43 total dogs
No findings
Carla Pederson — Pederson Farms
> 1 USDA License
Freeman, SD
Breeder Snapshot
Carla Pederson — Pederson Farms is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Freeman, South Dakota. Pawthenticity has 20 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was January 29, 2026, with 31 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 7 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 46-A-0037 from 2014 to 2025, and current license 46-A-0435 from 2025 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 31
- USDA Citations
- 7
- USDA License
- 46-A-0435
- USDA License Exp
- 6/18/2028
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.
Carla Pederson — Pederson Farms — USDA License 46-A-0037 (previous)
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51 total dogsNo findings
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6 CITATIONS34 total dogsTrash and equipment piled in kennel alleyway
“The alleyway of the kennel there was an accumulation of woodchip bedding, shredded paper, bags and heat lamps. ... Housing facilities and areas must be kept free of any accumulation of trash, discarded matter and equipment.”
Chewed dirty water bucketsChewed dirty plastic boards“There were five plastic water receptacles used water the dogs. These plastic buckets were excessively chewed ... There was brown grime ... The back wall for four enclosures had pieces of plastic board ... These plastic boards were chewed around the edges. There was gray grime ...”
Dirty pen dividers, walls, and dog doors“Several of the plastic enclosure dividers, back walls and dog doors had an accumulation of brown grime or waste on the surface.”
Dog food stored open on floorClutter around food“In the feed storage shed, the dog food used to feed the dogs was stored on the floor next to the wall. There were two open bags of dog food. Also, there was an uncovered bucket of corn intermingled with the open bags of dog food. There was empty dog food bags, boxes and taxi carriers piled in and around the dog food.”
Sharp points in pens“enclosures three and four had sharp points protruding into the enclosures ... approximately ¾ inches long and at eye level of the dogs”
Grimy water bowls“Five watering receptacles used to water 14 adult dogs had an accumulation of gray to brown grime or debris inside the receptacles. ... bedding and an accumulation of brown grime or debris at the bottom of some of the receptacles. ... watering receptacles are not be cleaned and sanitized often enough.”
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35 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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55 total dogsNo findings
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54 total dogsNo findings
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55 total dogsNo findings
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60 total dogsNo findings
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54 total dogsNo findings
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52 total dogsNo findings
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46 total dogsNo findings
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49 total dogsNo findings
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52 total dogsNo findings
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56 total dogsNo findings
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40 total dogsNo findings
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30 total dogsNo findings
Carla Pederson — Pederson Farms — USDA License 46-A-0435 (current)
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32 total dogsNo findings
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35 total dogsNo findings
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31 total dogsNo findings
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carla Pederson — Pederson Farms a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Carla Pederson — Pederson Farms is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 46-A-0435. The license expiration date on file is 6/18/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Carla Pederson — Pederson Farms have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 31 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Carla Pederson — Pederson Farms have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 7 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Carla Pederson — Pederson Farms located?
Carla Pederson — Pederson Farms's facility is registered in Freeman, SD according to USDA records.
Has Carla Pederson — Pederson Farms held more than one USDA license?
Carla Pederson — Pederson Farms's current USDA license is 46-A-0435. 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 Carla Pederson — Pederson 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.
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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.
