I'm Alicia M., the breeder behind Soggy Bottom Farms located in Seffner, FL. Our dogs are family members first and foremost. We're passionate, responsible breeders who truly love our dogs. We devote our time, energy, and efforts to each litter to ensure our puppies are properly socialized from the moment they are born and prepared to excel in their forever homes.
Q. & A. with Alicia
Why did you start breeding?
As a child, I showed Aussies in 4-H and fell in love with the breed. I started breeding to improve the breed and to maintain positive, healthy bloodlines.
What makes your program special?
Our puppies are hand-raised in our home and exposed to various methods of socialization being raised on our farm. Our little boy ensures they are well-loved and incredibly comfortable with children. We truly love our furry friends and are dedicated to providing each of our puppies with loving and caring forever homes.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Mera-Kai
Went home
Female
Molly
Went home
Female
Moon
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Luca
Went home
Male
Ripley
Went home
Male
Apollo
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Ace
Went home
Male
Island
Went home
Female
Bear
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Alicia
Alicia 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 $350 non-refundable deposit and between $1,450 - $2,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes registration, a Florida health certificate, and first vaccines from the vet. Your puppy also comes dewormed every 2 weeks to ensure a parasite free puppy. Your puppy will be a happy, healthy, and well-socialized. All deposits are nonrefundable but may be transferred to the next available litter depending on circumstances.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alicia 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 Alicia 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 Alicia directly.
Soggy Bottom Farms 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
Rip, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Rip
Rip is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Alicia decided to make him part of their program. Alicia 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.
Bailey, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Bailey
Bailey is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alicia decided to make her part of their program. Alicia 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.
Tucker, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Tucker
Tucker is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Alicia decided to make him part of their program. Alicia 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.
Izzy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Izzy
Izzy is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alicia decided to make her part of their program. Alicia 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Soggy Bottom Farms 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.
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).