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: 2,837 active licensees (2,214 Class A breeders, 623 Class B dealers). Data as of 2026-08-17.

  • USDA: Licensee count changed from 2,862 to 2,837 (-25)
Update

New Blog Post: Cane Corso Breeders: Licensing, BSL & Health Rules 2026

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • Cane Corso Breeders: Licensing, BSL & Health Rules 2026: /blog/cane-corso-breeders-licensing-bsl-health-requirements-2026
Update

New Blog Post: Kennel Cough Prevention for Breeding Facilities: A 2026 Guide

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • Kennel Cough Prevention for Breeding Facilities: A 2026 Guide: /blog/kennel-cough-prevention-breeding-facilities-guide
Update

New Blog Post: Puppy Sales Contract Return Clause: Why It Matters in 2026

Published a new blog post on dogbreederlicensing.org.

  • Puppy Sales Contract Return Clause: Why It Matters in 2026: /blog/puppy-sales-contract-return-clause-guide
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Refreshed formerly-licensed facilities: 5,386 Class A/B certificates no longer active.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)