Rensai Kennels
- Hampton, VA
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Flat-Coated Retriever litter
Due Dec. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Renee S., the breeder behind Rensai Kennels located in Hampton, VA. We breed both Flat Coated Retrievers & American Hairless Terriers. All dogs we own have titles at both ends of their names before bred. Our dogs have many accomplishments from winning Best in Specialty shows to winning National Championships. We have high expectations of our breeding stock!
Q. & A. with Renee
Why did you start breeding?
Being a responsible breeder has been a dream of mine ever since being a kid and finding my way into purebred dogs. I fell in love with both the Flat Coated Retriever and the American Hairless Terrier due to their happy nature. I decided I wanted to dedicate my program to promoting healthy, good tempered dogs who can not only win in the ring & do well in sports but be a great pet too.What makes your program special?
Every puppy born here is well loved. I'm never desperate to sell a puppy and will wait as long as needed to find the perfect match. I breed to the breed standard, including working ability & temperament. I do my best to produce sound dogs who can do any task asked of them. I emphasize socialization and work on basic training to make sure the puppy has the easiest transition possible in it's new home.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our American Hairless Terrier puppies include hairless and coated coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Flat-Coated Retriever puppies include liver and black. 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.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Pico
Went homeMale
Watt
Went homeMale
Volt
Went homeFemale
Lumen
Went homeFemale
Kilo
Went homeMale
Joule
Went homeFemale
Tesla
Went homeFemale
Milli
Went homeFemale
Hertz
Went homeFemale
Tera
Went homeFemale
Benny
Went homeMale
Don Pablo
Went homeMale
Jesse James
Went homeMale
Frankie
Went homeMale
Carlo
Went homeMale
Clyde
Went homeMale
Capone
Went homeMale
Bonnie
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Renee
Renee 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
"The price includes the puppy, a going home care package (value over $150), microchip, dew claw removal, deworming, vaccines, health certificate, AKC registration. All puppies from a litter are the same price. The deposit is refundable less a $250 fee to cover the costs of advertising and extra vet care a puppy may need."
Contract & health guarantee
Renee 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 Renee 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 Renee directly.
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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Renee.
Breeder's location
Meet in Hampton, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)
Meet in Hampton, VA
More about Renee
Club memberships
Renee is a member of Merrimac Dog Training Club, American Hairless Terrier Club of America, and Flat Coated Retriever Society of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit, Professional Groomer, Certificate in Managing Genetics for the Future (Institute of Canine Biology), Puppy Culture Breeder, Avidog Associate.
Renee has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Renee was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Renee is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rensai Kennels 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
Parent dogs
All breeds
Flat-Coated Retriever
American Hairless Terrier
Cinder, mom
Flat-Coated Retriever
About Cinder
Cinder has never had a bad day! She's never met a stranger and loves everyone and everything she meets. She's currently competing in conformation and is training in Scentwork, Dock Diving, Obedience and Fast Cat. She loves puppies and I cannot wait to see her as a mother!
Epic, mom
Flat-Coated Retriever
About Epic
Epic is a female Flat-Coated Retriever over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Renee decided to make her part of their program. Renee 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.
Ever, mom
Flat-Coated Retriever
About Ever
Ever is my entire world. She is such a fun dog! She's always ready to go and with minimal showing has had a very successful show career. This will likely be her only litter because we want to get out there and show. I have plans to get her inducted into the Flat Coated Retriever Hall of Fame once she's a bit more accomplished. Ever is so easy to train and tries to be good. She never questions anything I ask of her and is such a great companion. In the house she loves to be with me any chance she gets. She gets along with everything and is just an all around great girl!
Ego, dad
American Hairless Terrier
About Ego
Ego is a male American Hairless Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Renee decided to make him part of their program. Renee 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.
Pixel, mom
American Hairless Terrier
About Pixel
Pixel is a female American Hairless Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Renee decided to make her part of their program. Renee 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.
Siren, mom
American Hairless Terrier
About Siren
Siren is a female American Hairless Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Renee decided to make her part of their program. Renee 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
American Hairless Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Excellent level
Rensai Kennels 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 American Hairless Terriers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA), Serum Bile Acid Test, Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA)
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.
Full Embark Panel, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
