Ric-Den Kennels specializes in breeding Chihuahuas, Miniature Dachshunds, Boston Terriers and Pugs and is located just outside the small town of Mount Olive in the eastern part of NC. The owners have over 20 years of breeding experience. Located on Shortcut Road in Mt. Olive, North Carolina we have three climate-controlled kennel buildings with outside runs for the puppies to experience both inside and outside environments. We welcome visitors to our facilities but do have strict guidelines for seeing our dogs. We do not allow visitors to handle any of our newborn puppies that have not yet received their first vaccinations. The majority of our puppies are AKC registered.

Our family lives in SC and we had been on the lookout for breeders of Boston Terriers for a number of months when we came upon Ric-Den Kennels. All we can say is that this has been the most enjoyable kennel experiences we've had (we've had two prior Boston's for life). From the instant ease of use of the Ric-Den Kennel website and puppy selection process, to the Kennel's welcoming of visits (we visited when our little girl was only 5 weeks old), to meeting Rick and Dennis in person, the process couldn't have been more streamlined and enjoyable! Upon meeting Rick and Dennis, it was immediately obvious that theirs is a love of all things "tending puppies" with a true sense they each care very much for both the puppy's dam's and sire's as well as the puppies they raise. I could go on but suffice it to say, if you are ready to bring home a brand-new little bundle of love in the form of the puppy of your choosing, you need look no further than Ric-Den Kennels ... you will not be disappointed. I should maybe also mention if you're looking for a tiny bit of ZEN, the Kennel location in rural Mt. Olive, NC will be sure to settle one down following any lengthy highway drive in (:

Ric-Den Kennels is far beyond what we expected. You can tell from the time you step in the door the love and compassion these two have for animals. The place was clean and you could tell they take great pride in the pet’s temporary homes. We looked for over a year for this beautiful chocolate and tan dapple Dachshund and visited her the same day we found her online! Ricky and Dennis are very gracious and accommodating. I would highly recommend Ric-Den Kennels. You won’t be disappointed! Thank you, Tommy, Vivian and Sophie Grace Sessoms

Ric-Den Kennels is by far the best kennel we have ever worked with in finding our new family member. From communicating, to on site visits, to the day we left with our new pet, they were great. They truly care for their animals from their home into yours. I would highly recommend Ric-Den Kennels to anyone thinking about a new pet. Truly a great experience!

I adopted my fur babies last week, and oh how they have blessed my heart! I was referred by a friend to Ricky and Dennis, I was told all about how great they are to work with, and how greatly they take care of their mom and dad doggies and their puppies. And it was so spot on! It was very apparent upon meeting them and getting to spend time with them and the puppies I was adopting that they care about what they're doing, and they care that those that are adopting puppies for the first time like myself are well equipped, well educated, and as well prepared as they can be before bringing the puppies home. They went into great detail through the adoption paperwork to help us understand what comes next for babies development all array of questions that we had they were able to answer for us, and even after the adoption I feel welcome to come back and just visit bring the puppies so they can see them and just a great great experience. Whether you are local like me or long distance, these gentlemen love what they do and their love for these babies and their moms and dads made my heart happy!

I can only say amazing things about this place . We started looking online for addition to our family. In our search we found the website to Ric-Den kennel. On their site we found our bundle of joy. We made trips to the kennel. Where we met Ric and Dennis. These guys are awesome. They took the time to show us the facilities. The kennels are very well maintain . They took the time for us to meet the parents of the puppy that we are interested in. She was only 3 weeks old. We made a deposit. Since she was only 3 weeks old Ric and Dennis allowed us to visit multiple times to see her grow until she got old enough to come home with us.

AWESOME - The facility was the nicest and cleanest breeding facility we have ever seen. Rick and Dennis are great guys and very easy to deal with. We visited the facility first and stayed talking with them for about an hour or more. We returned the next day to pick up our babies and take them home. We looked at the parents and asked many questions and they answered all of them. I highly recommend them.

Recently, me and my husband purchased two dachshund puppies from Ric-den kennels. We were immediately impressed with the quality and cleanliness of their kennels! Ricky and Dennis are super nice and allowed us time to view our puppy of interest and to also see other puppies in the kennel. Because of that, we saw another puppy we liked, and we also purchased him! Our whole experience with Ric- den kennels was terrific! Our puppies are doing great and are so smart, friendly and healthy. I am so glad that we found Ric-den kennels. We have already recommended them to other people! Thank you for everything Ricky and Dennis!

I was impressed with the kennel driving into it. The lovely rural setting and the well maintained facility was alive with barking happy puppies. Dennis and Rick are very personable and true animal lovers. I came home with a beautiful 6 m old pug baby. His name is Levi and he has filled my life with joy. I took him to my vet and he checked out just as the kennel described. I could not be happier and I highly recommend these wonderful gentlemen for their professionalism, kindness and integrity. Thank you!

Ric Den Kennels is awesome! Their kennels are clean and their puppies are healthy and adorable. They are easy to work with , and have a genuine concern for the placement of their puppies. We love our little Boston Terrier “TATER” , he is a wonderful addition to our family.

This review is to say Ric-Den Kennels was fantastic to work with. our puppy is healthy and beautiful and a great example of her breed. Ric-Den Kennels was easy to work with and made the process smooth and they followed up with us a few times to ensure we and the puppy were adjusting well. most importantly, their kennel was the cleanest I have ever seen or smelled and all the dogs and puppies looked happy and healthy and each run had its own indoor and outdoor space for plenty of room. we would definitely buy from them again in the future.

I picked out of Karlie’s litter, a boy. He’s chocolate & tan. I named him Otis. He’s currently 4 months old and is doing so well with basic training. He’s now potty trained, well loved by family & friends. Does SO good with my nieces and nephew. He’s a character for sure! I love him! Thank you ric-den kennel for the best experience purchasing Otis.

We got a mini dachshund last week and she is the sweetest girl! We were unable to travel to get her when she was ready so Dennis drove 4 hours to deliver her to us so we didn’t have to wait! He offered multiple times for us to come visit before she was ready to go home, but we were comfortable enough after reading reviews and seeing the website we did not feel that was necessary. He stayed in contact from the time we put the deposit down until the puppy was delivered. We are so in love with her and just know you will have a great experience too!

We got a black pug puppy last year, his name is Ray. We are so happy to have him. Ray is healthy, beautiful, and very loved! Thank you

We have had Boston Terriers for 26 years. We searched thru many breeders for our next bundle of fun to accompany our current 8 year old. After a lengthy search we found this kennel and it raised our ears to hear more. We contacted them and right away we were impressed. So, we visited the kennel and "wow" what a setup. Very impressed with the kennel sanitation process and the awesome meet your new baby experience. The rocking chairs was an awesome touch. Seeing the pup's parents was also a must for us and they did not disappoint. Our new boy was also able to meet his new BT brother and also was a must for us. Rick and Dennis answered any and all questions we had via email and phone calls. The no rush experience was awesome. We departed very pleased with our new addition, which included a great to go tote. Thank you, Rick and Dennis, for the awesome and amazing experience. Highly recommend to all! When we are ready for, yet another bundle of joy, Rick and Dennis kennels is the only place we will go to! 5-star but we give it a "TEN".

I had been looking for an AKC Breeder around! I had been looking for an AKC Chihuahua breeder for about a year. I really appreciated that Ricky and Dennis aloud us to come visit and meet the puppies. We came back two more times and finally picked out our Dolly. She has truly been so well adjusted and socialized due to their quality care and attention. They sent us home with a wonderful puppy bag. We appreciate all their attention to detail and their care and love they show to the breed. Thank you!

I got my puppy Jesse, a gorgeous male cockapoo, in November. He’s amazing- sweet, funny, playful, adorable, smart. Rick and Dennis were wonderful in bringing us together. They are very caring, professional breeders. It’s easy to see they love all their dogs. All the puppies I met were happy and healthy. The kennels were comfortable and homey while still very professional. Rick and Dennis raise beautiful, well loved puppies. I am so lucky to have found them. And through them my beloved Jesse!

Huge thanks to Ricky & Dennis. We placed a deposit on a Boston Terrier Pup and they held him for us for a very special Christmas surprise! Our daughter was so thrilled and we are so happy to have “Jackson” a part of our family! We highly recommend Ric-Den Kennels for your next Fur Baby!

My family has been trying to find a small breed puppy and reputable breeder for quite some time. We came across RicDen Kennels and were absolutely blown away with their facilities, cleanliness and carefulness to protect their litters. Their care, professionalism and focus to quality of various breeds of puppies is unmatched in Southern NC. They were informative, very responsive and affordably priced unlike many of their competitors. My family ended up settling in getting a female Boston Terrier and then I couldn't resist and picked up a Pug as well! They gave us a starter gift package for the pups and all the vet information they had done and we took our new pups to the vet the following day and they checked out 100%. I highly recommend you give RidDen Kennels a chance and schedule a visit, you will be blown away by their love and care for their pups and business. Thanks Ricky and Dennis for our new family members and everything you've done for us!

I would recommend Den & Ric Kennels to anyone. Very , very clean and very good to work with. I went and visited Lizzie for 6 weeks before I could get her . Always very welcoming. Thanks Denise

Would like to thank Rick-Den Kennels for the excellent service they gave us when we went to get our new puppy Bonnie. Their facilities are VERY neat and clean, you can absolutely tell that they love what they do. Highly recommend going to them if you are in search of a pup.

Dennis was honest and transparent throughout the adoption process... His facility is clean and his dogs are well taken care of.. Highly recommend!

Ricky and Dennis and Ric-Den Kennels are wonderful. They answer all of our questions throughout the period before we picked up Olive and even after we picked her up. The goody bag we left with had everything we needed to welcome our new family member. The facility is top notch!

Ricky and Dennis were very helpful and accommodating when I went to pick up my Boston Terrier puppy. They made sure I had everything I need and gave me any information I needed for my little fur baby. They care about their animals and more importantly, care about their service. If you’re looking for a Boston terrier, chihuahuas, pugs or dachshunds, they are the place to go.

Getting our puppy from Ricky & Dennis was the easiest, most pleasant experience. Once we selected our puppy Dennis sent us new photos, kept us informed on vet checks, and answered my many, many questions. We lived 4 1/2 hours away and Dennis met us more than half way to get our baby to us. Our Vincent was very healthy and well loved. We have kept in touch with them since getting Vincent home and send them regular updates and photos of his progress. You can tell that their dogs are well loved and cared for. Thank you so much Ricky and Dennis (Thelma and Chester too!) for our sweet, smart, stubborn little man!

We’ve been looking for miniature dachshund puppy for me and my wife. I found RicDen kennels on line which I highly recommend. We purchased two puppies Ace & Daisy that are are bringing joy in our life every day. Again Highly recommend RicDen Kennels. Thank you

We’ve been looking for a Boston Terrier puppy to add to our family. We stumbled on RicDen kennels on puppies.com. They were close by. I sent them a message and heard back in 30 minutes. They were more than happy to let us come out and see all the puppies and the facilities. They were super conscious about the puppies’ safety and sanitation. Rick and Dennis love all the dogs and take excellent care of them. They were super patient with us and let us spend as much time as we wanted/needed with the pups to pick the perfect one. They were more than happy to show us mom and dad, as well as make sure the puppy was completely ready to come to her new home. We put down a deposit and came to pick up our pup the following week. She is the sweetest, most well behaved and smart puppy. I could not recommend this breeder more and have already referred friends to them. If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would. Highly, highly recommend RicDen kennels

I highly recomend Ric-Den Kennels. Ricky and Dennis really love their puppies and take their time with you to be sure their puppies going to a good and safe happy home. Their Kennels are very clean the puppies are clean and taken very good care of. I got a Mini-Dachshound and she is so sweet and pretty. They are so great to work with. Thank you Ricky and Dennis. I will keep in touch!

This is an awesome place. I got my puppy from them. She is perfect in every way. The owners care and truly love each and every dog. It is an extremely clean facility. They know what they are doing. Willing to answer any questions and help in any way. I plan to keep in touch and give them updates. Maybe even go for a visit now and then. Definitely recommend Ric-Den kennels. Not like any other kennel. MUCH MUCH BETTER

This was the best kennel; clean and kept. Ric and Den are awesome breeders and genuine caring for their dogs with love. Would give 5 stars on everything.

Fantastic kennel,very friendly ,professional service,they care very much for all their animals.Our puppy ,Bailey is happy ,healthy and our family couldnt be happier,thanks and appreciation to Ric-Den K!

We are so excited to start our new journey with our baby pug Turbo. From start to finish Ric an Den kennel was amazing to work with. Friendly, caring, extremely clean. We will be recommending then to all our friends looking to adopt a new furfamily member. Going further this will be the only place we work with to grow our fur babies. We want to thank them for all the hard work and love they have put into their facility.

This breeder is excellent, they are so nice and love every puppy they have. They were a pleasure to work with and the poppy I got from them was already sweet because of them. Thank you Ricky and Dennis.

I highly recommend Ric-Den Kennels. Rick and Dennis are not only outstandingly responsible breeders, but very kind and generous (not to mention patient) with those of us who haven't experienced puppy parenthood in a very long time. Ricky and Dennis truly love their dogs and want prospective owners who are as committed as they are to providing safe and happy homes for their puppies. The puppies are beautiful and obviously well cared for. I loved the fact that I was immediately invited to tour the kennels and meet the pup I was interested in. Ricky and Dennis not only answered all of my questions about my new pup, but also provided many helpful suggestions about training my pup and keeping him healthy. They also made sure I had all their contact information in case I have questions or need help with the pup as he grows up. Ricky and Dennis have made a lifetime commitment to provide the best care possible for all their dogs and puppies. My little guy is living proof of that.