Shepherd is a large dog from Haven, and one whom Daine has magically enhanced to the level of intelligence that humans possess. He accompanies Keladry of Mindelan on her quest to save the children of Haven, who have been taken to Scanra by Stenmun Kinslayer for Blayce the Gallan. He is not part of the group of dogs, cats, and people that return to Tortall once the adults of Haven have been recaptured, but instead goes with Kel's group to Blayce's castle, and participates in the fighting, where he dies.