44 total dogs
No findings
Brenda Walter — Hidden Valley Farms
Horrible Hundred
Green Castle, MO
Breeder Snapshot
Brenda Walter — Hidden Valley Farms is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Green Castle, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 18 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent counted inspection was December 5, 2024, with 68 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 12 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 68
- USDA Citations
- 12
- USDA License
- 43-B-0425
- USDA License Exp
- 1/16/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Brenda Walter — Hidden Valley Farms raises the following breed(s): Beagle, Dogue de Bordeaux, French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Labrador Retriever, Mastiff, Poodle, 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.
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73 total dogsNo findings
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6 CITATIONS54 total dogsSchnauzer birthing problems, puppies diedDogue de Bordeaux head wound, eye discharge
“A female Schnauzer, microchip ... had whelped 2 puppies in her outdoor enclosure ... 3 of the puppies died shortly after birth and the remaining 3 puppies died overnight ... A female Dogue de Bordeaux, microchip ... was observed with a linear superficial wound on the top of her head ... yellowish discharge coming from both eyes with some brown to yellowish dried crusted material around both eyes.”
Dirty wet bedding in outdoor shelters“There is an accumulation of old compacted, wet/dry, dirty bedding in the outdoor shelters of 4 enclosures affecting 8 adult dogs and 4 puppies. ... shredded paper that has become wet and compacted with some fecal material. ... compacted, dirty and wet/dry straw.”
Indoor facility too hot“A female Schnauzer was being housed in an indoor facility that exceeded the temperature parameters. ... The temperature inside of the indoor facility was measured to be 88.4 degrees Fahrenheit at 1:00 pm and 94.4 degrees at 3:51pm. ... the dog was beginning to pant with its mouth partly open and her tongue extending.”
Sheltered facility over 85°F“12 adult dogs and 10 puppies were being housed in a sheltered facility that exceeded the temperature parameters. ... The temperature inside of the sheltered facility was measured at 90.9 degrees Fahrenheit ... and 92.3 degrees Fahrenheit ... One litter of Schnauzer puppies inside was observed spread out over the floor of the enclosure and not huddled together ...”
DirectPuppies outdoors in heatNo fans“The licensee has puppies housed in two outdoor enclosure ... outside air temperature recorded to be 89.4 degrees Fahrenheit ... The licensee did have a letter ... that stated ... Anything over 85, they must be cooled with fans ... At the time of inspection the licensee was not using any fans ... The 3 Poodle puppies were starting to pant rapidly”
Active wasp nests in dog areas“Inside of a shelter in an outdoor enclosure, housing 1 adult dog and 3 puppies, there is an active wasp nest. In an indoor facility, housing 1 adult dog, there is also an active wasp nest. ... there were wasps present and flying around.”
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26 total dogsNo findings
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61 total dogsNo findings
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5 CITATIONS43 total dogsFrench Mastiff (Cameron) limping, no vet evaluation or treatment
“An female French Mastiff, 'Cameron' ... was observed limping on her left front leg. ... the licensee has not had the dog evaluated by a veterinarian and the dog is still limping ... The dog is not receiving any treatment for the current condition.”
Sharp screws in shelters“There are sharp points from screws protruding downward and at the dogs level around the opening of 2 igloo style shelters, affecting 4 dogs.”
Chewed wooden surfaces“Inside of a sheltered enclosure, containing 3 French Bulldogs, there are wooden surfaces, both inside and outside, that have been chewed. The chewed surface of these surfaces do not allow for proper sanitization to occur.”
Not enough beddingWet bedding“In an enclosure, housing 1 Male Beagle ... not enough bedding provided ... bare floor visible ... In an outdoor enclosure, housing 2 dogs, the bedding inside of the shelter was partially wet and semi- compacted.”
Trash and clutter around dog areas“There is a lean to style building located close to an indoor facility, a sheltered facility, and several outdoor enclosures, affecting 22 adult dogs and 5 puppies, that has an accumulation of unused and recently used cages, totes, buckets, heat lamps, self feeders, and other miscellaneous items ... a lot of shredded paper and leaves accumulated through out ... There is a significant amount of shredded paper both inside and outside of an unoccupied enclosure ...”
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53 total dogsNo findings
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43 total dogsNo findings
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73 total dogsNo findings
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58 total dogsNo findings
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85 total dogsNo findings
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69 total dogsNo findings
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90 total dogsNo findings
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70 total dogsNo findings
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73 total dogsNo findings
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68 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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):
2023: Thin dog; Open wound; Green eye discharge
2025: Bleeding dog; Missing thin dog; Strong odor
2026: Thin dogs; Unresponsive dog; Dog with sores
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
The Humane Society's Horrible Hundred report is the result of extensive research and investigation. Please consider supporting the Humane Society's efforts with a donation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brenda Walter — Hidden Valley Farms a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Brenda Walter — Hidden Valley Farms is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-B-0425. The license expiration date on file is 1/16/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Brenda Walter — Hidden Valley Farms have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 68 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Brenda Walter — Hidden Valley Farms have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 12 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Brenda Walter — Hidden Valley Farms located?
Brenda Walter — Hidden Valley Farms's facility is registered in Green Castle, MO according to USDA records.
Has Brenda Walter — Hidden Valley Farms held more than one USDA license?
Brenda Walter — Hidden Valley Farms's current USDA license is 43-B-0425. 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 Brenda Walter — Hidden Valley Farms'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.
Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
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.
