Changelog

A record of every update we make to the site. We research all states quarterly and log what changed.

USDA Data

Monthly USDA Licensee Database Update

Updated USDA licensee database: 2,783 active licensees (2,163 Class A breeders, 620 Class B dealers). Data as of 2026-10-21.

  • USDA: Licensee count changed from 2,804 to 2,783 (-21)
Update

New Blog Post: Dog Breeder Advertising Laws: Listing License Numbers Online

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • Dog Breeder Advertising Laws: Listing License Numbers Online: /blog/dog-breeder-advertising-laws-license-numbers-online
Update

New Blog Post: Spay and Neuter Laws for Dog Breeders: Intact Permits Explained

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • Spay and Neuter Laws for Dog Breeders: Intact Permits Explained: /blog/spay-neuter-laws-dog-breeders-intact-permits
Update

New Blog Post: Cost-of-Care Laws: What Breeders Face If Dogs Are Seized

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • Cost-of-Care Laws: What Breeders Face If Dogs Are Seized: /blog/cost-of-care-laws-dog-breeders-seized-animals
Update

New Blog Post: Dog Registry Papers vs. Breeder Licenses: What Buyers Should Know

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • Dog Registry Papers vs. Breeder Licenses: What Buyers Should Know: /blog/dog-registry-papers-vs-breeder-license-buyers-guide
USDA Data

Monthly Former-Licensee Update

Refreshed formerly-licensed facilities: 5,472 Class A/B certificates no longer active.

  • USDA: Former Class A/B certificates changed from 5,421 to 5,472
USDA Data

Monthly Inspection Report Archive Update

No new inspection report PDFs to upload. Total reports: 46,424.

  • USDA: No new inspection report PDFs to upload
USDA Data

Monthly Inspection Report Archive Update

Uploaded 300 new inspection report PDFs to archive. Total reports: 46,424.

  • USDA: Uploaded 300 new inspection report PDFs
USDA Data

Monthly USDA Licensee Database Update

Updated USDA licensee database: 2,804 active licensees (2,184 Class A breeders, 620 Class B dealers). Data as of 2026-09-15.

  • USDA: Licensee count changed from 2,837 to 2,804 (-33)
USDA Data

Monthly USDA Inspection Data Update

Updated USDA inspection data: 24,076 inspections across 2,833 certificates.

  • USDA: Certificates with inspections changed from 2,824 to 2,833
  • USDA: Total matched inspections changed from 23,405 to 24,076