USDA-Licensed Dog Breeders in Colorado
Browse all 10 active USDA-licensed dog breeders and dealers in Colorado. Each entry links to a full profile with inspection history from the USDA APHIS public database.
Note: USDA licensing applies only to breeders with more than 4 breeding females who sell dogs sight-unseen. Breeders operating in Colorado may also need a state-level Colorado breeder license. Small hobby breeders are often exempt from both.
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) .
| Certificate | Class | Name | DBA | City | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
84-A-0182 | Class A | Ann Malburg | Colorful Quills Hedgehogs | PEYTON | 7/5/2028 |
84-B-0142 | Class B | Beasties LLC | — | Pueblo | 5/30/2027 |
84-B-0072 | Class B | Colorado Serum Company | — | Denver | 11/30/2026 |
84-B-0140 | Class B | Highwind Exotics and Aquatics LLC | Parker Exotic Pets | Parker | 5/4/2028 |
84-B-0133 | Class B | Kraig Peel | — | FORT COLLINS | 8/26/2028 |
84-A-0213 | Class A | Nancy Hatton | — | Yoder | 7/16/2027 |
84-B-0139 | Class B | National Mill Dog Rescue | — | Peyton | 3/25/2027 |
84-A-0219 | Class A | Parker Exotic Pets LLC | — | Parker | 7/6/2026 |
84-B-0101 | Class B | PATRICIA SHELLABARGER | — | Moffat | 10/11/2028 |
84-B-0138 | Class B | R B Enterprises Inc. | Scaled N Tails | Colorado Springs | 10/25/2028 |
Related Resources
- Colorado State Breeder Licensing Requirements — State-specific rules that may apply in addition to USDA federal licensing.
- How to Verify a Dog Breeder's License — Buyer's guide to confirming a breeder is legitimately licensed.
- Reading USDA Inspection Reports — Understand violation categories and what they mean.
- Search All USDA Licensees — Search all 50 states by name, certificate, or city.