Search USDA-Licensed Dog Breeders and Dealers

Verify any USDA Class A breeder or Class B dealer against our mirror of the USDA APHIS public database. Search 2,837 active licensees by name, DBA, certificate number, or city. Every result links to a full profile with USDA inspection history since 2014.

What This Tool Does

This lookup mirrors the USDA APHIS Animal Care Public Search Tool (opens in new tab) , refreshed monthly. Use it to confirm a dog breeder holds an active federal license under the Animal Welfare Act before buying a puppy, selling to a dealer, or inspecting the facility's compliance record.

Two USDA license classes appear in results:

  • Class A — Breeder: Breeds and raises dogs on their own premises for sale. Required for breeders with more than 4 breeding females who sell dogs sight-unseen (online, by phone, or by mail).
  • Class B — Dealer: Buys and resells dogs — typically brokers who purchase from breeders and sell to pet stores, research facilities, or directly to consumers.

Certificate format: USDA certificate numbers follow the pattern XX-Y-NNNN — two-digit state code, license class letter (A, B, C, or R), and a sequence number (e.g., 43-A-6252).

Not finding the breeder? They may be exempt from federal licensing (four or fewer breeding females, or face-to-face sales only), licensed only at the state level, or operating without a required license. Check the state-level breeder licensing rules that also apply.

About these licenses: USDA Class A (breeder) and Class B (dealer) licenses are issued under the federal Animal Welfare Act and cover many kinds of animals — not just dogs (for example cats, rabbits, and other regulated species). A licensee shown here holds a USDA license but may breed or deal in animals other than dogs, so inclusion in this database does not necessarily mean the licensee breeds dogs. Always verify a breeder's species, status, and details directly with the licensee and with USDA APHIS (opens in new tab) .

2,214 Class A Breeders
623 Class B Dealers
2026-08-17 Data as of

6,398 results found (Class A)

Including 4,216 inactive results (expired or formerly licensed). Active only

USDA licensee search results
Certificate # Type Name DBA City State Expires Inspections
48-A-1849 Class A Justin Jackson La Nae Jackson Jackson Kennels CLIFTON KS 4/28/2028 Active
32-A-0436 Class A Justin Knepp Loretta Knepp — LOOGOOTEE IN — Formerly Licensed
32-A-0490 Class A Justin Raber — Montgomery IN 12/1/2027 Active
41-A-0482 Class A JUSTIN SAWYER — BACKUS MN — Formerly Licensed
32-A-1140 Class A Justin Zimmerman — Syracuse IN 5/5/2028 Active
42-A-1523 Class A K & E Kennels, Inc. — Salem IA 2/19/2028 Active
42-A-1561 Class A K & K Kanines Inc Pawprints Salem IA 12/21/2026 Active
32-A-1115 Class A K & R Puppies LLC — Odon IN 9/11/2027 Active
43-A-6575 Class A K and K's Puppy Kingdom — Fordland MO 7/8/2027 Active
32-A-1077 Class A K and M Pets LLC — Odon IN 11/28/2026 Active
32-A-0516 Class A K and M Pets LLC — Odon IN — Formerly Licensed
42-A-1619 Class A K FRANK INC — OAKVILLE IA — Formerly Licensed
43-A-6739 Class A K-9 Villages LLC — Eagleville MO 10/6/2028 Active
43-A-6867 Class A K9 University — New Haven MO — Formerly Licensed
43-A-6901 Class A Kacey McGowan — Mountain Grove MO 2/10/2028 Active
43-A-6626 Class A Kae Hamilton — Lebanon MO — Formerly Licensed
43-A-5822 Class A Kae Hamilton — CUBA MO — Formerly Licensed
43-A-6530 Class A Kali Kuster — MOUNTAIN GROVE MO — Formerly Licensed
32-A-0926 Class A Kamar Pets — Millersburg IN 1/5/2028 Active
43-A-6100 Class A Kamber Beller Beller's Goldens & More Cabool MO 6/20/2027 Active
43-A-5863 Class A Kandy Hale — MILAN MO — Formerly Licensed
43-A-6227 Class A Kandy's Puppies LLC — MILAN MO — Formerly Licensed
52-A-0194 Class A Kapital K9 German Shepherds LLC — Lovettsville VA 5/20/2027 Active
43-A-5886 Class A Kara Crass — JENKINS MO — Formerly Licensed
35-A-0501 Class A Kara Hoefakker — Madison WI — Formerly Licensed
48-A-1849 Class A — Breeder
Justin Jackson La Nae Jackson
DBA: Jackson Kennels
CLIFTON, KS Exp: 4/28/2028 Active
18 inspections 1 direct
2025-04-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-04-16 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-06-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-05-17 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-06-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-04-28 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-03-17 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-10-24 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-08-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-09-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

Showing most recent 10 of 18.

32-A-0436 Class A — Breeder
Justin Knepp Loretta Knepp
LOOGOOTEE, IN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
7 inspections clean
2021-07-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-09-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-09-05 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-09-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-07-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-02-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-11-13 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
32-A-0490 Class A — Breeder
Justin Raber
Montgomery, IN Exp: 12/1/2027 Active
12 inspections clean
2025-08-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-11-13 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-09-24 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-12-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-03-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-09-30 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-03-09 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-04-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-01-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-12-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

Showing most recent 10 of 12.

41-A-0482 Class A — Breeder
JUSTIN SAWYER
BACKUS, MN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
7 inspections clean
2022-05-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-08-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-07-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-04-19 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-05-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-05-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-11-23 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #2
no violations PDF
32-A-1140 Class A — Breeder
Justin Zimmerman
Syracuse, IN Exp: 5/5/2028 Active
2 inspections clean
2026-06-09 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-05-02 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
42-A-1523 Class A — Breeder
K & E Kennels, Inc.
Salem, IA Exp: 2/19/2028 Active
15 inspections clean
2026-01-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-02-11 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-06-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-05-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-03-08 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-01-19 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
3 non-critical PDF
2022-01-19 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-03-25 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-03-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-03-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

Showing most recent 10 of 15.

42-A-1561 Class A — Breeder
K & K Kanines Inc
DBA: Pawprints
Salem, IA Exp: 12/21/2026 Active
10 inspections clean
2025-07-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-09-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-01-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-11-27 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-03-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-02-24 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-04-24 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-03-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-04-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-12-14 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
32-A-1115 Class A — Breeder
K & R Puppies LLC
Odon, IN Exp: 9/11/2027 Active
3 inspections clean
2026-02-05 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-12-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-08-21 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
43-A-6575 Class A — Breeder
K and K's Puppy Kingdom
Fordland, MO Exp: 7/8/2027 Active
7 inspections clean
2025-11-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-10-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-05-06 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-08-21 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-08-31 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-10-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-07-06 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
32-A-1077 Class A — Breeder
K and M Pets LLC
Odon, IN Exp: 11/28/2026 Active
3 inspections clean
2025-09-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-09-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-11-21 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
32-A-0516 Class A — Breeder
K and M Pets LLC
Odon, IN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
9 inspections clean
2023-04-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-04-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-03-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-03-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-04-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-02-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-03-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-01-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-07-23 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #2
no violations PDF
42-A-1619 Class A — Breeder
K FRANK INC
OAKVILLE, IA Exp: — Formerly Licensed
2 inspections clean
2019-09-10 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-03-26 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
43-A-6739 Class A — Breeder
K-9 Villages LLC
Eagleville, MO Exp: 10/6/2028 Active
5 inspections clean
2026-01-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-12-05 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-01-23 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-01-17 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-10-05 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
43-A-6867 Class A — Breeder
K9 University
New Haven, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
2 inspections clean
2024-09-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-04-05 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
43-A-6901 Class A — Breeder
Kacey McGowan
Mountain Grove, MO Exp: 2/10/2028 Active
3 inspections clean
2026-05-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-04-24 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-01-29 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
43-A-6626 Class A — Breeder
Kae Hamilton
Lebanon, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2023-06-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-06-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-12-14 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
43-A-5822 Class A — Breeder
Kae Hamilton
CUBA, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2015-05-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-04-16 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2014-03-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
43-A-6530 Class A — Breeder
Kali Kuster
MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
5 inspections clean
2023-11-20 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-05-31 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-07-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-06-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-10-15 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
32-A-0926 Class A — Breeder
Kamar Pets
Millersburg, IN Exp: 1/5/2028 Active
5 inspections clean
2026-06-24 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-01-30 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-12-03 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-04-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-01-05 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
43-A-6100 Class A — Breeder
Kamber Beller
DBA: Beller's Goldens & More
Cabool, MO Exp: 6/20/2027 Active
10 inspections clean
2025-09-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-08-28 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-06-05 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-02-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-07-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-06-10 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-03-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-02-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-01-21 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-06-16 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #2
no violations PDF
43-A-5863 Class A — Breeder
Kandy Hale
MILAN, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2014-12-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-11-20 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2014-04-23 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #2
no violations PDF
43-A-6227 Class A — Breeder
Kandy's Puppies LLC
MILAN, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
6 inspections clean
2021-11-17 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-02-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-03-05 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-03-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-01-24 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-08-01 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #2
no violations PDF
52-A-0194 Class A — Breeder
Kapital K9 German Shepherds LLC
Lovettsville, VA Exp: 5/20/2027 Active
3 inspections clean
2025-07-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2024-10-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-05-10 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
43-A-5886 Class A — Breeder
Kara Crass
JENKINS, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
7 inspections clean
2021-03-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-09-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-08-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-07-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-02-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-11-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
3 non-critical PDF
2014-06-02 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #2
no violations PDF
35-A-0501 Class A — Breeder
Kara Hoefakker
Madison, WI Exp: — Formerly Licensed
4 inspections clean
2023-08-15 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-04-05 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-12-13 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-05-10 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

Data sources: Licensee data comes from the USDA APHIS Animal Care Public Search Tool (opens in new tab) . Inspection reports are sourced from the Data Liberation Project (opens in new tab) (CC BY-SA 4.0), which compiles USDA APHIS inspection data from 2014 to present. Both are updated monthly. For the most current information, verify directly with USDA APHIS. This is not an official USDA tool.