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 2,873 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) .

2,244 Class A Breeders
629 Class B Dealers
2026-06-16 Data as of

71 results found in TN

Including 50 inactive results (expired or formerly licensed). Active only

USDA licensee search results
Certificate # Type Name DBA City State Expires Inspections
63-B-0170 Class B PRUDENCE WALKER DVM — KNOXVILLE TN — Formerly Licensed
63-B-0168 Class B R B Vandergriff — WHITWELL TN — Formerly Licensed
63-A-0192 Class A RICHARD MOSIER — SHELBYVILLE TN — Formerly Licensed
63-B-0206 Class B Ronald O Manor Jr — Murfreesboro TN 9/2/2028 Active
63-A-0200 Class A Ronald O Manor Jr — Murfreesboro TN — Formerly Licensed
63-A-0123 Class A SHAROLYN SNYDER BRENT SNYDER — SPRINGFIELD TN — Formerly Licensed
63-B-0182 Class B Six Shooters Investment Group LLC Gulf Coast Livestock Sparta TN 6/6/2027 Active
63-B-0188 Class B SOUTHERN SUGAR BEARS — JOHNSON CITY TN — Formerly Licensed
63-A-0199 Class A Stephen James — McEwen TN — Formerly Licensed
63-B-0204 Class B Stephen Williamson S & L Exotics Henderson TN 7/28/2028 Active
63-A-0188 Class A Stephen Williamson — Henderson TN — Formerly Licensed
63-B-0198 Class B Susan J Cole — TREZEVANT TN — Formerly Licensed
63-B-0167 Class A Sylvia Dishman SUGAR GLIDER ALLEY Dandridge TN 1/24/2027 Active
63-A-0180 Class A TISHA KING — ENGLEWOOD TN — Formerly Licensed
63-B-0191 Class B Turkey Creek Biotechnology, LLC — Franklin TN 12/7/2027 Active
63-B-0196 Class B Veterinary Care & Specialty Group — Chattanooga TN — Formerly Licensed
63-B-0179 Class B Victoria Hawkins Paul Ciccariello — Goodlettsville TN 6/18/2027 Active
63-A-0178 Class A Wanda Scott Ringos Crossing Pet Farm Gainesboro TN 4/29/2028 Active
63-A-0168 Class A William Rogers Jr. — SEYMOUR TN — Formerly Licensed
63-A-0197 Class A Willow Wren Acres — Manchester TN — Formerly Licensed
63-B-0180 Class B Wilson Horse and Mule Sale Inc Triple W Arena Cookeville TN 3/13/2029 Active
63-B-0170 Class B — Dealer
PRUDENCE WALKER DVM
KNOXVILLE, TN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
1 inspection clean
2014-09-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
63-B-0168 Class B — Dealer
R B Vandergriff
WHITWELL, TN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
11 inspections clean
2024-03-25 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-03-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-04-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-02-14 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-04-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-01-21 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-10-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-09-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-09-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-04-09 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

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63-A-0192 Class A — Breeder
RICHARD MOSIER
SHELBYVILLE, TN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
5 inspections clean
2017-04-24 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2017-03-02 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-10-19 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-03-25 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2015-06-29 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #2
no violations PDF
63-B-0206 Class B — Dealer
Ronald O Manor Jr
Murfreesboro, TN Exp: 9/2/2028 Active
1 inspection clean
2025-08-19 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
63-A-0200 Class A — Breeder
Ronald O Manor Jr
Murfreesboro, TN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
4 inspections clean
2024-11-05 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-10-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-09-12 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-05-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
63-A-0123 Class A — Breeder
SHAROLYN SNYDER BRENT SNYDER
SPRINGFIELD, TN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2016-10-17 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-07-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-05-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
63-B-0182 Class B — Dealer
Six Shooters Investment Group LLC
DBA: Gulf Coast Livestock
Sparta, TN Exp: 6/6/2027 Active
21 inspections 6 direct
2024-07-29 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-05-29 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
12 non-critical PDF
2023-12-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-08-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-03-29 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2023-02-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-11-30 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
5 non-critical PDF
2022-06-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
3 non-critical PDF
2022-02-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
6 non-critical PDF
2021-12-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 direct 3 non-critical PDF

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63-B-0188 Class B — Dealer
SOUTHERN SUGAR BEARS
JOHNSON CITY, TN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2016-06-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-03-23 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2015-07-23 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
63-A-0199 Class A — Breeder
Stephen James
McEwen, TN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
6 inspections clean
2024-09-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-06-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-04-05 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-03-06 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-01-17 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-08-26 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
63-B-0204 Class B — Dealer
Stephen Williamson
DBA: S & L Exotics
Henderson, TN Exp: 7/28/2028 Active
1 inspection clean
2025-07-16 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
63-A-0188 Class A — Breeder
Stephen Williamson
Henderson, TN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
11 inspections clean
2024-07-17 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-01-23 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-05-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-04-07 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-07-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-07-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-03-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-03-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-01-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-11-03 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF

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63-B-0198 Class B — Dealer
Susan J Cole
TREZEVANT, TN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
6 inspections clean
2024-11-16 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-10-31 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2024-01-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2023-01-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-02-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-12-02 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
63-B-0167 Class A — Breeder
Sylvia Dishman
DBA: SUGAR GLIDER ALLEY
Dandridge, TN Exp: 1/24/2027 Active
29 inspections clean
2026-01-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-02-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2024-09-11 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2024-06-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-02-01 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-12-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2023-09-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
3 non-critical PDF
2023-08-03 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-06-14 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-03-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF

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63-A-0180 Class A — Breeder
TISHA KING
ENGLEWOOD, TN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
1 inspection clean
2015-04-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
63-B-0191 Class B — Dealer
Turkey Creek Biotechnology, LLC
Franklin, TN Exp: 12/7/2027 Active
9 inspections clean
2024-10-24 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-08-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-01-23 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-02-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-10-26 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-03-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-08-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-05-31 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-06-28 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
63-B-0196 Class B — Dealer
Veterinary Care & Specialty Group
Chattanooga, TN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
1 inspection clean
2021-01-27 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
63-B-0179 Class B — Dealer
Victoria Hawkins Paul Ciccariello
Goodlettsville, TN Exp: 6/18/2027 Active
15 inspections clean
2024-07-24 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-04-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-10-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
3 non-critical PDF
2022-01-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2021-05-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-02-08 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2019-11-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-10-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-08-10 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-05-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

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63-A-0178 Class A — Breeder
Wanda Scott
DBA: Ringos Crossing Pet Farm
Gainesboro, TN Exp: 4/29/2028 Active
15 inspections clean
2024-12-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-10-28 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-11-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-12-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-08-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-12-16 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-08-30 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-12-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-12-02 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2019-11-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

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63-A-0168 Class A — Breeder
William Rogers Jr.
SEYMOUR, TN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
12 inspections 1 direct
2022-05-10 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
5 non-critical PDF
2022-02-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
4 non-critical PDF
2021-10-19 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
1 critical 1 non-critical PDF
2021-09-29 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 direct 7 non-critical PDF
2019-11-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2018-06-28 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-06-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-06-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-02-11 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2015-11-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF

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63-A-0197 Class A — Breeder
Willow Wren Acres
Manchester, TN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
4 inspections clean
2023-11-28 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-09-26 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-10-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-06-09 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
63-B-0180 Class B — Dealer
Wilson Horse and Mule Sale Inc
DBA: Triple W Arena
Cookeville, TN Exp: 3/13/2029 Active
39 inspections 5 direct
2026-02-23 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-09-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
3 non-critical PDF
2025-03-07 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-03-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 direct 1 non-critical PDF
2024-11-26 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2024-08-20 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-03-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
3 non-critical PDF
2023-12-12 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-09-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2023-05-30 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF

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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.