His confirmation, proportions, and temperament are all perfect. He is just a delight, full of energy and personality, and loves to cuddle and play. Health is everything to us and I felt like Leslie is careful with her breeding program. Leslie goes above and beyond with her standards and the way she nurtures the puppies during their time with her and it truly shows. She gave me all the time in the world and won my trust and friendship. I also couldnt wait to check Facebook for all the wonderful updates on the babies with tons of pictures to see their progress. He is exactly what I wanted/wished for and I am just so grateful for Leslie and her love for the dogs/puppies. Leslie goes the extra mile to make sure you have what you need to safely get the puppy home.5. Its very obvious that Leslie cares immensely for her dogs and gives them the best care from day one. Leslie relayed fun tidbits about his little personality and sent links to specific products she recommended we have on hand ~ toys, food, bedding, shampoo, nail clippers, etc. We had recently lost our beloved mahogany mini of 14 years named Louis, but still had his sister the beautiful black and tan Lily. We bought two dachshunds from them at their beautiful country home. She was responsive to all of my early requests about our place on the waiting list; she was very open and honest about how long it would be, and organized with pre-puppy contracts and paperwork. In November we drove out from California to bring back out precious Daisy. Once home, she ate, walked outside with me and started her new life as easily as it could be. If you are in search for the most incredible addition to your family, dont hesitate to reach out to Leslie! We just cant say enough great things about Leslie, Sam and Creme of the Crop Dachshunds. Very social even being a little shy as puppies are. I highly recommend her and Crme of the Crop Miniature Dachshunds for anyone interested in owning one. Our Mission is to lovingly breed and raise our idea of the perfect Dream Crme (beauty, great temperament, and excellent health) to be loving pets from our hearts and home to yours. We are over joyed and so in love with these girls, and by the way, that cold and snowy morning turned into a bright beautiful day! Leslie is knowledgeable and committed to running an ethical, loving and unique breeding program. They have socialized and trained so easily and have blended well into our household with our Malinois. We drove out to pick them up and were just thrilled with how healthy and happy they were. I interviewed several breeders across the US until I came across Leslie Urso of Creme of the Crop Dachshunds. I couldnt wait to Check the webcam every morning to see how mommy and babies were doing. I picked up Magnolia Grace on Friday; she never whimpered, cried or barked on the 2 hour ride home. Im looking forward to hearing from you and love talking about our Dream Crme English Cream Miniature Dachshunds and our breeding program! It is evident in every conversation, social media post, and visit to her home how much Leslie cares for every single one of her dogs. I bought a beautiful cream dachshund puppy from her and he is absolutely gorgeous and the sweetest little thing. When we met Leslie she was amazing from the first phone call interview to today and I'm sure many years to come. we chatted and kept in touch on the progress of our mommy and daddys mating. She is truly invested in the puppies' well-being, and as a result, I was able to welcome a happy and healthy little girl into my family. The puppies are closely monitored and socialized from birth to adoption, and we were very pleased with the quality of care Buck received prior to bringing him home. She nurtures and loves those puppies so much which is why they are so loving and sweet when they come home! In June 2021, we received an email stating that she had a puppy for us if we would like her. From the beginning, I knew what to expect with the dog, the facility, and with the breeder Leslie. She loves her babies and what she does; it is evident. One doesnt give up on a human child just because he or she is difficult. The list is long and options are plentiful. We couldnt be happier with our newest family members or with our interactions with Leslie. We cannot imagine Leslie ever NOT being an important part of their lives and being their very special Texas Godmother! We absolutely adore her! She is very honest and ethical and cares deeply for her pets! Bless you Leslie and Sam and continue the great work! Right? Their well-being is attended to with love and without reservation. Shes always checking in and being helpful! I knew I wanted an English Creme and came across Creme of the Crop Dachshunds on social media and started following them. Its also a well-adjusted and cared-for animal who can acclimate itself to its new environment. and she could not have been more thorough and detailed in all the very many things we needed to do to make this a beautiful experience. Leslie was amazing from start to finish. We were so impressed by Leslie's home and how clean and well kept it is, which is what you want to see in a breeder's home. I was not in any hurry; I wanted to make sure we could get the right pup at the right time and that we truly got to know the breeder behind the puppy. Leslies focus is on quality, not producing as many puppies as she can sell. She learns the personality of every puppy and does everything in her power to make sure they are sent to their forever homes being set up for success. We knew we wanted a boy, the smallest and sweetest of the liter. Thank you again Leslie for the happiness youve brought to me and my family! So if youre looking for a healthy, loving English Cream Miniature Dachshund, look no further than Creme of the Crop Dachshunds. Bonding was the goal in our first encounter, but our relationship is more than a bond. We chose Leslie because of her high standards, ethical approach and her true passion for animals. Leslie was amazing through the entire purchase process, keeping us up to date on his health and happiness. Bottom line, they love their puppies from day one onward, even after they leave their loving home. Our mission is to lovingly breed and raise our idea of the perfect Dream Crme (beauty, great temperament, and excellent health) to be loving pets from our hearts and home to yours. We quickly decided we wanted to give Dixie Lou a little sister. Leslie was communicative throughout the entire adoption process, and frequently updated me on my puppy's physical and behavioral development. We are so happy with our twin puppies, Crickett and Clover, from Creme of the Crop Dachshunds. We were led to her puppy room to have River acclimate to us for a bit before we took him away. I knew from the way Leslie interviewed me about purchasing our Winnie girl that she cared for her dogs with a passion and love like no other. Having had a range of different dachshunds from different backgrounds, we can confidently say Dexter truly reflects breed standards. Leslie is by far one of the best that we have encountered both professionally and personally. When we are ready to add a friend for our little Gianni, I will call Creme of the Crop Dachshunds. After several conversations on whether we would get a golden retriever or a dachshund, we happened upon Crme of the Crop Dachsunds by way of compromise. ~ Jennifer & Patrick M., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. If anyone out there is seriously considering an English Creme Dachshund, I highly recommend contacting Creme of the Crop Dachshunds. If you don't like attention from EVERYONE you pass on the street, an English Cream Miniature Dachshuund is not the way to go:)I would absolutely recommend doing business with Leslie if you are in the market for an English Cream Mini Dachshund; we will certainly be adding to our pack in the future. You provide hands on training and expertise for newbies like Felicia and pro tips even for veterans like me. She answered every single question we had and sent us lots of pictures and videos to keep us updated until we could make arrangements to come pick her up. It is obvious the health of her puppies and the cleanliness of her facility (and her entire house for that matter were spotless) are a huge priority for her. When wanting to add a new family member to our pack, finding Creme of the Crop Dachshunds has been a true blessing. The updates, videos and pictures that Leslie sends help create a bond with your puppy before actually meeting him/her in person. Leslies care for this breed is obvious. I have already recommended you to a my friends! We could not have dreamed for a more adorable companion for Felicia. New puppy got into some trouble and need help? We would highly recommend this great home if you are wanting one of these special puppies!! In September of 2019 we rescued our first Dachshund, so I was new to the breed but instantly fell in love with them. We love him so much, and we are so very blessed to have met you! We cannot say enough positive, glowing, heart-warming, impressive and thoroughly beautiful things about Leslie Urso and her beloved Creme of the Crop Dachshunds!! Aside from breeding the most gorgeous puppies I have ever seen, she is so wonderful to deal with from a business standpoint. Words cant describe how happy we are to have Gianni in our lives. We couldnt be happier with Ryder. We are so happy to have met someone so knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. Even having him home for 2+ weeks, I still ask her questions daily, and she happily and quickly responds. Shes the wild one of the bunch, and nothing has changed, lol. She's funny, very sweet, very energetic and a wonderful addition to our family thanks to the loving care from Leslie bringing her into the world. Working with Leslie at Crme of the Crop Dachshunds was such an amazing experience! Our puppy, Cirilla, has been a wonderful addition to our family. We immediately stated that we would like two mini cream dachshunds, preferably from the same liter, and that we were willing to wait. We are absolutely smitten with our little girl and would recommend adopting from Creme of the Crop Dachshunds to anyone! The dogs come first! Leslie was so wonderful to work with and kept us updated to prepare us for our new family member. He is also very independent. We are forever grateful for their kindness and generosity. Innovative Solutions, ENGLISH CREAM MINIATURE DACHSHUNDS - FRANKLIN, TEXAS. ~ Kelli & Danny W. - The Woodlands, Texas. We will never use another breeder. This is when the real fun started. The entire process was truly a positive experience. And indeed it was! Our Finch, who is black and cream, is not only gorgeous, but has a wonderful personality. Leslie made herself readily available to answer any questions/concerns during our first few days at home. They have given us the greatest gift in Miss Daisy Mae. Aside from being the most beautiful ee English Creams I have ever seen, they are the best! From start to finish, she is a class act who runs an outstanding, professional and ethical breeding program. I came across a picture of an English Cream Dachshund on Instagram and told Jordan that if we ever got a puppy, thats what I HAD to have. Carl and I would recommend their dogs to everyone, and we are 100% happy! But when we do it is because something is very important to us. Then one-week later Leslie had another dog from the same litter for us!! What a pleasure to be welcomed in to her immaculate and beautiful home. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for them to raise these "babies" for 8 weeks and then send them on to their forever families, but we're incredibly grateful they continue to do so. They can guide and assist in any way they can. We are in love with our two pups and would highly recommend Creme of the Crop Dachshunds to anyone searching for a breeder with that special touch. Leslie is always a phone call or text away from any question, concern, or silly little story that I want to share! She cares deeply about the health of the puppies and their parents and is sure to raise them in a loving environment where they learn early socialization skills and great temperament. When we planned our trip to get Charlie it was flawless from airplane, hotel, places to eat, to picking Charlie up and having everything we needed to get him home. He is not afraid of anything or anyone. The transition was flawless we believe because Leslie did such an incredible job raising them. Thank you again for allowing us the opportunity to have Charlie in our lives. Have a question because this is your first puppy? We'll forever be thankful to Leslie and Sam Urso/Creme of the Crop for entrusting them to us. It is obvious how much time, energy and care she puts into raising healthy and happy dogs. Stumbling upon the Creme of the Crop Dachshunds website (following hours and hours of searching) was one of the best things that's happened to us in a very long time. Being able to be informed and see our girl from the beginning was such a treasure. Our stellar English Cream Miniature Dachshunds are the highest quality with exceptional pedigrees with British and Canadian Champion Lineages going back 5 generations. Our vet said he is very healthy and growing like a weed! She was Teddys first momma -you could immediately see how Leslie and Sam loved each and every puppy as well as how they loved her back. It is obvious the health of her puppies and the cleanliness of her facility (and her entire house for that matter were spotless) are a huge priority for her. If you don't like attention from EVERYONE you pass on the street, an English Cream Miniature Dachshuund is not the way to go:). How can this be? From our first conversation I knew Leslie was one of a kind and exactly who I would be comfortable working with to find our new baby. Leslie was wonderful through the whole process! 2020 Crme of the Crop Dachshunds. He is a shaded creme male who has stolen our hearts and has become an incredibly loved member of the family. Not only are our twin pups beautiful and healthy, but Leslies attention to detail made the whole process extra special. There have been several dogs (all small breeds) in our family over the years, but we knew we wanted a mini dachshund. I would 100% purchase from Leslie again and will always consider her Rosie's first mama. All Rights Reserved. The result is a loving pet that has an enormous amount of love to give.We thank Leslie for giving these sweet little pets such a wonderful start in their lives. She places the right dog with the right home after careful evaluation and consideration. Were located in the little quaint town of Franklin, Texas which is located in Central Texas. Finneas (a shaded cream) officially joined our family on November 3rd, and we decided to welcome another puppy, Scout (a platinum blonde ee cream), on December 12th. Getting a puppy from you vs. another breeder or pet store is a completely different experience. We had an amazing experience with Leslie at Creme of the Crop Dachshunds. She assured us that we were now a part of the Crme of the Crop family, and we could reach out at any time for help or advice. Thank God I came across Creme of the Crop Dachshunds almost a year ago, the wait was definitely worth it. Then his sister Eloise became available and we just couldnt say no! He will fall asleep on his own when he is tired. We learned so very much about the whole breeding process. , ~ Love, Nanette K. and Ricky S. from Connecticut. I have owned dachshunds all of my life, but saw my first English Cream after retiring from teaching and fell hopelessly in love with them. We were led to her puppy room to have River acclimate to us for a bit before we took him away. She truly cares about not only her babies, but where her future babies are placed. She adores Rita, the lady of the house. Leslie is a top Breeder of choice. I consider Leslie a friend and am certain we will work with her again in the future. Thank you Leslie (and Sam!) We HIGHLY recommend Leslie and Creme of the Crop Dachshunds if you are thinking about welcoming this extremely special breed into your family. This was our first experience working with a breeder, and she made the whole process so easy! I cant say enough good things about Creme of the Crop Dachshunds. I highly recommend Creme of the Crop Miniature Dachshunds as the owners are unbelievably amazing people and produce the most beautiful and healthy puppies. She takes pride in what she does and her facility and home are immaculate. After some time to discuss with my husband we put a deposit down and started the waiting game for our sweet baby girl Daisy Mae. For a breeder to include you in this process is not only fascinating but was soooo critical in the deep bonding that developed for us way before we eventually met our new baby pup. I cannot recommend Creme of the Crop Dachshunds and Leslie enough. Leslie was communicative and provided many updates and photos along the way, as well as provided access to the nursery cameras so that we could check in whenever we wanted to. Over the past several months, it seems we have been surrounded with an unusual amount of bad news during very trying times. The trust he has with humans for belly rubs and falling asleep in their arms and laps prove that. Not gonna lie, we cried when we first held them. Like most people, we relied on the internet and searched for breeders offering the puppy we desired. I cannot recommend Creme of the Crop Dachshunds and Leslie enough. As I was curious to this conversation, I googled white or cream miniature dachshunds on the Internet and discovered Creme of the Crop Mimiature Dachshunds located in Franklin, Texas. She works very hard to ensure they have appropriate socialization and exposure to various sounds, surfaces, and substrates; and it shows! We had wanted a female Creme and decided to wait for her but when pictures of our boy Dexter, formerly Brle, went up on her page, we just knew he was meant to be ours. Daisy has been a little spitfire from day one. Patience, love, trust, family and friendship are all extra-credit gifts that came along with our new beloved family member!! She was a complete pro, and slept most of the way home. In his first weeks home, he has proven to be a very sweet, well-mannered little boy who loves to play with his big siblings, go for walks (although he's not a fan of his leash yet), and steal the show wherever we go!! Creme of the Crop Dachshunds are so dedicated to their puppies that the relationship they forge with the new parents is life long. They care about the puppies just as much as the people getting them!, they make sure you are fit to take care and give them a happy life. Its so great that we can text anytime with questions and your responses are so fast. We loved how we could access the nursery cams and actually witness the whole beautiful process of bringing these babies into the world and the very loving and special care that this requires. The puppies are absolutely perfect, and we couldn't have wished for anything more. We couldnt have asked for anything more out of our experience for getting our dachshund.