I'm Angel C., the breeder behind WildHaven Shepherd located in Nottingham, NH. Wild Haven Shepherds is built on purpose, and respect for the German Shepherd breed. Our dogs are raised as part of the family, with confidence, intelligence, and loyalty. Every puppy leaves our care ready to thrive — whether as a sport companion, working partner, or cherished family member.
Q. & A. with Angel
Why did you start breeding?
I’ve always loved the German Shepherd breed — their intelligence, loyalty, and drive have inspired me to train and compete with them for years. That passion led me to start Wild Haven Shepherds, a small, intentional program focused on producing healthy, sound, and well-balanced dogs.
What makes your program special?
Every breeding starts with proven, titled dogs who have been tested in both sport and real-world settings. Each dog is evaluated for structure, temperament, and working ability before ever being considered for breeding. My goal is to produce German Shepherds that embody true versatility — confident, capable, and loyal partners whether in sport or at home.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are sable. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Angel
Angel has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $3,000 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Each puppy is vet-checked, microchipped, dewormed, and up to date on vaccinations before going home. Every puppy goes home with a health guarantee, and lifetime breeder support. A $500 non-refundable deposit reserves your place on the waiting list. If your preferred gender or timing isn’t available, the deposit may be transferred to a future litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Angel may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Angel offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Angel directly.
WildHaven Shepherd meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Reya, mom
German Shepherd
About Reya
Reya is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Angel decided to make her part of their program. Angel has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
WildHaven Shepherd reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for German Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Temperament Test, Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).