Lace Creek Ranch

Hope S.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

Meet the breeder

I'm Hope S., the breeder behind Lace Creek Ranch located in Middleville, MI. We are dedicated to placing our dogs in loving homes. We also strive to place dogs that are healthy and have wonderful temperaments. We follow Puppy Culture, do health testing, socialize, vaccinate, microchip, expose to other animals, and leash train.

Q. & A. with Hope

Why did you start breeding?
We spent a year and a half finding a healthy Australian Shepherd that also had health testing and a good temperament. We learned so much more about the breed when we started showing. We would get lots of compliments on our dogs when we would take them to horse shows with us. We realized we wanted to raise Aussies.
What makes your program special?
We want our puppies to go to new homes and thrive. We provide new owners with information to help achieve this. They get a puppy packet with suggested food, vaccination protocol, toy, collar, leash, and other information. We are always available to help answer questions to find resources that are helpful. Our continued support also comes with support from other breeders we have a relationship with.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. 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.

Qwil
Went home
Female
Fin
Went home
Male
Vader
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Hope

Hope 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 $300 deposit and between $1,500 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"All puppies are the same size regardless of color or size. The price includes a microchip, genetic health testing, and registration papers. Deposits will be refunded only if we are unable to provide a puppy."

Contract & health guarantee

Hope 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 Hope 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 Hope 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 Hope.

Breeder's location

Meet in Middleville, MI

4207 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport

4201 miles away

More about Hope

Club memberships
Hope is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Hope has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Hope was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Hope’s links
- Facebook
- Website

Hope is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Lace Creek Ranch 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

Deri, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Deri
ASCA Major Pointed AKC placings
Hank, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Hank
Hank is a male Australian Shepherd about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Hope decided to make him part of their program. Hope 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

Lace Creek Ranch 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 Australian 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Brucellosis, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Dentition
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 Profile, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).