Zu Wyrd

Castiel H.

Breeder of German Shepherds

Meet the breeder

I'm Castiel H., the breeder behind Zu Wyrd located in Barnet, VT. We are a breeder of health and temperament tested, titled working line German Shepherds who highlight the breed's versatility. Our dogs are functional working dogs bred towards the standard who are judged against the breed standard. They are proven in working venues suiting the dog's personal strengths.

Q. & A. with Castiel

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We wanted to do our part to better the breed. Our breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the German Shepherd while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior health, temperament, and athleticism.
  • What makes your program special?

    By creating an environment of health and harmony for young puppies, we believe we are able to give each little pup the very best chance to reach its potential, express its best character, and bring forth its greatest gifts in the relationship with itself and to its family.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Castiel

Castiel 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 between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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Contract & health guarantee

Castiel 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 Castiel 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 Castiel directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Castiel.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Barnet, VT

3623 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Manchester–Boston Airport

3654 miles away

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More about Castiel

  • Club memberships

    Castiel is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.

  • Castiel has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Castiel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Castiel’s links

Castiel is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Zu Wyrd 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

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.