Instant access to inspection records for USDA licensed breeders — in one searchable database.
We pull inspection reports straight from the USDA — the same records government inspectors leave after every visit.
Each report becomes a summary: inspection dates, dog counts, any noted concerns, and license status — all in one place.
Read the full profile, view the original PDFs we link, and ask more informed questions before bringing a puppy home.
One consistent format, every record. Each profile links to the original USDA and/or state PDFs so you can verify the source for yourself.
Each page lists licensed breeders and their federal and state records.
Each page lists licensed breeders and their federal and state records.
That’s a personal choice — and there are responsible paths in every direction. Millions of wonderful dogs are in shelters and rescue groups. Many other dogs come from careful, licensed breeders. Pawthenticity exists for people who choose the breeder path, so they can make that choice with eyes open.
Two numbers tell you a lot: the number of dogs on site, and the number of breeds the kennel raises. Responsible breeders usually focus on one or two breeds, so they know each line deeply, and they keep their dog counts small enough to give every animal real attention. Larger dog counts and longer breed lists tend to point to volume-focused operations. We show both on every profile so you can weigh them together.
USDA licensing allows commercial-scale kennels as long as they meet minimum standards. Whether that scale is appropriate is a debate — and one of the reasons transparency matters. We don’t tell you whether a number is too high. We show you what’s on record so you can decide what feels right for the dog you bring home.
Donate. Pawthenticity is a small nonprofit — every dollar helps us pull more inspection records, summarize more reports, and bring more states into the database. We don’t run ads or sell data. Your contributions are what keep this work going and the database free for anyone who needs it.
Pawthenticity is a nonprofit project. Your support pays for record requests, hosting, and the work of turning raw inspection PDFs into clear breeder profiles.
