Changelog

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

New Feature

Formerly-licensed breeders are now searchable

Search now covers formerly-licensed facilities, each with a full profile page.

  • License Lookup now includes formerly-licensed breeders and dealers — facilities that have USDA inspection history but are no longer on the active list — each clearly badged “Formerly Licensed”.
  • Formerly-licensed facilities now have full profile pages with their USDA inspection history.
  • Added an “Active licenses only” filter to the search.
New Feature

License status badges & inspection history table

Site improvements: clearer license status and easier-to-read inspection history.

  • USDA inspection history now appears as a clean, formatted table on every licensee profile.
  • License Lookup and state breeder directories now show an Active or Expired status badge on every result.
  • Added an option to hide expired licenses from search results and directory listings.
Update

New Blog Post: Microchipping Requirements for Dog Breeders: Federal & State Rules 2026

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • Microchipping Requirements for Dog Breeders: Federal & State Rules 2026 — /blog/microchipping-requirements-dog-breeders-federal-state-2026
Update

New Blog Post: Texas Dog Breeder License Requirements: 2026 Guide

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • Texas Dog Breeder License Requirements: 2026 Guide — /blog/texas-dog-breeder-license-requirements-2026
Update

New Blog Post: Colorado's Pet Store Sales Ban: What Dog Breeders Must Know

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • Colorado's Pet Store Sales Ban: What Dog Breeders Must Know — /blog/colorado-pet-store-sales-ban-dog-breeders-2026
USDA Data

Monthly Inspection Report Archive Update

Uploaded 283 new inspection report PDFs to archive. Total reports: 19,932.

  • USDA: Uploaded 283 new inspection report PDFs
USDA Data

Monthly USDA Inspection Data Update

Updated USDA inspection data: 23,327 inspections across 2,856 certificates.

  • USDA: Certificates with inspections changed from 2,923 to 2,856
  • USDA: Total matched inspections changed from 23,801 to 23,327
USDA Data

Monthly USDA Licensee Database Update

Updated USDA licensee database: 2,881 active licensees (2,250 Class A breeders, 631 Class B dealers). Data as of 2026-06-01.

  • USDA: Licensee count changed from 2,928 to 2,881 (-47)
Update

New Blog Post: New AKC Breeds 2026: Licensing & Breeding Requirements Explained

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • New AKC Breeds 2026: Licensing & Breeding Requirements Explained — /blog/new-akc-breeds-2026-licensing-breeding-requirements
Update

New Blog Post: Vaccination Requirements for Selling Puppies: State-by-State Guide 2026

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • Vaccination Requirements for Selling Puppies: State-by-State Guide 2026 — /blog/vaccination-requirements-selling-puppies-state-by-state-2026