Storybook Den Mini Aussies

Stephanie C.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

Valrico, FL
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Meet the breeder

I'm Stephanie C., the breeder behind Storybook Den Mini Aussies located in Valrico, FL. 📖 Storybook Den Mini Aussies | Valrico, FL 🐾 Raising Mini Aussies in our home with Puppy Culture, ENS & ESI for confident, well-rounded temperaments. Puppies are loved, socialized, and thoughtfully matched to families with care, support, and intention 🤍✨.

Q. & A. with Stephanie

Why did you start breeding?
My passion for Australian Shepherds began at a young age when my father surprised me with my first Aussie. He quickly became an irreplaceable companion and laid the foundation for my lifelong dedication to the breed.
What makes your program special?
We take great pride in our Mini Aussie puppies and ensure they are well-prepared to begin their journey with you. Each puppy is thoughtfully matched based on temperament and personality to create the best possible fit for your home and lifestyle.
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 and blue merle. 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.

Lucien
Went home
Male
Briar
Went home
Female
Orion
Went home
Male
Fable
Went home
Female
Rowan
Went home
Male
Arlo
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, 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 pride in our Mini Aussie puppies and ensure they are well-prepared to begin their journey with you. Each puppy is thoughtfully matched based on temperament and personality to create the best possible fit for your home and lifestyle.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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“The price includes FL health certificates, first set of vaccines, deworming, microchipped. Purina Pro Plan Puppy Kit 30 Days Free of Trupanion Pet Insurance. Deposit for your puppy is non-refundable. Remaining cost will be due at time of pick up.”

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
  - 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
  - Microchip
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Food & treats
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Valrico, FL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Orlando Airport

Meet in Ocala, FL

More about Stephanie

Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Stephanie’s links
- Facebook

Stephanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Storybook Den Mini Aussies 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

Litter and program updates

Stephanie C.
Litter update on 15 June •
Meet “Lucian”✨ Lucian is our last little baby left from our precious Storybook Litter. He is still available and is searching for his loving new family.
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Apollo and Tilly's litter

Parent dogs

Tilly, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Tilly
Tilly is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stephanie decided to make her part of their program. Stephanie 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.
Apollo, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Apollo
Apollo is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Stephanie decided to make him part of their program. Stephanie 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

Storybook Den Mini Aussies 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.

Vet Wellness Exam
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.