Chris McGill — Chris's Kennel

McAlester, OK

Horrible Hundred

Breeder Snapshot

Chris McGill — Chris's Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Mcalester, Oklahoma. Pawthenticity has 19 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was August 19, 2025, with 61 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 16 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
61
USDA Citations
16
USDA License
73-A-1257
USDA License Exp
6/15/2027

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Chris McGill — Chris's Kennel raises the following breed(s): Bernese Mountain Dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Mini Pinscher, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Yorkie.

Bernese Mountain Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Mini Pinscher
Pomeranian
Shih Tzu
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.

  1. 182 total dogs
    ⚠️ Outdoor Housing
    “There were no wind and rain breaks at the entrance to 6 outdoor shelter structures housing 10 dogs.”
    ⚠️ Outdoor Housing
    “There is one wooden shelter structure with wood surfaces that were no longer impervious to moisture, the front of a large wooden dog house the wood at bottom of the entrance had been chewed and the surface appears rough.”
    View PDF →
  2. 170 total dogs
    ⚠️ Outdoor Housing · Repeat
    “There were no wind and rain breaks at the entrance to 6 outdoor shelter structures housing 10 dogs,dogs do have a shed cover over dog houses.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “The big dog whelping building has several dog doors that have an accumulation dirt and grime on the doggie doors.”
    View PDF →
  3. 146 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “There is a cavilier type dog black and white microchip number 4A3B7A7568 dob 2-26-2007.”
    ⚠️ Enclosures
    “The kennel has plastic pipes around the outside of each enclosure inside the fence to contain the gravel used.”
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  14. 124 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “A litter of nursing Miniature Pinscher puppies were laying in a kennel with their dam.”
    ⚠️ Records
    “The licensee was maintaining records at the facility that were missing required information.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “The washdowns under the whelping enclosures had excessive accumulation of standing fecal contaminated water.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “In the dog food storage area trash, junk, and chemicals are being stored directly next to the dog food.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “In the whelping kennel there was a severe accumulation of cockroaches.”
    ⚠️ Employees
    “The licensee admitted they allow the one part time employee to clean the kennel and care for the dogs without supervision.”
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  19. 61 total dogs
    ⚠️ Records
    “A cage housing six puppies and the mother had no cage card for identification.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “The washdowns under the kennel enclosures had an excessive accumulation of discarded feed, fecal material, and standing contaminated water.”
    View PDF →

Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.

Records last reviewed June 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: Thin dogs; Wounds; Sanitation violations

2023: Dead and ailing puppies; Roaches in kennel; Sold to Petland

2026: Dirty conditions; Cleaning violations; Repeat offender

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chris McGill — Chris's Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Chris McGill — Chris's Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 73-A-1257. The license expiration date on file is 6/15/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Chris McGill — Chris's Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 61 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Chris McGill — Chris's Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 16 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Chris McGill — Chris's Kennel located?
Chris McGill — Chris's Kennel's facility is registered in McAlester, OK according to USDA records.
Has Chris McGill — Chris's Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Chris McGill — Chris's Kennel's current USDA license is 73-A-1257. 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 Chris McGill — Chris's 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.

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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