138 total dogs
No findings
Betty Yoder — Horizon Puppies
Yoder Backroad Kennel, Backroad Kennel
Millersburg, OH
Horrible Hundred
Breeder Snapshot
Betty Yoder — Horizon Puppies is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Millersburg, Ohio. Pawthenticity has 9 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2016. The most recent was February 1, 2024, with 218 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 2 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 218
- USDA Citations
- 2
- USDA License
- 31-A-0569
- USDA License Exp
- 2/2/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Betty Yoder — Horizon Puppies raises the following breed(s): Boston Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Shih Tzu, West Highland White Terrier, Yorkie.
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.
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154 total dogsNo findings
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142 total dogsNo findings
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🚫 Access
“A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 4:20 pm on 04-Jun-19.”
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286 total dogsNo findings
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219 total dogsNo findings
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🚫 Access
“A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 1:20pm on April 4, 2023.”
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245 total dogsNo findings
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218 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed May 2026.
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.
2015: Seven dead puppies; Severely embedded collar; Dogs in need of veterinary care
2016: Severe head wound; Failed inspection access; USDA license canceled
2021: Dogs with scabs; History of injured dogs; Failed inspection access
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Betty Yoder — Horizon Puppies a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Betty Yoder — Horizon Puppies is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 31-A-0569. The license expiration date on file is 2/2/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Betty Yoder — Horizon Puppies have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 218 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Betty Yoder — Horizon Puppies have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 2 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Betty Yoder — Horizon Puppies located?
Betty Yoder — Horizon Puppies's facility is registered in Millersburg, OH according to USDA records.
Has Betty Yoder — Horizon Puppies held more than one USDA license?
Betty Yoder — Horizon Puppies's current USDA license is 31-A-0569. 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 Betty Yoder — Horizon Puppies'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.
