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 4,221 inactive results (expired or formerly licensed). Active only

USDA licensee search results
Certificate # Type Name DBA City State Expires Inspections
43-A-6340 Class A Wanda Watkins — WEST PLAINS MO — Formerly Licensed
32-A-1128 Class A Wanee Puppy Tales LLC — Wakarusa IN 11/6/2027 Active
73-A-0738 Class A WARREN ADAMS DONNA ADAMS — ROSE OK — Formerly Licensed
35-A-0496 Class A Warren M Brubaker Twilight Kennel Thorp WI 3/4/2028 Active
43-A-6846 Class A Warren Martin — Sheldon MO 1/31/2027 Active
23-A-0478 Class A WARREN MARTIN — REINHOLDS PA — Formerly Licensed
43-A-6833 Class A Washausen Kennels LLC — Salem MO — Formerly Licensed
31-A-0845 Class A Waterfall Puppies — DUNDEE OH — Formerly Licensed
48-A-1742 Class A Waterman Farms Inc. — ATWOOD KS — Formerly Licensed
57-A-0202 Class A WAYMAN BOWMAN — STOCKBRIDGE GA — Formerly Licensed
55-A-0160 Class A WAYNE BATEMAN — CRESWELL NC — Formerly Licensed
35-A-0444 Class A Wayne Bontrager — Markesan WI 7/30/2028 Active
32-A-0979 Class A Wayne Bontrager — Shipshewana IN — Formerly Licensed
35-A-0432 Class A Wayne Brubacker Pine Hill Pups Owen WI 2/13/2027 Active
23-A-0555 Class A WAYNE BRUBAKER — NARVON PA — Formerly Licensed
31-A-0555 Class A Wayne Burkholder — SHILOH OH — Formerly Licensed
33-A-0587 Class A Wayne Chupp Verlin Chupp Kenny Chupp — Tuscola IL — Formerly Licensed
31-A-0649 Class A Wayne E Miller — Millersburg OH 4/26/2027 Active
32-A-0912 Class A Wayne Eash — Ligoneir IN 11/22/2027 Active
42-A-1645 Class A Wayne Gingerich — Corydon IA 10/6/2027 Active
31-A-0603 Class A Wayne I Mast — Walhonding OH 8/1/2027 Active
43-A-5813 Class A Wayne Isom — NEELYVILLE MO — Formerly Licensed
31-A-0820 Class A Wayne Kuhns — Dalton OH 3/9/2029 Active
31-A-0477 Class A WAYNE KUHNS — HOLMESVILLE OH — Formerly Licensed
43-A-6133 Class A Wayne Martin — RUTLEDGE MO — Formerly Licensed
43-A-6340 Class A — Breeder
Wanda Watkins
WEST PLAINS, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
2 inspections clean
2018-12-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-06-26 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
32-A-1128 Class A — Breeder
Wanee Puppy Tales LLC
Wakarusa, IN Exp: 11/6/2027 Active
2 inspections clean
2025-02-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-11-05 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
73-A-0738 Class A — Breeder
WARREN ADAMS DONNA ADAMS
ROSE, OK Exp: — Formerly Licensed
5 inspections clean
2019-09-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-06-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-05-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-12-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-08-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
35-A-0496 Class A — Breeder
Warren M Brubaker
DBA: Twilight Kennel
Thorp, WI Exp: 3/4/2028 Active
4 inspections clean
2025-05-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2025-02-07 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-07-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-12-28 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
43-A-6846 Class A — Breeder
Warren Martin
Sheldon, MO Exp: 1/31/2027 Active
3 inspections clean
2026-06-23 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-03-17 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-01-25 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
23-A-0478 Class A — Breeder
WARREN MARTIN
REINHOLDS, PA Exp: — Formerly Licensed
6 inspections clean
2018-08-21 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-11-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2016-11-29 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2016-02-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2015-03-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2014-04-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
43-A-6833 Class A — Breeder
Washausen Kennels LLC
Salem, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
2 inspections clean
2024-02-21 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-10-16 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
31-A-0845 Class A — Breeder
Waterfall Puppies
DUNDEE, OH Exp: — Formerly Licensed
8 inspections clean
2023-11-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-05-16 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-04-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-01-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2022-11-29 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-11-22 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
3 non-critical PDF
2022-09-27 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
4 non-critical PDF
2020-09-02 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
48-A-1742 Class A — Breeder
Waterman Farms Inc.
ATWOOD, KS Exp: — Formerly Licensed
13 inspections clean
2023-04-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-10-18 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-04-05 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-08-17 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-05-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-05-13 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-02-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
5 non-critical PDF
2019-03-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-04-24 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-05-30 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

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57-A-0202 Class A — Breeder
WAYMAN BOWMAN
STOCKBRIDGE, GA Exp: — Formerly Licensed
1 inspection clean
2015-05-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
55-A-0160 Class A — Breeder
WAYNE BATEMAN
CRESWELL, NC Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2014-08-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-08-13 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2014-06-17 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
35-A-0444 Class A — Breeder
Wayne Bontrager
Markesan, WI Exp: 7/30/2028 Active
7 inspections clean
2026-04-23 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-04-28 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-03-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-04-20 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-10-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-01-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-07-22 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
32-A-0979 Class A — Breeder
Wayne Bontrager
Shipshewana, IN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
1 inspection clean
2022-07-21 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
35-A-0432 Class A — Breeder
Wayne Brubacker
DBA: Pine Hill Pups
Owen, WI Exp: 2/13/2027 Active
5 inspections clean
2024-11-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-01-23 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-04-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-07-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-02-06 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
23-A-0555 Class A — Breeder
WAYNE BRUBAKER
NARVON, PA Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2015-12-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-02-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2014-02-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
31-A-0555 Class A — Breeder
Wayne Burkholder
SHILOH, OH Exp: — Formerly Licensed
14 inspections clean
2021-10-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-09-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-10-10 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-07-23 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-07-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-04-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-03-23 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-03-02 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-02-23 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-11-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

Showing most recent 10 of 14.

33-A-0587 Class A — Breeder
Wayne Chupp Verlin Chupp Kenny Chupp
Tuscola, IL Exp: — Formerly Licensed
10 inspections clean
2023-08-14 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-08-14 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-07-17 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-07-17 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-01-24 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-10-18 — NEW SITE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-03-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-01-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-02-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-07-23 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
31-A-0649 Class A — Breeder
Wayne E Miller
Millersburg, OH Exp: 4/26/2027 Active
9 inspections clean
2026-06-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-02-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-02-05 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-12-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-02-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-11-29 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-08-30 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-07-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2017-04-04 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
32-A-0912 Class A — Breeder
Wayne Eash
Ligoneir, IN Exp: 11/22/2027 Active
4 inspections clean
2024-09-23 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-09-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-01-26 — NEW SITE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-11-22 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
42-A-1645 Class A — Breeder
Wayne Gingerich
Corydon, IA Exp: 10/6/2027 Active
10 inspections clean
2026-01-28 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-04-28 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-10-03 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-08-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-06-10 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-09-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-10-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-08-18 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-08-18 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2020-12-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
31-A-0603 Class A — Breeder
Wayne I Mast
Walhonding, OH Exp: 8/1/2027 Active
14 inspections clean
2026-01-05 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-12-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-10-31 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2024-07-09 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-04-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-03-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-06-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-03-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2018-10-29 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-08-01 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
no violations PDF

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43-A-5813 Class A — Breeder
Wayne Isom
NEELYVILLE, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
13 inspections clean
2023-09-05 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-07-11 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-08-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-12-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-07-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-07-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-07-31 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-12-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-03-28 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-07-09 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

Showing most recent 10 of 13.

31-A-0820 Class A — Breeder
Wayne Kuhns
Dalton, OH Exp: 3/9/2029 Active
8 inspections clean
2026-01-14 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-11-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-08-14 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-02-27 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-02-27 — UNKNOWN
no violations PDF
2021-11-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-11-02 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2020-02-26 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
31-A-0477 Class A — Breeder
WAYNE KUHNS
HOLMESVILLE, OH Exp: — Formerly Licensed
8 inspections clean
2019-06-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
3 non-critical PDF
2018-03-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-02-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-11-07 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2015-12-17 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-01-28 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2015-01-20 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2014-05-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
43-A-6133 Class A — Breeder
Wayne Martin
RUTLEDGE, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
6 inspections clean
2021-10-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-07-30 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2019-06-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-04-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-05-24 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-10-12 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #2
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.