USDA-Licensed Dog Breeders in Montana
Browse all 4 active USDA-licensed dog breeders and dealers in Montana. Each entry links to a full profile with inspection history from the USDA APHIS public database.
Note: Montana does not require a state-level breeder license, but federal USDA rules still apply to breeders with more than 4 breeding females who sell dogs sight-unseen. See Montana licensing rules for details.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81-A-0055 | Class A | Crysta Pagniano | Zootown Hedgehogs | Missoula | 8/17/2027 |
81-A-0056 | Class A | Leroy Arneson | — | Belgrade | 5/23/2027 |
81-A-0058 | Class A | Rivers Edge Wildlife LLC | — | Kalispell | 5/17/2029 |
81-A-0054 | Class A | Sandra L Schubarth | Dracut Kennels | Vaughn | 6/27/2029 |
Related Resources
- Montana 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.