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Hickory trail Australian & Bernedoodle Farm
Meet the breeder
I'm Rachel M., the breeder behind Hickory trail Australian & Bernedoodle Farm located in Muncie, IN. Our family are lifelong dog owners we love our dogs as our kids. We breed Australian shepherds, Aussie Doodles & Bernadoodles . All of our dogs have been Embark tested and UTD on all shots, Please message us if you would like more info on our pups. Embark genetic testing are clear.
Q. & A. with Rachel
Why did you start breeding?
We fell in love with both breeds and Australian Shepherds and Bernese Mountain dogs, and poodles. Aussie Doodles coming in the spring( mid March ) of 2023 go home late MayWhat makes your program special?
We are Embark tested on all of our dogs, we make sure their health is our top priority. We will do live videos if buyer requests.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Aussiedoodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Aussiedoodle puppies include blue merle, red merle, black phantom, and black and white. Australian Shepherd puppies include black, red merle, and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Suzy
Went homeFemale
Otis
Went homeMale
Bessy
Went homeFemale
Tito
Went homeMale
Pip
Went homeMale
Happy
Went homeMale
Noreen
Went homeFemale
Jovie
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Rachel
Rachel 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $600 - $800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Aussie Doodles $800-$1000 Stud fee for Standard Bernedoodle $1,000 . Deposit $200 pay through Vemno remainder will be cash at pick up of pup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rachel 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 Rachel 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 Rachel directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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 Rachel.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Muncie, IN
427 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
473 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Rachel can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Rachel
Rachel has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Rachel’s links
Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hickory trail Australian & Bernedoodle Farm 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
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Bernedoodle
Willow, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Willow
CKC Australian Shepard Blue Merle
Waylon, dad
Bernedoodle
About Waylon
Standard Bernadoodle Health tested though Embark All clear
, dad
Australian Shepherd
About
is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rachel decided to make him part of their program. Rachel 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
Aussiedoodle
Australian Shepherd
Hickory trail Australian & Bernedoodle Farm 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 Aussiedoodles.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
