SPLENDOR FARMS

We stayed in the cottage for 2 nights and I wouldn’t stay again. The description of the property did not match real life at all. The “stocked private pond” was a ditch on the side of the backyard - with no fish. The fire pit was a small chiminea filled with cigarette butts. After bringing food to cook, we drove 20 minutes to Covington for each meal due to the condition of the kitchen/pots/pans. We also went to Wal Mart to buy bedding to put over the stained pull-out mattress. There’s bugs in the screened in porch area (not a big deal) but then there’s a missing lock and hole on the door that they just crawl through. $400 a night is a lot of money to take from people, especially when it feels intentionally misleading and embellished.

I've always had pets. Always! I've learned through bad experiences to do research then research some more for the right breeder. So after 36 years of marriage, when James says to me, "I've always wanted a full-blooded dachshund," my first reply was "What? Really?" Then I did my homework for 3 months. Even when I found Splendor Farms and Kelly I didn't move right away. I scoured the available info again and again. Finally, this would be was OUR place. I purchased Bleu and he was delivered practicing social distancing one day before the Texas/Louisiana boarder was closed because of COVID. Best doggie day ever. Kelly is kind, passionate about ALL her babies, breeds ethically and is direct in conversation. No miscommunications (huge plus). We where so happy with our pup and the experience that we did it again. We now have 2 SP pups. No longer in COVID-mode, I drove 270 miles to pick up Roozy. This time I was able to see the Farm first-hand. It is everything I researched and more including the lady that has devoted much of her life to the love and integrity of the breed. I have recommended SF/Kelly many times and will continue. On a side note: I have had Bleu for 4 years. In that time I've reached out to Kelly for non-vet advice/direction. She has always made herself available and was knowledgeable and helpful to the situation.
Great experience, excellent pups! Happy home.

After a devastating loss of one of our fur babies, my husband found Kelly McKinney and Splendor Farms. Kelly was so helpful and very kind. As a result, we drove to Louisiana and purchased two beautiful female puppies from her. We immediately fell in love with our girls!!! Kelly and her team do such a great job of socializing their puppies. They are sweet and kind and have the best dispositions. 2 years later we adopted two male brothers and they are just as wonderful and such characters!! We have an elderly dachshund that we rescued and they all love each other. Most importantly, Kelly is very serious about her business and the welfare of her horses, adult dogs and her puppies. Kelly is very informed, organized, and is always available to answer questions and concerns. If you are someone that is very serious about adopting then you will be in very good hands. We thank Kelly everyday for our beautiful babies!

I got my mini dachshund from Splendor Farms and I would HIGHLY recommend. I live in NC but it was so worth it to fly to get little Reagan. She is SO well tempered and Kelly was so great to work with. You can tell how much Kelly cares about her animals and how her and her team spent quality time with them before giving them to their new owners. Reagan has been a DREAM and will be forever thankful for Splendor Farms giving me my bestie.

I have acquired 3 beautiful dogs from Splendor Farms over the last 12 years. My first was over 12 years ago . He was a happy playful loving little boy and my dearest companion for 12 years . He passed away due to a sudden illness 3 months ago. When Kelly ( the breeder) heard of my loss she called me and we cried together. A short time later I decided I and my 3 year old dachshund needed another dog to heal our souls . After looking on the site I was interested in a little older puppy posted there. I contacted Kelly to ask about him . She knew the personality of my girl, who I picked up as a 3 month old, 3 years ago. She also knew the temperament of the little boy who caught my eye . She told me they would be a good fit . And indeed they are. Getting an older dog who has lived on the farm is a little different than getting a baby . It takes a little more patience as my environment and farm life is quite different . He has been with us 3 months and I have watched him blossom into a funny, playful kind of bossy little guy. I have been well pleased with all my puppies from Splendor Farms . They are healthy beautiful animals with good temperaments . I know if I have any problem I can call Kelly as a resource person and she will share her knowledge gladly. She held my puppies first after all. My 6 month old was microchipped, crate trained and housebroken. I get so tickled each night when I carry my girl to her kennel and tell him to kennel up. He runs straight into the kennel and wait patiently for me to close it and tell him good night!