Stacey Byars-Cosby's Miniature Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Stacey B., the breeder behind Stacey Byars-Cosby's Miniature Australian Shepherds located in Richards, TX. All of our puppies are bred, raised, and loved indoors to produce happy, healthy pets for those seeking the best family companion! We adore our dogs! They’ve enriched our lives in ways we never imagined, and we are so happy to be able to share the wonderful qualities of the breed with others. Owning a Miniature Australian Shepherd is a beautiful experience, and it would be our honor to connect you with the perfect new addition to your family.
Q. & A. with Stacey
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle 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.
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Black tri female (Posie)
Went homeFemale
Black tri female- bi color eyes
Went homeFemale
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Blue merle male (Blaze)
Went homeMale
Black tri male
Went homeMale
Blue merle female
Went homeFemale
Blue merle male-little white
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Stacey
Stacey 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 $5,000 non-refundable deposit and between -$4,000 - -$3,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“1st round of shots, guaranteed healthy, utd on dewormer. AKC/ASDR, champion Timberline bloodlines. Both parents genetic tested and full panel clear on Embark. Socialized with kids, dogs, cats and farm animals. Deposits are to hold your puppy. The deposit is non-refundable unless something goes wrong with the puppy on my end. Should an emergency on your end arise, we can discuss on an individual basis.”
Contract & health guarantee
Stacey 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 Stacey 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 Stacey 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Stacey.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Richards, TX
1193 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport
1191 miles away
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More about Stacey
Club memberships
Stacey is a member of asdr and Akc.
Stacey has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Stacey was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Stacey is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Stacey Byars-Cosby's Miniature 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
Ollie, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Ollie
Ollie is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Stacey decided to make him part of their program. Stacey 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, Stacey decided to make her part of their program. Stacey 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
Good level
Stacey Byars-Cosby's Miniature 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.
Ichthyosis (KRY10), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).
