USDA-Licensed Dog Breeders in Connecticut
Browse all 6 active USDA-licensed dog breeders and dealers in Connecticut. 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 Connecticut may also need a state-level Connecticut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16-A-0004 | Class A | Ann Salamon | Connecticut Hedgehogs | Canton | 9/23/2027 |
16-A-0007 | Class A | Evan Halpine-Berger | — | Windham | 7/9/2029 |
16-B-0044 | Class B | Joel Valentine | Valentine Royal Breed | Bridgeport | 6/1/2029 |
16-B-0042 | Class B | Lionshare Educational Organization | Zoological Center at Lionshare Farm | Stamford | 9/7/2028 |
16-B-0037 | Class B | Patricia Doubleday | AMAZING ANIMALZ | Danielson | 6/5/2026 |
16-B-0043 | Class B | Tamara Sevigny | SECT EXOTICS | LYME | 7/11/2026 |
Related Resources
- Connecticut 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.