Natural Life Ranch

Stephanie H.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • Kentucky
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Stephanie H., the breeder behind Natural Life Ranch located in Kentucky. 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 wanted to breed them! 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?

    Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black & white, red & white, blue merle, black tri, red tri, 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.

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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Stephanie partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great care to place our puppies into the best homes. We take time to analyze temperament and compatibility to each family situation. Conversations and exchanging pictures and videos with adoption prospects. We want the puppy and the adopting family to be the perfect match and extremely happy!”

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Kentucky

4443 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)

4434 miles away

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Meet in Lexington, KY

4393 miles away

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More about Stephanie

  • Club memberships

    Stephanie is a member of AKC and ASDR .

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Certified Holistic Practices , Practicing Rearing Naturally , Certified homeopathic , Canine Nutritionist.

  • Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 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

All breeds

Australian Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

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.

  • Steven H.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Stephanie and her family are amazing in so many ways. My lil pup Scout is an angel and was raised with love and care! From communication to delivery of my puppy, Natural Life Ranch has exceeded my expectations with this process. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for a new 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

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    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.

  • 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!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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