I'm Dena F., the breeder behind Magic Ranch Mini Aussies located in Lemon Cove, CA. I have been raising and breeding Australian Shepherds for the last 20 years. Following the breed standard is very important to me! I breed for temperament, confirmation, health quality and Aussie smarts! I strive to make sure every owner has the ability to get the very best out of their puppy.
Licensed and regulated by Tulare County. License K-174.
Q. & A. with Dena
Why did you start breeding?
I started 21 years ago with two dogs I loved and wanted to share with friends. From there it grew! Lesson by lesson and year by year I learned more and continued doing what I love! We raise other ranch animals and breed them and use them as part of our ranch. It is all part of the ranch!
What makes your program special?
I raise quality dogs! I follow strict breeding criteria. I don’t raise several breeds; just one. I feel if I can promote the breed standard I am continuing a legacy. Dogs are health tested. All dogs are given loads of attention and affection and go pre-spoiled to their new homes!
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Blue female 2
Went home
Female
Blue male 1
Went home
Male
Blue male 5
Went home
Male
Blue male 3
Went home
Male
Merle male 2
Went home
Male
Blue female
Went home
Female
Blue male 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
TBD
Went home
TBD
Went home
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
TBD
Went home
TBD
Went home
TBD
Went home
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Dena
Dena 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 $800 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Prices listed are pet price unless otherwise agreed. Puppies go home microchipped and UTD on vax and worming. They are sent home with their medical record and puppy folder, food, toys and treats. $200 which goes towards price of puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dena 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 Dena 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 Dena directly.
Magic Ranch Mini Aussies 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
Litter and program updates
Dena F.
Litter update on 06 Apr. •
Ellie and Steele puppies are seven weeks old! Just one more week before they can be welcomed into their new homes! 💜🐶💜
Steele and Ellie's litter
Dena F.
Litter update on 25 Feb. •
My little wolly bear!!!
Murphy and Bentley's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Zoey, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Zoey
Zoey is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dena decided to make her part of their program. Dena 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.
Ranger, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Ranger
Ranger is a black tri with blue eyes and is definitely passing that on to his babies! His first two litters have had all blue eyes! He is midsize mini at 16” and 27 pounds.
Azure, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Azure
Azure is a larger mini at 17” and 38 pounds.
Dixie, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Dixie
Dixie is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dena decided to make her part of their program. Dena 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.
Luke, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Luke
Small mini 15” and 24 pounds.
Coy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Coy
Standard size female. She weighs 65 pounds.
Rusty, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Rusty
Rusty is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dena decided to make him part of their program. Dena 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.
Boo, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Boo
Boo is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dena decided to make him part of their program. Dena 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.
Miles, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Miles
Miles is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dena decided to make him part of their program. Dena 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.
Blitz, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Blitz
Blitz is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dena decided to make her part of their program. Dena 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.
Heidi, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Heidi
Heidi is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dena decided to make her part of their program. Dena 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.
Reba, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Reba
Reba is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dena decided to make her part of their program. Dena 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.
Bentley, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Bentley
Bentley is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dena decided to make her part of their program. Dena 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.
Denver, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Denver
Denver is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dena decided to make her part of their program. Dena 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.
Ellie, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Ellie
Ellie is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dena decided to make her part of their program. Dena 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.
Tink, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Tink
Tink is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dena decided to make her part of their program. Dena 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.
Sterling, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Sterling
Sterling is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dena decided to make him part of their program. Dena 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.
Lexi, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Lexi
Lexi is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dena decided to make her part of their program. Dena 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.
Steele, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Steele
Steele is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dena decided to make him part of their program. Dena 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.
Fury, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Fury
Fury is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dena decided to make her part of their program. Dena 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.
Murphy, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Murphy
Murphy is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dena decided to make him part of their program. Dena 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.
Jolene, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Jolene
Jolene is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dena decided to make her part of their program. Dena 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
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Magic Ranch Mini Aussies 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Dena to bring home their puppies.
Michael C.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
We are so happy with Kai, our Mini Aussie we adopted through Good Dog from Dena. He’s been such a wonderful addition to our family. He is so sweet, loving, and playful. He gets along with everyone in our home, from our little ones (7 and 9), to our teenager (15), and of course us adults.
The Good Dog website made the process of finding both Dena and Kai straightforward and easy. Dena was also kind enough to meet us halfway between Lemon Cove and San Diego, which we truly appreciated given the distance.
Kai is thriving and growing well. One of the most special things about him is how calm he is around other dogs. We visited a home recently where there were about 14 dogs (Mastiffs) all barking, and Kai just sat quietly in my arms. No barking, no flinching, completely unbothered. It was such a cool moment, and we’re not sure if it’s the breed or just his unique personality, but it makes him even more special to us.
We’re so grateful for the experience and for Kai being part of our family.
Jessica A.
Verified owner · July 2025
This was my husband and my first experience with a breeder. We were hesitant at first, but after seeing Deena's excellent reviews, we decided to welcome our newest family member through her. We were not disappointed in the slightest! Deena was highly professional and an absolute delight to work with. She answered all our questions, and even after bringing our new baby Abbie home, we felt comfortable reaching out to her with any inquiries. She always responded quickly. I highly recommend her if you’re considering getting one of these mini Aussies—you won't be disappointed!
Sherry H.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
First of all, Dena is very knowledgeable about her breeding business. My puppy is perfect, she has been handled and loved from birth. She likes shoulder rides and sleeping belly up. She is now 10 weeks and we are busy with basic skills, she is catching on so quickly and I am so in love with my little Emmylou!
John B.
Verified owner · July 2025
Dena was great! The communication between us was really good so that we were able to connect on the puppies delivery. The puppy is beautiful and has put on 3lbs in the two weeks he has been with me. He is very lovable and easy to work with. He was house broken in about 4 days and likes to sleep in his crate every night.
Amanda G.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
I had a great experience working with Dena! She was super nice and responsive with our communication. She was happy to answer all my questions both before and after I brought Henry home. Henry came home with an already good grasp on potty and crate training, and has been so smart with other training so far as well! He’s an amazing little pup!