Ashleigh Rutzel, Leighway

Ashleigh Rutzel, Leighway is a Chihuahua, English cocker spaniel and Havanese breeder in Buda, TX, serving Hays County and the Texas Hill Country near Austin. Rutzel has been breeding family-friendly dogs for over a decade and follows breed club health protocols with routine screenings for hips, eyes and cardiac function. Puppies are raised underfoot in the home and socialized with children, household sounds and basic leash manners to help them adjust smoothly to new environments.

Many of the adults live alongside the family on pasture land, enjoying daily enrichment and supervised free play in a secure outdoor space. Litters often include puppies that earn show titles or excel as therapy companions, reflecting a focus on temperament and sound structure. Every puppy’s first year includes personalized support on feeding and training, and most new owners praise their even temperaments and early adaptability.