of their granddaughter Sam Wallace after her parents die in an accident. Wallace - a man who owns a store down in the town. Marty buys Tangerine at the end of "Saving Shiloh" and gives Tangerine to Dara Lynn for her birthday. Taylor Murphy - a doctor who heals Shiloh. By "A Shiloh Christmas" Becky is four years old. Rebecca "Becky" Preston - Marty and Dara Lynn's 3-year-old sister.By "A Shiloh Christmas" Dara Lynn is eight years old. At the end of "Saving Shiloh", Marty buys Dara Lynn a cat for her birthday. Dara Lynn wants a cat, but her family can't afford to have one. Marty and Dara Lynn don't get along, but deep down they love each other. Dara Lynn Preston - Marty and Becky's 7-year-old sister.Louanne "Lou" Preston - Marty, Dara Lynn, and Becky's sympathetic mother who does odd jobs from home.Raymond "Ray" Preston - Marty, Dara Lynn, and Becky's strict father, a mail carrier.In the end, Judd warms to Marty, relents, and lets him keep Shiloh. He is cruel to his dogs, but Judd's father began physically abusing Judd when he was four years old. Judd Travers - the drinks rude man who owns Shiloh until the end of the book.He is a son of Ray and Lou Preston and the older brother of Dara Lynn and Becky Preston. Martin "Marty" Preston - an 11-year-old boy who finds Shiloh and wants to keep him.Shiloh - a shy brown and cute white Beagle who escapes from his rude former owner Judd Travers and the main protagonist of the books and films.Judd Travers is despicable but not beyond redemption, as is evident when he hands over the dog collar to Marty after the boy completes his twenty hours of work. Open communication and a trusting relationship exist between all family members.


Ray Preston is strict, yet supportive of his son. Ma has been suspicious because of Marty’s eating behavior and the disinterest that he has shown in spending time with his best friend, David Howard. Marty’s mother is compassionate and understanding, particularly when she discovers Shiloh. Marty is a growing, curious, sensitive boy. The characters in Shiloh are believable and well developed.
