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
807 results found in OH
Including 530 inactive results (expired or formerly licensed). Active only
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31-A-1003
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Class A | Clara Raber | — | Baltic | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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inspection on record · Last inspected:
2024-07-08
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31-A-0551
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Class A | Clark Station Kennels LLC | — | NEW MADISON | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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10
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2021-10-20
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31-A-1030
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Class A | Clear Fork Companions LLC | — | Kimbolton | OH | 9/8/2028 Active | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-A-0598
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Class A | CLOVA NOVIK | — | MARION | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2019-08-22
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31-A-0874
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Class A | Clover Hill Acres LLC | — | Coshocton | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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5
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2024-11-18
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1 direct violation
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31-A-0530
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Class A | Cole Gordon | Hidden View Farms | Lancaster | OH | 3/3/2027 Active | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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15
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2026-06-18
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31-B-0191
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Class B | COMFORT CANINES LLC | — | FRESNO | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-A-0567
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Class A | COMFORT CANINES LLC | — | FRESNO | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-A-0824
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Class A | Cool Breeze Puppies | — | Alexander | OH | 3/11/2028 Active | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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5
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2025-06-05
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31-A-0833
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Class A | Country Acres Kennel LLC | — | FRESNO | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-A-0864
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Class A | Country Hill Kennel LLC | — | Millersburg | OH | 6/2/2027 Active | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2025-07-14
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31-B-0183
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Class B | COUNTRY VIEW PETS LLC | — | SUGARCREEK | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2017-03-07
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31-A-0942
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Class A | Countryside Stone LLC | — | Apple Creek | OH | 7/26/2028 Active | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-A-0983
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Class A | County Line Kennel LLC | — | Fredericktown | OH | 7/28/2029 Active | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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5
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2026-06-29
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31-A-0766
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Class A | Cozy Cove Puppies | — | Millersburg | OH | 5/24/2029 Active | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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8
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2026-06-15
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31-A-0031
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Class A | Craig Kokas | — | PROSPECT | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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39
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2023-06-02
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32 direct violations
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9 critical violations
Showing most recent 10 of 39 inspections. |
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31-A-0998
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Class A | Crist R Miller | — | Coshocton | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2024-10-02
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1 direct violation
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1 critical violation
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31-A-1009
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Class A | Crist Troyer | — | Fresno | OH | 10/8/2027 Active | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-B-0237
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Class B | Critter Connection | — | Montpelier | OH | 5/23/2027 Active | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-A-0601
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Class A | Critter Connection | — | MONTPELIER | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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8
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2023-09-14
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2 critical violations
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31-A-0496
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Class A | Critter Connection | — | MONTPELIER | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2016-02-03
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31-A-0821
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Class A | Cuddly Canines | — | FRESNO | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2024-11-26
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1 direct violation
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31-A-0988
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Class A | Cuddly Comrades | — | Baltic | OH | 10/30/2026 Active | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2026-03-09
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31-B-0176
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Class B | CY | — | RADCLIFF | OH | — Formerly Licensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-A-0473
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Class A | Dan R Erb | — | Baltic | OH | 9/4/2029 Active | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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13
inspections on record · Last inspected:
2026-06-02
Showing most recent 10 of 13 inspections. |
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31-A-1003
Class A — Breeder
1 inspection clean
2024-07-08 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
31-A-0551
Class A — Breeder
10 inspections clean
2021-10-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2020-09-21 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2019-12-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2019-08-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2019-04-03 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2018-09-10 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2017-07-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2016-10-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2015-11-09 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2015-06-25 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations
PDF
31-A-1030
Class A — Breeder
31-A-0598
Class A — Breeder
7 inspections clean
2019-08-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2018-08-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2017-10-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical
PDF
2016-11-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2016-11-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2016-09-27 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2016-06-07 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations
PDF
31-A-0874
Class A — Breeder
31-A-0530
Class A — Breeder
DBA: Hidden View Farms
15 inspections clean
2026-06-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2026-05-15 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2024-09-10 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2024-03-01 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2023-05-05 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2023-04-25 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2021-09-29 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2020-12-29 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2019-11-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2018-12-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
Showing most recent 10 of 15.
31-B-0191
Class B — Dealer
31-A-0567
Class A — Breeder
31-A-0824
Class A — Breeder
31-A-0833
Class A — Breeder
31-A-0864
Class A — Breeder
6 inspections clean
2025-07-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2024-09-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2024-08-29 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2024-05-02 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2021-09-30 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2021-06-01 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
31-B-0183
Class B — Dealer
31-A-0942
Class A — Breeder
31-A-0983
Class A — Breeder
31-A-0766
Class A — Breeder
8 inspections clean
2026-06-15 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2026-06-09 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2026-03-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical
PDF
2023-04-22 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2023-04-19 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2020-03-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2019-11-12 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2019-05-15 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations
PDF
31-A-0031
Class A — Breeder
39 inspections 32 direct
2023-06-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2023-05-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2023-04-27 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2023-04-20 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
2 non-critical
PDF
2023-03-20 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2022-12-13 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2022-11-15 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
2 critical
PDF
2022-11-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2022-10-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2022-10-13 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
Showing most recent 10 of 39.
31-A-0998
Class A — Breeder
31-A-1009
Class A — Breeder
31-B-0237
Class B — Dealer
31-A-0601
Class A — Breeder
8 inspections 2 critical
2023-09-14 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2023-08-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2019-12-10 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2018-10-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2018-01-30 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2017-08-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2016-11-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2016-06-23 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations
PDF
31-A-0496
Class A — Breeder
31-A-0821
Class A — Breeder
6 inspections 1 direct
2024-11-26 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2024-11-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 direct
PDF
2023-05-10 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2022-01-04 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2021-07-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2020-02-20 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations
PDF
31-A-0988
Class A — Breeder
31-B-0176
Class B — Dealer
31-A-0473
Class A — Breeder
13 inspections clean
2026-06-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2026-04-30 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2026-03-26 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical
PDF
2024-09-23 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2023-07-20 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2023-05-04 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2021-09-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2019-07-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2018-07-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
2017-01-31 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations
PDF
Showing most recent 10 of 13.
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.