I'm Desi R., the breeder behind Renko Kennel located in Sevierville, TN. We raise our dogs with love in our home. We have high expectations for our pups and strive to pair each one with a loving family. We commit ourselves towards preparing each one of our puppies to thrive in their new homes, and we enjoy working with their new families so that they can raise their beloved companions with confidence!
Q. & A. with Desi
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Rusty
Went home
Male
Bandit
Went home
Male
Lucky
Went home
Male
Bluey
Went home
Female
Bingo
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Desi
Desi 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.
Contract & health guarantee
Desi 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 Desi 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 Desi directly.
Renko Kennel 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
Desi R.
Program update on 09 Sept. •
The last two puppies leave this weekend!
We hope everyone is enjoying their new baby!! These guys are loving all the attention ❤️
Blue Girl & Light Blue Boy
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Desi R.
Program update on 05 Sept. •
Happyw Vet Day!!
WE HAD A CLEAR BILL OF HEALTH! Woo hoo!
Everyone got their first DHPP Vaccine!
Doc heard no heart murmurs!
No umbilical hernias or cleft palates!
All boys had both testicles!
Clear fecal! 😁
Winnies Puppies had a great vet visit!!
They are clear for their new homes!
You should have a vet visit scheduled for your puppy as soon as you bring them home! But their next vaccine will be in 3/4 weeks! They’ll need a booster vaccine! Until 16 weeks!
Your puppy will need their next vaccine on 9/19 or before.
Food - Diamond Naturals puppy food (purple bag)
Girls Weights
Bingo (orange) - 8.14 lbs
Bluey (blue) - 10.12
Boys Weights
Richard (light blue) - 11.14 lbs
Bandit (green) - 10.4 lbs
Mickey (red) - 10.8 lbs
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Desi R.
Program update on 02 Sept. •
🐕 Happy 6 Week Babies ❤️
We are officially 6 weeks & 2 days old! We have been dewormed for the 3rd time now! We have started potty training and we are doing really well! We love it outside. We are eating dry kibble.
Have a good day!! We can’t wait to meet our moms & dads 💞💞
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Desi R.
Program update on 26 Aug. •
Happy 5 weeks to the babies!! We are eating 4x a day! We are starting to sleep less and play more! We are learning crate training and this week!
Desi R.
Program update on 18 Aug. •
Happy 4 weeks to the babies ❤️🥰 They’ve been fully transitioned to a toddler area! They eat 4 times a day. They are staying awake and playing more! We are working on potty training! Next week we’ll add in crate training.
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Desi R.
Program update on 12 Aug. •
As of Sunday - the babies turned 3 weeks old! They have had their first deworming & we’ve now clipped their nails numerous times! This week we’ll try our first puppy mush & we will be moved to our toddler pen ❤️
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Desi R.
Program update on 03 Aug. •
Girls - Dark Blue & Orange
Boys - Light Blue, Red, Olive Green
Desi R.
Program update on 03 Aug. •
2 Week Update!! They are all still little potatoes. ❤️ The babies are all under just 2 lbs! Everyone is doing really well. No concerns at all. They’ll get the first dewormer this week. Week 3 we’ll all have open eyes for our pictures. & we’ll start moving around more!
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Desi R.
Program update on 28 July •
Happy 1 Week to the babies! They are starting to get their black noses & feet! 👣 😍 Everyone’s been doing really good nursing. We’ve been doing ESI, neurological, & desensitizing training! (getting them use to everyday sounds & smells)
We’ll put collars on them for their week 2 photos!
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Desi R.
Litter update on 23 July •
Mom and babies are doing wonderful ❤️ Everyone is gaining weight and eating great 😊 we’ve started ESI scent introduction!
Clark and Winnie's litter
Parent dogs
Winnie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Winnie
Winnie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Desi decided to make her part of their program. Desi 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.
Clark, dad
Golden Retriever
About Clark
Clark is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Desi decided to make him part of their program. Desi 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Desi to bring home their puppies.
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Shelby A.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Desi was so sweet and informative during the whole process. We even got to visit with our Dolly before bringing her home. It was a wonderful experience!