Changelog
A record of every update we make to the site. We research all states quarterly and log what changed.
Monthly Inspection Report Archive Update
Uploaded 491 new inspection report PDFs to archive. Total reports: 44,779.
- USDA: Uploaded 491 new inspection report PDFs
New Blog Post: Interstate Puppy Shipping Laws: New 2026 Transport Rules
Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.
- Interstate Puppy Shipping Laws: New 2026 Transport Rules — /blog/interstate-puppy-shipping-laws-2026-transport-rules
New Blog Post: Embark & DNA Health Panels for Breeders: A 2026 Guide
Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.
- Embark & DNA Health Panels for Breeders: A 2026 Guide — /blog/dna-health-panels-dog-breeders-guide-2026
New Blog Post: Dog Importation Rules 2026: The Healthy Dog Importation Act
Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.
- Dog Importation Rules 2026: The Healthy Dog Importation Act — /blog/dog-importation-rules-2026-healthy-dog-importation-act
Monthly Former-Licensee Update
Refreshed formerly-licensed facilities: 5,361 Class A/B certificates no longer active.
- USDA: Former Class A/B certificates changed from 5,347 to 5,361
Monthly USDA Inspection Data Update
Refreshed USDA inspection data; no changes in counts (23,482 inspections across 2,867 certificates).
- USDA: No changes in inspection counts
Monthly USDA Inspection Data Update
Updated USDA inspection data: 23,482 inspections across 2,867 certificates.
- USDA: Certificates with inspections changed from 2,856 to 2,867
- USDA: Total matched inspections changed from 23,327 to 23,482
Monthly USDA Licensee Database Update
Updated USDA licensee database: 2,873 active licensees (2,244 Class A breeders, 629 Class B dealers). Data as of 2026-06-16.
- USDA: Licensee count changed from 2,881 to 2,873 (-8)
Quarterly Update - 2026-07-01
Updated 53 states with the latest dog breeder licensing information.
- Alabama: Licensing threshold updated
- Alabama: Fee changed from "None (state level)" to "N/A"
- Alabama: Regulatory agency information updated
- Alabama: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Alabama: How to apply section updated with new information
- Alabama: Inspections section updated with new information
- Alabama: Penalties section updated with new information
- Alabama: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Alabama: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Alabama: Added 3 new source(s)
- Alaska: Licensing threshold updated
- Alaska: Fee changed from "None (state level)" to "N/A"
- Alaska: Regulatory agency information updated
- Alaska: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Alaska: How to apply section updated with new information
- Alaska: Inspections section updated with new information
- Alaska: Penalties section updated with new information
- Alaska: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Alaska: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Arizona: Licensing threshold updated
- Arizona: Fee changed from "Varies by county (e.g., $30 dog license in Casa Grande)" to "Varies by county (e.g., ~$30 dog license in Casa Grande); no statewide breeder fee"
- Arizona: Regulatory agency information updated
- Arizona: License type updated
- Arizona: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Arizona: Inspections section updated with new information
- Arizona: Penalties section updated with new information
- Arizona: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Arkansas: Licensing threshold updated
- Arkansas: Fee changed from "None (state level)" to "N/A (no state breeder license)"
- Arkansas: Regulatory agency information updated
- Arkansas: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Arkansas: How to apply section updated with new information
- Arkansas: Inspections section updated with new information
- Arkansas: Penalties section updated with new information
- Arkansas: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Arkansas: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Arkansas: Added 2 new source(s)
- California: Licensing threshold updated
- California: Fee changed from "Varies by jurisdiction ($100-$500+)" to "Varies by jurisdiction (local proposals up to $500)"
- California: Regulatory agency information updated
- California: License type updated
- California: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- California: How to apply section updated with new information
- California: Inspections section updated with new information
- California: Penalties section updated with new information
- California: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- California: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- California: Added 2 new source(s)
- Colorado: Fee changed from "$450 (small-scale) / $550 (large-scale)" to "$450 (small-scale) / $550 (large-scale) — confirm with CDA"
- Colorado: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Colorado: How to apply section updated with new information
- Colorado: Inspections section updated with new information
- Colorado: Penalties section updated with new information
- Colorado: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Colorado: Added 2 new source(s)
- Connecticut: Licensing threshold updated
- Connecticut: Fee changed from "Approximately $50-$100 (varies by municipality)" to "Varies by town; not fully specified by official state sources (one town lists a $51.00 10-tag kennel license)"
- Connecticut: Regulatory agency information updated
- Connecticut: Penalties section updated with new information
- Connecticut: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Connecticut: Added 2 new source(s)
- Delaware: Fee changed from "Contact Office of Animal Welfare for current rates" to "Not specified by available sources; contact Office of Animal Welfare or your county"
- Delaware: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Delaware: How to apply section updated with new information
- Delaware: Inspections section updated with new information
- Delaware: Penalties section updated with new information
- Delaware: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Delaware: Added 1 new source(s)
- Florida: Licensing threshold updated
- Florida: Regulatory agency information updated
- Florida: License type updated
- Florida: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Florida: How to apply section updated with new information
- Florida: Inspections section updated with new information
- Florida: Penalties section updated with new information
- Florida: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Florida: Added 1 new source(s)
- Georgia: Licensing threshold updated
- Georgia: Fee changed from "$50 to $400" to "$50 to $400 (unconfirmed by official source; verify with GDA)"
- Georgia: Regulatory agency information updated
- Georgia: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Georgia: How to apply section updated with new information
- Georgia: Inspections section updated with new information
- Georgia: Penalties section updated with new information
- Georgia: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Georgia: Added 1 new source(s)
- Hawaii: Licensing threshold updated
- Hawaii: Regulatory agency information updated
- Hawaii: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Hawaii: How to apply section updated with new information
- Hawaii: Inspections section updated with new information
- Hawaii: Penalties section updated with new information
- Hawaii: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Hawaii: Added 4 new source(s)
- Idaho: Licensing threshold updated
- Idaho: Regulatory agency information updated
- Idaho: License type updated
- Idaho: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Idaho: How to apply section updated with new information
- Idaho: Inspections section updated with new information
- Idaho: Penalties section updated with new information
- Idaho: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Idaho: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Idaho: Added 2 new source(s)
- Illinois: Licensing threshold updated
- Illinois: Inspections section updated with new information
- Illinois: Penalties section updated with new information
- Illinois: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Illinois: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Illinois: Added 2 new source(s)
- Indiana: Licensing threshold updated
- Indiana: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Indiana: How to apply section updated with new information
- Indiana: Inspections section updated with new information
- Indiana: Penalties section updated with new information
- Indiana: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Indiana: Added 2 new source(s)
- Iowa: Licensing threshold updated
- Iowa: Fee changed from "$175" to "$175 (reported by non-government sources; not confirmed by an official source)"
- Iowa: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Iowa: How to apply section updated with new information
- Iowa: Inspections section updated with new information
- Iowa: Penalties section updated with new information
- Iowa: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Iowa: Added 4 new source(s)
- Kansas: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Kansas: How to apply section updated with new information
- Kansas: Inspections section updated with new information
- Kansas: Penalties section updated with new information
- Kansas: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Kansas: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Kansas: Added 1 new source(s)
- Kentucky: Licensing threshold updated
- Kentucky: Regulatory agency information updated
- Kentucky: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Kentucky: Inspections section updated with new information
- Kentucky: Penalties section updated with new information
- Kentucky: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Kentucky: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Kentucky: Added 1 new source(s)
- Louisiana: Licensing threshold updated
- Louisiana: Fee changed from "Varies by parish ordinance" to "Varies by parish ordinance (not specified in official sources)"
- Louisiana: Regulatory agency information updated
- Louisiana: License type updated
- Louisiana: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Louisiana: How to apply section updated with new information
- Louisiana: Inspections section updated with new information
- Louisiana: Penalties section updated with new information
- Louisiana: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Louisiana: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Louisiana: Added 2 new source(s)
- Maine: Licensing threshold updated
- Maine: Fee changed from "$125-$200 (by category)" to "Not confirmed by official sources this run; prior on-file range $125-$200 by category"
- Maine: How to apply section updated with new information
- Maine: Inspections section updated with new information
- Maine: Penalties section updated with new information
- Maine: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Maine: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Maine: Added 1 new source(s)
- Maryland: Licensing threshold updated
- Maryland: Fee changed from "Varies by county" to "Varies by county (not specified by official statewide source)"
- Maryland: Regulatory agency information updated
- Maryland: License type updated
- Maryland: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Maryland: How to apply section updated with new information
- Maryland: Inspections section updated with new information
- Maryland: Penalties section updated with new information
- Maryland: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Maryland: Added 3 new source(s)
- Massachusetts: Licensing threshold updated
- Massachusetts: Regulatory agency information updated
- Massachusetts: License type updated
- Massachusetts: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Massachusetts: How to apply section updated with new information
- Massachusetts: Inspections section updated with new information
- Massachusetts: Penalties section updated with new information
- Massachusetts: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Massachusetts: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Massachusetts: Added 1 new source(s)
- Michigan: Licensing threshold updated
- Michigan: Fee changed from "$10-$25 (kennel license); $500 (LDBK registration)" to "Individual dog license varies by county (e.g., $16 altered / $46 unaltered in Kalamazoo County); kennel and state large-scale registration fees not confirmed by official sources in this run"
- Michigan: Regulatory agency information updated
- Michigan: License type updated
- Michigan: Inspections section updated with new information
- Michigan: Penalties section updated with new information
- Michigan: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Michigan: Added 4 new source(s)
- Minnesota: Fee changed from "$10 per animal (maximum $250)" to "$10 per adult intact animal, up to a maximum of $250 (confirm with the Board of Animal Health)"
- Minnesota: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Minnesota: How to apply section updated with new information
- Minnesota: Inspections section updated with new information
- Minnesota: Penalties section updated with new information
- Minnesota: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Minnesota: Added 1 new source(s)
- Mississippi: Licensing threshold updated
- Mississippi: Fee changed from "N/A (no state program)" to "N/A at state level (Meridian city breeder fee: $10)"
- Mississippi: Regulatory agency information updated
- Mississippi: How to apply section updated with new information
- Mississippi: Inspections section updated with new information
- Mississippi: Penalties section updated with new information
- Mississippi: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Mississippi: Added 2 new source(s)
- Missouri: Licensing threshold updated
- Missouri: Fee changed from "$100-$2,500 plus $25 Bark Alert fee" to "$100-$2,500 plus $25 Bark Alert fee (not confirmed by an official source; verify with the Dept. of Agriculture)"
- Missouri: Regulatory agency information updated
- Missouri: License type updated
- Missouri: How to apply section updated with new information
- Missouri: Inspections section updated with new information
- Missouri: Penalties section updated with new information
- Missouri: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Missouri: Added 3 new source(s)
- Montana: Licensing threshold updated
- Montana: Fee changed from "N/A (local fees vary)" to "N/A statewide; local fees vary (e.g., $100 kennel fee in Cut Bank)"
- Montana: Regulatory agency information updated
- Montana: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Montana: How to apply section updated with new information
- Montana: Inspections section updated with new information
- Montana: Penalties section updated with new information
- Montana: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Montana: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Montana: Added 2 new source(s)
- Nebraska: Fee changed from "$125 initial + renewal based on dog count" to "Not confirmed by official sources in this research (prior on-file estimate: $125 initial + renewal based on dog count)"
- Nebraska: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Nebraska: Inspections section updated with new information
- Nebraska: Penalties section updated with new information
- Nebraska: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Nebraska: Added 3 new source(s)
- Nevada: Licensing threshold updated
- Nevada: Fee changed from "Varies by locality (historically ~$200 in Henderson)" to "Varies by locality; no statewide fee confirmed (historically ~$200 in Henderson, unconfirmed)"
- Nevada: Regulatory agency information updated
- Nevada: License type updated
- Nevada: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Nevada: Inspections section updated with new information
- Nevada: Penalties section updated with new information
- Nevada: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Nevada: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- New Hampshire: Licensing threshold updated
- New Hampshire: Fee changed from "$200 (commercial); $10 (registration)" to "$200 (commercial); $10 (registration) — not confirmed by an official source this run"
- New Hampshire: Inspections section updated with new information
- New Hampshire: Penalties section updated with new information
- New Hampshire: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- New Jersey: Licensing threshold updated
- New Jersey: Fee changed from "Varies by municipality; no state fee" to "No statewide fee; local dog/kennel fees vary by municipality"
- New Jersey: Regulatory agency information updated
- New Jersey: License type updated
- New Jersey: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- New Jersey: How to apply section updated with new information
- New Jersey: Inspections section updated with new information
- New Jersey: Penalties section updated with new information
- New Jersey: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- New Jersey: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- New Jersey: Added 1 new source(s)
- New Mexico: Licensing threshold updated
- New Mexico: Fee changed from "Varies by locality ($25-$150 typical for local permits)" to "Varies by locality; Albuquerque charges $25 per litter without a hobby breeder permit"
- New Mexico: Regulatory agency information updated
- New Mexico: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- New Mexico: How to apply section updated with new information
- New Mexico: Inspections section updated with new information
- New Mexico: Penalties section updated with new information
- New Mexico: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- New Mexico: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- New Mexico: Added 4 new source(s)
- New York: Licensing threshold updated
- New York: Fee changed from "$25 (9-25 animals); $100 (25+ animals)" to "Tiered (approx. $25 for 9-25 animals; $100 for 25+ animals) — confirm with agency"
- New York: How to apply section updated with new information
- New York: Inspections section updated with new information
- New York: Penalties section updated with new information
- New York: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- New York: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- New York: Added 1 new source(s)
- North Carolina: How to apply section updated with new information
- North Carolina: Inspections section updated with new information
- North Carolina: Penalties section updated with new information
- North Carolina: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- North Dakota: Licensing threshold updated
- North Dakota: Regulatory agency information updated
- North Dakota: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- North Dakota: How to apply section updated with new information
- North Dakota: Inspections section updated with new information
- North Dakota: Penalties section updated with new information
- North Dakota: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- North Dakota: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- North Dakota: Added 2 new source(s)
- Ohio: Licensing threshold updated
- Ohio: Fee changed from "$80-$100 county kennel fee; ~$500 state high-volume breeder fee" to "Varies by county (e.g., Stark County ~$80 for kennel license plus tags; Ross County $60 base); state high-volume breeder fee not confirmed in current sources"
- Ohio: Regulatory agency information updated
- Ohio: License type updated
- Ohio: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Ohio: How to apply section updated with new information
- Ohio: Inspections section updated with new information
- Ohio: Penalties section updated with new information
- Ohio: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Ohio: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Ohio: Added 2 new source(s)
- Oklahoma: How to apply section updated with new information
- Oklahoma: Inspections section updated with new information
- Oklahoma: Penalties section updated with new information
- Oklahoma: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Oklahoma: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Oklahoma: Added 1 new source(s)
- Oregon: Licensing threshold updated
- Oregon: Regulatory agency information updated
- Oregon: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Oregon: How to apply section updated with new information
- Oregon: Inspections section updated with new information
- Oregon: Penalties section updated with new information
- Oregon: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Oregon: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Oregon: Added 2 new source(s)
- Pennsylvania: Licensing threshold updated
- Pennsylvania: Fee changed from "$100-$625+ (based on kennel class)" to "$100-$625+ (tiered by kennel class; verify current amounts)"
- Pennsylvania: How to apply section updated with new information
- Pennsylvania: Inspections section updated with new information
- Pennsylvania: Penalties section updated with new information
- Pennsylvania: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Pennsylvania: Added 3 new source(s)
- Puerto Rico: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Puerto Rico: How to apply section updated with new information
- Puerto Rico: Inspections section updated with new information
- Puerto Rico: Penalties section updated with new information
- Puerto Rico: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Puerto Rico: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Puerto Rico: Added 2 new source(s)
- Rhode Island: Licensing threshold updated
- Rhode Island: Fee changed from "Contact DEM for current fees" to "Not specified in available sources — contact DEM"
- Rhode Island: License type updated
- Rhode Island: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Rhode Island: How to apply section updated with new information
- Rhode Island: Inspections section updated with new information
- Rhode Island: Penalties section updated with new information
- Rhode Island: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Rhode Island: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Rhode Island: Added 2 new source(s)
- South Carolina: Licensing threshold updated
- South Carolina: Regulatory agency information updated
- South Carolina: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- South Carolina: How to apply section updated with new information
- South Carolina: Inspections section updated with new information
- South Carolina: Penalties section updated with new information
- South Carolina: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- South Carolina: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- South Carolina: Added 3 new source(s)
- South Dakota: Licensing threshold updated
- South Dakota: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- South Dakota: How to apply section updated with new information
- South Dakota: Inspections section updated with new information
- South Dakota: Penalties section updated with new information
- South Dakota: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- South Dakota: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- South Dakota: Added 1 new source(s)
- Tennessee: Licensing threshold updated
- Tennessee: Regulatory agency information updated
- Tennessee: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Tennessee: How to apply section updated with new information
- Tennessee: Inspections section updated with new information
- Tennessee: Penalties section updated with new information
- Tennessee: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Tennessee: Added 1 new source(s)
- Texas: Licensing threshold updated
- Texas: Fee changed from "$150 - $500 (based on number of animals)" to "$150 - $500 (based on number of animals; verify current amounts with TDLR)"
- Texas: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Texas: How to apply section updated with new information
- Texas: Inspections section updated with new information
- Texas: Penalties section updated with new information
- Texas: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Utah: Licensing threshold updated
- Utah: Fee changed from "Varies by local jurisdiction" to "N/A statewide; varies by local jurisdiction"
- Utah: Regulatory agency information updated
- Utah: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Utah: How to apply section updated with new information
- Utah: Inspections section updated with new information
- Utah: Penalties section updated with new information
- Utah: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Utah: Added 1 new source(s)
- Vermont: Fee changed from "$25 (Pet Dealer permit)" to "Approx. $25 pet dealer permit (prior baseline; not confirmed in current sources — verify with town clerk)"
- Vermont: Regulatory agency information updated
- Vermont: License type updated
- Vermont: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Vermont: Inspections section updated with new information
- Vermont: Penalties section updated with new information
- Vermont: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Vermont: Added 1 new source(s)
- Virginia: Licensing threshold updated
- Virginia: Fee changed from "Set by local government (varies by locality)" to "Set by local government (varies by locality); no single statewide fee specified"
- Virginia: Regulatory agency information updated
- Virginia: License type updated
- Virginia: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Virginia: How to apply section updated with new information
- Virginia: Inspections section updated with new information
- Virginia: Penalties section updated with new information
- Virginia: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Virginia: Added 3 new source(s)
- Washington: Licensing threshold updated
- Washington: Regulatory agency information updated
- Washington: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Washington: How to apply section updated with new information
- Washington: Inspections section updated with new information
- Washington: Penalties section updated with new information
- Washington: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Washington: Added 1 new source(s)
- Washington D.C.: Fee changed from "$25 (hobby permit)" to "$25 (hobby permit); commercial breeder fee not specified in available sources"
- Washington D.C.: License type updated
- Washington D.C.: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Washington D.C.: Penalties section updated with new information
- Washington D.C.: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Washington D.C.: Added 3 new source(s)
- West Virginia: Licensing threshold updated
- West Virginia: Fee changed from "Up to $250 (Class I)" to "Set by county; reportedly up to $250 (Class I), unconfirmed by official source"
- West Virginia: Regulatory agency information updated
- West Virginia: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- West Virginia: How to apply section updated with new information
- West Virginia: Inspections section updated with new information
- West Virginia: Penalties section updated with new information
- West Virginia: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- West Virginia: Added 2 new source(s)
- Wisconsin: Licensing threshold updated
- Wisconsin: Fee changed from "$250 - $1,000 (based on volume)" to "Not confirmed by official sources this run; prior record cited $250–$1,000 based on volume — verify with DATCP"
- Wisconsin: How to apply section updated with new information
- Wisconsin: Inspections section updated with new information
- Wisconsin: Penalties section updated with new information
- Wisconsin: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Wisconsin: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- Wisconsin: Added 2 new source(s)
- Wyoming: Licensing threshold updated
- Wyoming: Regulatory agency information updated
- Wyoming: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- Wyoming: Inspections section updated with new information
- Wyoming: Penalties section updated with new information
- Wyoming: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- Wyoming: Added 2 new source(s)
- USDA Federal: Licensing threshold updated
- USDA Federal: Fee changed from "Contact APHIS for current fee schedule" to "Not specified in sources; contact APHIS for current fee schedule"
- USDA Federal: Fees and costs section updated with new information
- USDA Federal: How to apply section updated with new information
- USDA Federal: Inspections section updated with new information
- USDA Federal: Penalties section updated with new information
- USDA Federal: Record-keeping section updated with new information
- USDA Federal: Who needs a license section updated with new information
- All data files date-stamped to 2026-07-01
Monthly Former-Licensee Update
Refreshed formerly-licensed data; no change (5,347 certificates).
- USDA: No change in former-licensee count