Mud Path Australian Shepherds
- Fort Recovery, OH
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Planned Australian Shepherd litter
Due Jan. 2026
Ready Mar. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Stephanie S., the breeder behind Mud Path Australian Shepherds located in Fort Recovery, OH. Our dogs are bred with health and temperament at the forefront. Parent dogs are health tested to ASCA standards and both parents live onsite raised with our family. We strive to produce biddable Aussies willing to please, driven to work, and born to love. The goal of our aussies are for them to be easy family dogs are great to go on adventures but not required to need vigorous exercise as some high drive aussies do. Please see our official business site for program details found in our "More about Stephanie" section of our profile under "Stephanie's Links" prior to filling out an application.
Q. & A. with Stephanie
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up on a dairy farm here in Mercer county. Animals and breeding have been apart of my life since the beginning. Included on our farm were always dogs, usually of the herding variety; collies, border collies, good "farm dog special". My first Australian Shepherd was by far one of the best resourceful farm family friendly dogs we owned. She picked up on tasks quickly, but could slow down and be gentle with my young kids (babies and toddlers). She had such an awareness to her surroundings and could problem solve on her own. That's one thing I've noticed aussies will do vs other breeds and why we fell in love. They're problem solving skills as well as biddable behavior is like no other. Creating the opportunity for others to have that "one" dog in their lifetime is our goal. Their soul dog. Please scroll down to our official business site link to learn more about our program in our "More about Stephanie" in the "Links" section.What makes your program special?
At Mud Path we strive to breed dogs whom health and temperament create 'easy' family dogs for active families. When we say 'easy', we mean we strive for pups to be pleasant to be around, they can handle life as it comes. The high times and the low times, very adaptable. No genetic diseases that would cause constant vet visits, no strenuous exercise routines requiring vigorous exercising of the dogs multiple times a day to "calm them down". We like them to always be up for an adventure, car ride, walk, but also have an off switch. To be gentle and calm when necessary. To sit and rest with you and your family during quiet time, movies, or just enjoying time around the campfire. Please scroll down to our official business site link to learn more about our program in our "More about Stephanie" in the "Links" section.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue 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.
Getting a puppy from Stephanie
Stephanie 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Includes AKC registration application, vaccinations, dewormer, and socialization. Please scroll down to our business site link to learn more about us. Go to "More about Stephanie" in "Links" section. Deposits are required to hold your spot on the waitlist ensure to us (breeder) buyers are serious about the puppy adoption process. Can reimbursed if breeder breaks deposit contract - see site URL.”
Contract & health guarantee
Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- 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
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Stephanie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fort Recovery, OH
399 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport
296 miles away
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Meet in Dayton, OH
362 miles away
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More about Stephanie
Club memberships
Stephanie is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) and American Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Stephanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mud Path Australian Shepherds 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
Tess, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Tess
Service driven, low drive, biddable, mellow
Excellent health testing
Cone Degeneration, Factor VII Deficiency, +24 more.
Dock, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Dock
Red tri color, medium drive, biddable temperament with an off switch.
Excellent health testing
Cone Degeneration, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), +20 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Mud Path Australian Shepherds 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.
Vet Wellness Exam, Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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 Disease Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).
