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.
43 Class A Breeders
12 Class B Dealers
55 Total in IL
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.
| Certificate | Class | Name | DBA | City | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33-A-0631 | Class A | Todd and Lisa Stroud | — | Bartonville | 5/28/2027 |
33-A-0515 | Class A | Victor Graber | SUNSET KENNELS | SULLIVAN | 6/23/2026 |
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.