Abram & Elsa Martin — Moreau Creek Kennel

Tipton, MO

Breeder Snapshot

Abram & Elsa Martin — Moreau Creek Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Tipton, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 14 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was March 19, 2025, with 80 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 6 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
80
USDA Citations
6
USDA License
43-A-3834
USDA License Exp
4/2/2027

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Abram & Elsa Martin — Moreau Creek Kennel raises the following breed(s): Maltese.

Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, pet store records, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVIs). While we strive for accuracy, this information may not be accurate, current, or complete.

USDA Inspections

USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.

  1. 97 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “There was an adult, approximately 8 years old, female white Maltese (#083) with a dental condition.”
  2. 84 total dogs
    ⚠️ Housing
    “Inside one enclosure housing two adult dogs, there was solid plastic-like flooring material that overlapped the flooring underneath it creating a small space between the two layers of flooring.”

Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.

Records last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abram & Elsa Martin — Moreau Creek Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Abram & Elsa Martin — Moreau Creek Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-3834. The license expiration date on file is 4/2/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Abram & Elsa Martin — Moreau Creek Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 80 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Abram & Elsa Martin — Moreau Creek Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 6 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Abram & Elsa Martin — Moreau Creek Kennel located?
Abram & Elsa Martin — Moreau Creek Kennel's facility is registered in Tipton, MO according to USDA records.
Has Abram & Elsa Martin — Moreau Creek Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Abram & Elsa Martin — Moreau Creek Kennel's current USDA license is 43-A-3834. If a previous license is listed in the profile header above, this breeder has held more than one USDA license over time.
Where can I view Abram & Elsa Martin — Moreau Creek Kennel's original USDA inspection reports?
Every inspection on this profile links to the original USDA PDF — the same document inspectors filed. Click any inspection above to open the source report.

Pawthenticity summarizes public inspection records from USDA APHIS to help people make informed decisions. The findings, citation codes, and dates shown are drawn directly from those records and reflect conditions documented on the inspection date(s) shown — they may not reflect current operations. Category and severity labels are our summary of the USDA's own findings, not independent judgments about a breeder. If you believe any information here is inaccurate or out of date, please submit a correction.

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