USDA-Licensed Dog Breeders in Illinois
Browse all 55 active USDA-licensed dog breeders and dealers in Illinois. 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 Illinois may also need a state-level Illinois 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33-B-0429 | Class B | The Animal Store, Inc. | — | Lincolnwood | 11/21/2028 |
33-A-0631 | Class A | Todd and Lisa Stroud | — | Bartonville | 5/28/2027 |
33-A-0614 | Class A | Wagging Tails LLC | — | Ava | 2/1/2028 |
33-A-0568 | Class A | Willard Helmuth | — | Arthur | 5/16/2027 |
33-B-0439 | Class B | Yvonne Dahnke Douglas Dahnke | Dahnkes Pine Patch | Martinsville | 9/7/2028 |
Related Resources
- Illinois 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.