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

1,860 results found (Class B)

Including 1,243 inactive results (expired or formerly licensed). Active only

USDA licensee search results
Certificate # Type Name DBA City State Expires Inspections
23-B-0020 Class B Lampire Biological Laboratories Inc Pipersville PA 10/2/2026 Active
57-B-0169 Class B LAND AND SEA EXOTIC PETS DALLAS GA Formerly Licensed
71-B-0222 Class B Landon Smith Bonnerdale AR 5/10/2027 Active
31-B-0223 Class B Lanes Little Gems Hilliard OH 4/20/2028 Active
50-B-0018 Class B LAPDOG INC BEAR DE Formerly Licensed
81-B-0018 Class B Larisa Neiffer MILES CITY MT Formerly Licensed
74-B-0565 Class B Larry E Johnson BOERNE TX Formerly Licensed
58-B-0574 Class B LARRY FOWLER NORTH PORT FL Formerly Licensed
43-B-3486 Class B LARRY HENDERSON TRACY HENDERSON EXETER MO Formerly Licensed
74-B-0805 Class B Larry Munchrath Munch Ranch Eustace TX 9/10/2027 Active
74-B-0324 Class B Larry Munchrath EUSTACE TX Formerly Licensed
84-B-0091 Class B LARRY STONE ANNETTE STONE NORTHGLENN CO Formerly Licensed
58-B-0539 Class B LARRY WILSON LAKELAND FL Formerly Licensed
55-B-0206 Class B LAST PLACE ON EARTH INC GASTONIA NC Formerly Licensed
43-B-3836 Class B Laura Ann Sanders-Remenar Eagle Rock MO 9/6/2028 Active
43-B-3782 Class B LAURA REMENAR JOSHUA REMENAR EAGLE ROCK MO Formerly Licensed
58-B-0649 Class B LAUREN ELIZABETH MC ANA LOXAHATCHEE FL Formerly Licensed
58-B-0616 Class B LAURIE RIGG HAVANA FL Formerly Licensed
33-B-0432 Class B LAVERA KAUFFMAN ALLEN KAUFFMAN ARTHUR IL Formerly Licensed
31-B-0215 Class B Laverne Troyer MOUNT GILEAD OH Formerly Licensed
55-B-0107 Class B LBS Biological Inc Graham NC 3/16/2029 Active
23-B-0225 Class B LC Preclinical Research Inc Exton PA 6/20/2029 Active
42-B-0285 Class B Lea Jacobs AKRON IA Formerly Licensed
43-B-3693 Class B LEAH PHILLIPS LA BELLE MO Formerly Licensed
43-B-3847 Class B Leah Tidwell West Plains MO 6/5/2029 Active
23-B-0020 Class B — Dealer
Pipersville, PA Exp: 10/2/2026 Active
36 inspections clean
2026-06-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2026-06-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2026-05-20 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2026-03-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-06-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-06-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-03-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-06-13 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-05-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-01-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

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57-B-0169 Class B — Dealer
DALLAS, GA Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2016-06-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-06-09 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-11-07 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
71-B-0222 Class B — Dealer
Bonnerdale, AR Exp: 5/10/2027 Active
3 inspections clean
2025-09-23 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-10-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-05-09 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
31-B-0223 Class B — Dealer
Hilliard, OH Exp: 4/20/2028 Active
7 inspections clean
2025-08-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-04-03 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-04-17 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-06-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-03-15 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-03-15 — UNKNOWN
1 non-critical PDF
2022-04-18 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
50-B-0018 Class B — Dealer
BEAR, DE Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2015-08-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-11-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-03-31 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
81-B-0018 Class B — Dealer
MILES CITY, MT Exp: — Formerly Licensed
4 inspections clean
2023-11-28 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-01-24 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-03-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-08-18 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
74-B-0565 Class B — Dealer
BOERNE, TX Exp: — Formerly Licensed
12 inspections clean
2024-05-29 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-02-21 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-03-14 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2023-01-18 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-02-17 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-01-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-06-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-08-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-08-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-07-20 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF

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58-B-0574 Class B — Dealer
NORTH PORT, FL Exp: — Formerly Licensed
1 inspection clean
2014-07-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
43-B-3486 Class B — Dealer
EXETER, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
1 inspection clean
2014-05-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
74-B-0805 Class B — Dealer
DBA: Munch Ranch
Eustace, TX Exp: 9/10/2027 Active
3 inspections clean
2025-04-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-08-06 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-09-08 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
74-B-0324 Class B — Dealer
EUSTACE, TX Exp: — Formerly Licensed
5 inspections clean
2018-10-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-06-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-08-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-12-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-02-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
84-B-0091 Class B — Dealer
NORTHGLENN, CO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
2 inspections clean
2015-02-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-03-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
58-B-0539 Class B — Dealer
LAKELAND, FL Exp: — Formerly Licensed
11 inspections clean
2021-05-10 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
3 non-critical PDF
2019-03-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2018-09-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-07-05 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2017-09-29 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-08-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
5 non-critical PDF
2016-06-09 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2016-05-23 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2015-11-17 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
4 non-critical PDF
2014-09-09 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF

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55-B-0206 Class B — Dealer
GASTONIA, NC Exp: — Formerly Licensed
4 inspections clean
2017-06-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-06-23 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-07-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-05-21 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
43-B-3836 Class B — Dealer
Eagle Rock, MO Exp: 9/6/2028 Active
6 inspections clean
2026-01-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-06-02 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-08-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-02-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-04-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-08-11 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
43-B-3782 Class B — Dealer
EAGLE ROCK, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
4 inspections clean
2021-07-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-05-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-05-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-10-19 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
58-B-0649 Class B — Dealer
LOXAHATCHEE, FL Exp: — Formerly Licensed
6 inspections clean
2019-03-28 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2019-02-27 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2018-12-19 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2018-04-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-04-03 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2017-07-05 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
58-B-0616 Class B — Dealer
HAVANA, FL Exp: — Formerly Licensed
1 inspection clean
2015-03-19 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
33-B-0432 Class B — Dealer
ARTHUR, IL Exp: — Formerly Licensed
1 inspection clean
2014-04-24 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
31-B-0215 Class B — Dealer
MOUNT GILEAD, OH Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2023-03-25 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-09-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-07-02 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
55-B-0107 Class B — Dealer
Graham, NC Exp: 3/16/2029 Active
14 inspections clean
2026-03-10 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-12-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-12-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-02-23 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-02-23 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-02-23 — UNKNOWN
no violations PDF
2022-07-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-09-23 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-12-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-03-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

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23-B-0225 Class B — Dealer
Exton, PA Exp: 6/20/2029 Active
15 inspections clean
2026-05-06 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-07-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-02-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-05-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-04-25 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-08-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-09-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-01-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-08-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-07-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

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42-B-0285 Class B — Dealer
AKRON, IA Exp: — Formerly Licensed
5 inspections clean
2018-08-30 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-06-21 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-06-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-09-30 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-08-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
3 non-critical PDF
43-B-3693 Class B — Dealer
LA BELLE, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
2 inspections clean
2014-09-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-08-20 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
43-B-3847 Class B — Dealer
West Plains, MO Exp: 6/5/2029 Active
4 inspections clean
2026-01-28 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-01-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-08-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-06-01 — 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.