Lake Daze
Meet the breeder
I'm Rachele H., the breeder behind Lake Daze located in Auburn, PA. Our puppies are raised as beloved members of the family, surrounded by love and care from day one. Bred with a focus on health, temperament, and sound structure, they are well-socialized and ready to become happy, loyal companions in their forever homes. Our pups do everything we do!
Q. & A. with Rachele
Why did you start breeding?
We love the breed and want to continue to produce healthy, family pets.What makes your program special?
Each litter is carefully planned with a focus on producing healthy, well-balanced puppies with excellent temperaments. Our dogs are part of our daily lives, not just breeding stock—they’re family. We prioritize early socialization, health, and ethical breeding practices to ensure every puppy is set up for a lifetime of love and success.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. 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.
Sherry
Went homeFemale
Isabel
Went homeFemale
Freddie
Went homeMale
Carlos
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Rachele
Rachele 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 $1,300 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“AKC registration, 1st shots, deworming, tail docked, dewclaws removed, puppy socialization, start on crate/house training, 30 days of complimentary pet insurance through AKC. All deposits go directly to the total cost of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rachele 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 Rachele 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 Rachele 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rachele.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Auburn, PA
3944 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport
3895 miles away
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Meet in Newark, NJ
3859 miles away
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More about Rachele
Rachele has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Rachele was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Rachele’s links
Rachele is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lake Daze 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
Nana, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Nana
Nana is sweet and snuggly. She loves being next to her people and do whatever we are doing. She especially loves her human kids.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Lake Daze 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Full Embark 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).
