Natural Life Ranch

Stephanie H.

Breeder of Toy Australian Shepherds and Miniature Australian Shepherds

Somerset, KY
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Meet the breeder

I'm Stephanie H., the breeder behind Natural Life Ranch located in Somerset, KY. At Natural Life Ranch, we raise Australian Shepherds the way nature intended—holistically, ethically, and as family. No tail docking, no chemicals—just raw-fed, naturally reared pups raised with love and purpose. Certified holistic care from our home to yours. 💚🐾.

Q. & A. with Stephanie

Why did you start breeding?
Our story began with a dream. I have always loved the Australian Shepherd breed, and after suffering burns on 30% of my body during a fire on our property, my husband felt strongly that God was calling him to help fulfill that dream. After much research, prayer, and care, we found the perfect family dogs to begin this journey with us.
What makes your program special?
What sets our program apart is our commitment to natural, ethical, and holistic breeding. As a certified holistic pet practitioner, I use gentle, natural methods to support our dogs’ health—without chemicals, unnecessary medications, or procedures like tail docking or dewclaw removal. Our parent dogs are genetically tested, and our puppies are raised on a raw diet to give them the strongest start.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include red, black, blue merle, and red merle. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, red merle, red, and black. 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.

Remnant - Remi
Went home
Male
Arrow
Went home
Male
Willow
Went home
Female
Ghost
Went home
Female
Disco
Went home
Male
Teddy
Went home
Male
Cash
Went home
Male
Natural Life Redding Legend
Went home
Male
Scout
Went home
Male
Reese
Went home
Male
Cowboy
Went home
Male
Lincoln
Went home
Male
River
Went home
Female
West
Went home
Male
Ryder
Went home
Male
Quincy
Went home
Female
Jasper
Went home
Male
Summer
Went home
Female
Jasmine
Went home
Female
Penny
Went home
Female
Primrose
Went home
Female
Willow
Went home
Female
Heather
Went home
Female
Autumn
Went home
Female
Kane Ridge
Went home
Male
Scout
Went home
Male

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 $1,500 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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"The price includes the deposit, with health guarantee, and all the work that goes into the final product, a beautiful pure bred, healthy and naturally reared happy dog! Our deposit is to hold your puppy choice and to confirm certainty of this choice! If for some reason you change your mind on your puppy choice we can transfer to next available puppy or litter."

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
  - 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
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Toys
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Food & treats
  - Initial potty training
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Stephanie.

Breeder's location

Meet in Somerset, KY

4443 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)

4434 miles away

Meet in Lexington, KY

4393 miles away

More about Stephanie

Club memberships
Stephanie is a member of ASDR .
Certifications & recognitions
Certified Holistic Practices , Practicing Rearing Naturally , Certified homeopathic , Canine Nutritionist.
Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Stephanie’s links

Stephanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Natural Life 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

Redding, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Redding
Redding is the most beautiful dog. He is very sweet and playful. Super smart and attentive! Very easy going but still very good energy and ready to go when you call. His eyes are crystal blue and with his deep red coat he really stands out. Outstanding champion bloodlines! He is my favorite buddy and snuggle bug! He stands 14.75 inches and 30 pounds.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).
Cedar, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Cedar
Cedar is a Red Tri with red, white and tan. Happy and a real charmer. Wiggle butt and very good boy! He is Large Miniature/Small standard.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).
Indy, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Indy
Indy is a blue merle female who is absolutely beautiful. She is from Champion bloodlines and just one look at her and you know she is awesome. Her temperament is a medium drive and she is very playful and loves a good belly rub. Her speed is amazing and intelligence is very high. Everyone loves Indy!
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).
Violet, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Violet
Violet is a Blue Merle with blue eyes. She has nice copper points. The best girl and my personal pet. She is a loving, kissing and playful girl! I love her and so does everyone else. She is an alpha and care protecting dog in our family.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).

Parent health testing

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Natural Life 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.

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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Stephanie to bring home their puppies.

Kyle M.
Verified owner · June 2025
Working with Stephanie was truly a great experience from beginning to end. She was incredibly responsive, patient, and always willing to answer our many questions. Even as experienced dog owners, we really appreciated the thoughtful advice and insights she shared throughout the process. It’s clear that she’s passionate about her dogs and goes above and beyond to ensure they’re placed with the right families. We brought home Willow, a beautiful blue Merle Mini Australian Shepherd with striking multicolored eyes. She’s energetic, fun, and full of personality—exactly what we were hoping for in a puppy. Willow came to us happy, healthy and already comfortable with being handled, which is a testament to the care and attention she received before joining our family. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and would absolutely recommend Stephanie to anyone looking for a responsible, knowledgeable, and caring breeder. Her dedication to her dogs and the families they go to really sets her apart.
Kendra S.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Stephanie was so responsive and knowledgeable about the breed and helping me with better food choices for my own dogs and puppies. You can tell she really cares about her dogs and puppies. She stayed in touch and sent me regular updates about my puppy. Good Dog made the process so easy. I’m glad I got to meet Stephanie and become part of the Natural Life Ranch family.
JC
Jing C.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
I had an incredible experience with Stephanie as my breeder. She communicates exceptionally well, always answering my questions as soon as she can. It’s clear she genuinely cares about her puppies—Ghost came to me happy, healthy, and well taken care of (she’s adorably chubby!). The entire process was seamless. Stephanie checked in to make sure I had everything I needed, provided guidance on feeding and training, and made sure I felt fully prepared. Her dedication and support make her a 10/10 breeder. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a well-raised and loved puppy!
RM
Robert M.
Verified owner · May 2025
Stephanie was extremely responsive and accommodating. I had some personal items to take care of before receiving Lincoln and Stephanie from Natural Life Ranch was more than accepting and worked with me to provide the best place for Lincoln. She answered all of my numerous questions quickly and has been so supportive as I get my first dog.
Abbey M.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Stephanie was very responsive and helpful- every step of the process was easy! She gave us lots of information about the puppy, the breed, and tips on how to raise a healthy, happy pup! We were thankful to find a breeder who responsibly breeds and shares the genetic profiles of the parents and keeps the puppies tails and dew claws intact. We especially appreciated that she also went out of her way to bring our puppy out to get exposure to cats before we brought him home and sent us extra photos of their outings. We would definitely adopt a puppy from Stephanie again and recommend her to friends.
Diana Y.
Verified owner · Nov. 2023
Stephanie from Natural Life Ranch was great with communication and I couldn’t dream of a sweeter pup! Ryder was even more beautiful in person and has a warm and loving personality. So far we’ve been having fun settling in a going on lots of hikes.