Anita Gustin — Kings River Kennel

Horrible Hundred> 1 USDA License

Berryville, AR

Breeder Snapshot

Anita Gustin — Kings River Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Berryville, Arkansas. Pawthenticity has 16 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was August 4, 2025, with 170 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 13 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 71-B-0123 from 2014 to 2022, and current license 71-A-1430 from 2022 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
170
USDA Citations
13
USDA License
71-A-1430
USDA License Exp
10/6/2028

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Anita Gustin — Kings River Kennel raises the following breed(s): Chihuahua, Dachshund, French Bulldog, Jack Russell Terrier, Maltese, Mini Schnauzer, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Rat Terrier, Standard Schnauzer.

Chihuahua
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Maltese
Mini Schnauzer
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Rat Terrier
Standard Schnauzer

Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, inspection reports, 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.

Anita Gustin — Kings River Kennel — USDA License 71-B-0123 (previous)
  1. 3 CITATIONS
    248 total dogs
    Adult Pekingese salivating, tooth buildupAdult Dachshund tooth buildupAdult Chihuahua swollen red pawAdult Maltese glassy eyes, missing teeth
    “In the second sheltered building from the west there are three adults which need to be evaluated by the attending veterinarian. ... an adult male Pekingese, chip # ... was observed excessively salivating and had brown and green matter on the right upper canine tooth. ... one female Dashound, ... which has an accumulation of dark brown matter on the right canine tooth. ... an adult female Chihuahua, chip# ... which has an enlarged red area between the two middle digits of the left front paw. ... one adult male Maltese, chip# ... whose eyes were glassey with no teeth and had holes in the gums where the canines were once located.”
    Broken pen doors
    “The kennel consists of four sheltered buildings and one outdoor housing area. ... two enclosures whose doors separating the interior from the exterior portions are missing or are off their hinges.”
    Trash and waste outside pens
    “On the south side of the whelpingGiving birth to puppies. building there is a small outdoor housing area. On the exterior of the three enclosures there is old bedding, old waste material, discard materials and plastic.”
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  2. 5 CITATIONS
    244 total dogs
    DirectAdult French Bulldog overgrown nails, tartar, loose broken toothAdult Pomeranian tartar, gum discharge, open paw sore
    “In building #3 there is one adult black female French Bulldog, no ID, The animal's toe nails are to the point of growing sideways and need to be trimmed. There is dark matter buildup on all the animals teeth surfaces and one tooth is fractured with movement when touched. ... In sheltered building #2 there is an adult male Pomeranian, chip # 49353A653F, who has brown and green matter on all it's teeth surfaces. On the left cheek gum line of this animal there is green discharge. The animal also has a open ulcer on it's left front paw .”
    Repeat7 y/o Schnauzer hair loss, matted hair, tartarSchnauzer tartar, matted hairChihuahua open paw puncture
    “In sheltered building #3 there is one adult male Schnauzer approximately seven years old ... which has hair loss over it's rump area, back and under belly. The animal has matted hair around his prepuce ( sheath) area. The animal has dark matter buildup on all teeth surfaces with green matter on the gum line. One adult male Schnauzer ... has dark matter buildup on all teeth surfaces with matted hair spanning the upper and lower jaws lines. In sheltered building #2 there is one female Chihuahua ... whose right rear paw has an open puncture.”
    Standing water in pens
    “On the southern exterior of the whelpingGiving birth to puppies. building there are three ground enclosures, each containing two adults French Bulldogs. ... Running the length of the three enclosures there is standing water.”
    RepeatHole in wallBroken protruding wires
    “On the western exterior side of sheltered building #2 there is a two to three inch diameter hole in the building wall surface ... The last enclosure has broken protruding wires ... Two of the enclosures, containing two dogs each, have broken protruding wires.”
    RepeatFly specks and spider webs in buildings
    “The kennel consists of three sheltered buildings and a whelpingGiving birth to puppies. building. On the interior of all the buildings there is an accumulation of fly specks and spider webs on the light fixtures, pvc support framing, pvc water lines and around the window air conditioner.”
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  4. 4 CITATIONS
    206 total dogs
    DirectRepeatAdult Rat Terrier toenail growing sidewaysAdult Jack Russell green teeth
    “In building #3 there is one adult female Rat Terrier, ... whose toe nail on it's left front feet is growing sideways. ... there is a male Jack Russell, ... whose upper jaw teeth are covered in green matter. The animal flinched when inspectors attempted to touch his mouth area.”
    RepeatAdult Pomeranian matted hairJack Russell (Danny) red gums3 adult dogs bloody stoolExpired medications
    “In sheltered building #3 there is one adult female Pomeranian ... which has matted hair through-out it's torso area and around it's anus area. In building #1 there is a male Jack Russell Terrier, named Danny ... whose lower gum line on both sides are bright red. On the exterior of the same building there is one enclosures containing three adults who have bloody stool under their raised wire enclosure. ... In the whelpingGiving birth to puppies. building there are two containers of medications whose expiration date have passed.”
    Dirty food bowls
    “The kennel facility consists of three sheltered buildings and one indoor whelpingGiving birth to puppies. building. In all of the buildings the food receptacles need to be cleaned and sanitized to remove the fly specs, excretaAnimal waste — urine and feces., dark matter, spiders, webs, egg sacs, and or mold on the interior and exterior ... Affects one hundred ninety-three adults and sixty puppies.”
    RepeatFly specks and spider webs in buildings
    “On the interior of sheltered building #2 and in the whelpingGiving birth to puppies. building there is an accumulation of fly specks and spider webs on the light fixtures, pvc support framing, pvc water lines and around the window air conditioner.”
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  6. 1 CITATION
    205 total dogs
    Dog inventory records inaccurate
    “Inspection animal count of 141 adult dogs did not match the inventory provided with 178 adult dogs listed.”
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Anita Gustin — Kings River Kennel — USDA License 71-A-1430 (current)

Counts include adults and puppies. The dog-count color shows kennel size: green for smaller kennels, yellow for mid-size, and red for the largest (150 or more dogs). In the findings column, a red finding marks a critical citation.

Horrible Hundred

The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns. Below is a summary of the concerns noted in the report(s):

2015: Nine dogs needing care; Pomeranian with open ulcer; Maltese with dental disease

2016: Seven dogs needing care; Spider webs; Filthy conditions; Official warning

Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anita Gustin — Kings River Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Anita Gustin — Kings River Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 71-A-1430. The license expiration date on file is 10/6/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Anita Gustin — Kings River Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 170 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Anita Gustin — Kings River Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 13 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Anita Gustin — Kings River Kennel located?
Anita Gustin — Kings River Kennel's facility is registered in Berryville, AR according to USDA records.
Has Anita Gustin — Kings River Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Anita Gustin — Kings River Kennel's current USDA license is 71-A-1430. 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 Anita Gustin — Kings River 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.

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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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