Changelog

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

Update

New Blog Post: The PAWS Act: New Federal Breeder Care Standards Explained

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • The PAWS Act: New Federal Breeder Care Standards Explained — /blog/paws-act-federal-breeder-care-standards-explained
USDA Data

Monthly Former-Licensee Update

Refreshed formerly-licensed facilities: 5,386 Class A/B certificates no longer active.

  • USDA: Former Class A/B certificates changed from 5,361 to 5,386
Update

New Blog Post: Puppy Protection Act 2026: What Breeders Need to Know

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • Puppy Protection Act 2026: What Breeders Need to Know — /blog/puppy-protection-act-2026-breeders-guide
USDA Data

Monthly Inspection Report Archive Update

No new inspection report PDFs to upload. Total reports: 45,734.

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

Monthly USDA Inspection Data Update

Updated USDA inspection data: 23,604 inspections across 2,857 certificates.

  • USDA: Certificates with inspections changed from 2,867 to 2,857
  • USDA: Total matched inspections changed from 23,482 to 23,604
USDA Data

Monthly USDA Licensee Database Update

Updated USDA licensee database: 2,862 active licensees (2,235 Class A breeders, 627 Class B dealers). Data as of 2026-07-16.

  • USDA: Licensee count changed from 2,873 to 2,862 (-11)
USDA Data

Monthly Inspection Report Archive Update

Uploaded 491 new inspection report PDFs to archive. Total reports: 44,779.

  • USDA: Uploaded 491 new inspection report PDFs
Update

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
Update

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
Update

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