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Bob Hughes — Southwest Auction Service
Wheaton, MO
Breeder Snapshot
Bob Hughes — Southwest Auction Service is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Wheaton, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 39 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was December 6, 2025, with 406 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors documented no citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 406
- USDA Citations
- 0
- USDA License
- 43-B-0386
- USDA License Exp
- 7/20/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Bob Hughes — Southwest Auction Service raises the following breed(s): Bernese Mountain Dog, Bichon Frise, Bloodhound, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bull Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cavapoo, Chihuahua, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Havanese, Italian Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, Maltese, Maltipoo, Mini Australian Shepherd, Mini Poodle, Mini Schnauzer, Papillon, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, Silky Terrier, Standard Poodle, Toy Poodle, West Highland White Terrier, Yorkie, Yorkipoo.
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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406 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bob Hughes — Southwest Auction Service a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Bob Hughes — Southwest Auction Service is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-B-0386. The license expiration date on file is 7/20/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Bob Hughes — Southwest Auction Service have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 406 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Bob Hughes — Southwest Auction Service have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 0 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Bob Hughes — Southwest Auction Service located?
Bob Hughes — Southwest Auction Service's facility is registered in Wheaton, MO according to USDA records.
Has Bob Hughes — Southwest Auction Service held more than one USDA license?
Bob Hughes — Southwest Auction Service's current USDA license is 43-B-0386. 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 Bob Hughes — Southwest Auction Service'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.
