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 4,213 inactive results (expired or formerly licensed). Active only

USDA licensee search results
Certificate # Type Name DBA City State Expires Inspections
34-A-0228 Class A Edward Hershberger Rolling Acres Farm N Pets Morley MI 11/13/2026 Active
42-A-1651 Class A Edwin Burkholder Lucille Burkholder — RICEVILLE IA — Formerly Licensed
32-A-0380 Class A EDWIN JAY LENGACHER — LOOGOOTEE IN — Formerly Licensed
43-A-6569 Class A Edwin L & Edna Miller — Lamar MO — Formerly Licensed
31-A-0872 Class A Edwin Nisley — Fredericksburg OH — Formerly Licensed
42-A-1696 Class A Edwin S Gingerich — Seymour IA — Formerly Licensed
31-A-0658 Class A EDWIN TROYER — FRESNO OH — Formerly Licensed
43-A-6856 Class A Edwin V. Shetler — Madison MO 3/13/2027 Active
32-A-0269 Class A Edwin Wagler — LOOGOOTEE IN — Formerly Licensed
35-A-0494 Class A Edwin Z Leid Ruth M Leid Ervin H Leid — ATHENS WI — Formerly Licensed
43-A-4346 Class A Elaine Craig Sunset Acres Kennel Butler MO 12/16/2026 Active
43-A-4205 Class A Elaine K Wilson — Edgar Springs MO 7/14/2029 Active
31-A-0744 Class A ELAM WICKEY ESTHER WICKEY — WILLSHIRE OH — Formerly Licensed
35-A-0532 Class A Elam E Allgyer — Darlington WI — Formerly Licensed
21-A-0193 Class A Elam E Hertzler Betty Hertzler — Lodi NY — Formerly Licensed
23-A-0803 Class A Elam F Fisher — Loganton PA 11/19/2027 Active
32-A-0298 Class A ELAM FISHER — WILLIAMSBURG IN — Formerly Licensed
23-A-0514 Class A ELAM KING — LEOLA PA — Formerly Licensed
23-A-0746 Class A Elam M Stoltzfus — OXFORD PA — Formerly Licensed
23-A-0719 Class A Elam M Stoltzfus — CHRISTIANA PA — Formerly Licensed
32-A-0908 Class A Elam Miller — Grabill IN 11/5/2027 Active
32-A-0492 Class A ELDON GRABER — LOOGOOTEE IN — Formerly Licensed
33-A-0608 Class A Eldon H Miller — ARTHUR IL — Formerly Licensed
42-A-1634 Class A ELDON MAST — BLOOMFIELD IA — Formerly Licensed
33-A-0563 Class A Eldon Plank — Arthur IL 4/12/2029 Active
34-A-0228 Class A — Breeder
Edward Hershberger
DBA: Rolling Acres Farm N Pets
Morley, MI Exp: 11/13/2026 Active
6 inspections clean
2024-05-10 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-09-07 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-08-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-07-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-08-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-10-28 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
42-A-1651 Class A — Breeder
Edwin Burkholder Lucille Burkholder
RICEVILLE, IA Exp: — Formerly Licensed
4 inspections clean
2022-07-28 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
8 non-critical PDF
2022-05-05 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
6 non-critical PDF
2021-06-17 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2020-12-07 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
32-A-0380 Class A — Breeder
EDWIN JAY LENGACHER
LOOGOOTEE, IN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
9 inspections clean
2022-11-10 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-12-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-02-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-08-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-08-09 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-09-05 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-07-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2016-06-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-12-09 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
43-A-6569 Class A — Breeder
Edwin L & Edna Miller
Lamar, MO Exp: — Formerly Licensed
2 inspections clean
2022-05-23 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2021-06-04 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
31-A-0872 Class A — Breeder
Edwin Nisley
Fredericksburg, OH Exp: — Formerly Licensed
1 inspection clean
2021-07-29 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
42-A-1696 Class A — Breeder
Edwin S Gingerich
Seymour, IA Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2023-10-23 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-01-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-09-27 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
31-A-0658 Class A — Breeder
EDWIN TROYER
FRESNO, OH Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2018-05-31 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-02-08 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-05-24 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #2
no violations PDF
43-A-6856 Class A — Breeder
Edwin V. Shetler
Madison, MO Exp: 3/13/2027 Active
2 inspections clean
2025-02-21 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-02-23 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
32-A-0269 Class A — Breeder
Edwin Wagler
LOOGOOTEE, IN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
9 inspections clean
2023-09-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-11-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-08-24 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-02-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-03-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-12-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-12-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-06-30 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-08-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
35-A-0494 Class A — Breeder
Edwin Z Leid Ruth M Leid Ervin H Leid
ATHENS, WI Exp: — Formerly Licensed
1 inspection clean
2022-01-12 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
43-A-4346 Class A — Breeder
Elaine Craig
DBA: Sunset Acres Kennel
Butler, MO Exp: 12/16/2026 Active
10 inspections clean
2026-06-17 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-03-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-10-17 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-11-09 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-09-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-10-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-09-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2017-06-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-03-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-01-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
43-A-4205 Class A — Breeder
Elaine K Wilson
Edgar Springs, MO Exp: 7/14/2029 Active
19 inspections clean
2026-06-29 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2026-03-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-12-29 — NEW SITE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-03-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-05-28 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-05-18 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-07-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-10-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-03-24 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-04-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

Showing most recent 10 of 19.

31-A-0744 Class A — Breeder
ELAM WICKEY ESTHER WICKEY
WILLSHIRE, OH Exp: — Formerly Licensed
5 inspections clean
2023-01-26 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-02-10 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-11-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-09-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-03-13 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
35-A-0532 Class A — Breeder
Elam E Allgyer
Darlington, WI Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2025-03-11 — FOCUSED INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-05-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2024-01-31 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
21-A-0193 Class A — Breeder
Elam E Hertzler Betty Hertzler
Lodi, NY Exp: — Formerly Licensed
11 inspections clean
2025-01-27 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-11-07 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2024-03-19 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-09-15 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-08-17 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2022-05-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-09-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-03-13 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-12-12 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2019-02-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF

Showing most recent 10 of 11.

23-A-0803 Class A — Breeder
Elam F Fisher
Loganton, PA Exp: 11/19/2027 Active
3 inspections clean
2026-01-30 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-03-10 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2024-11-08 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
32-A-0298 Class A — Breeder
ELAM FISHER
WILLIAMSBURG, IN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
5 inspections clean
2019-05-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-01-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-10-06 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-08-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-05-05 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
23-A-0514 Class A — Breeder
ELAM KING
LEOLA, PA Exp: — Formerly Licensed
2 inspections clean
2015-01-05 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2014-11-05 — ATTEMPTED INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
23-A-0746 Class A — Breeder
Elam M Stoltzfus
OXFORD, PA Exp: — Formerly Licensed
6 inspections clean
2023-07-25 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-06-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
5 non-critical PDF
2023-03-28 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
4 non-critical PDF
2022-08-08 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
3 non-critical PDF
2021-11-16 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 non-critical PDF
2021-08-18 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
23-A-0719 Class A — Breeder
Elam M Stoltzfus
CHRISTIANA, PA Exp: — Formerly Licensed
4 inspections clean
2022-09-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2022-01-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2021-07-29 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-01-11 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
32-A-0908 Class A — Breeder
Elam Miller
Grabill, IN Exp: 11/5/2027 Active
4 inspections clean
2025-02-12 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-08-15 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-10-20 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-11-02 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
32-A-0492 Class A — Breeder
ELDON GRABER
LOOGOOTEE, IN Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2016-07-07 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2015-02-05 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 non-critical PDF
2014-08-01 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #2
no violations PDF
33-A-0608 Class A — Breeder
Eldon H Miller
ARTHUR, IL Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2023-06-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-07-28 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-05-12 — PRE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
42-A-1634 Class A — Breeder
ELDON MAST
BLOOMFIELD, IA Exp: — Formerly Licensed
3 inspections clean
2022-02-14 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-01-07 — NEW SITE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2020-01-27 — PRELICENSE INSPECTION #1
no violations PDF
33-A-0563 Class A — Breeder
Eldon Plank
Arthur, IL Exp: 4/12/2029 Active
10 inspections clean
2026-02-24 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2025-04-01 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2024-02-22 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2023-02-01 — RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-11-02 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2021-02-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2019-04-18 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2018-04-19 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-10-03 — ROUTINE INSPECTION
no violations PDF
2016-04-08 — 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.