Breeder Database / Oklahoma
Updated July 22, 2026

Chris McGill – Chris's Kennel

McAlester, Oklahoma

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Chris McGill – Chris's Kennel is linked to 20 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Bernese Mountain Dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Mini Pinscher, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Yorkie
Latest inspectionJuly 22, 2026
Latest Dog Count3121 adults · 10 puppies
USDA license73-A-1257
Exp. 6/15/2027
Oklahoma license
Inspections on file20 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Chris McGill – Chris's Kennel is linked to 20 public inspection reports, carrying 17 inspector findings, from March 2014 to July 2026.

Across 18 inspections between March 2014 and July 2026, inspectors recorded between 31 dogs and 182 dogs at Chris McGill – Chris's Kennel. The most recent count was 31 dogs on July 22, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
March 28, 2014USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection182 dogs2 findings
October 1, 2014USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection170 dogs2 findings
December 11, 2014USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection146 dogs4 findings
December 16, 2014USDA 73-A-1257Focused inspection145 dogsNone
May 19, 2015USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection118 dogsNone
December 10, 2015USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection153 dogsNone
July 13, 2016USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection117 dogsNone
October 25, 2016USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection138 dogsNone
February 22, 2017USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection124 dogsNone
April 5, 2018USDA 73-A-1257Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
August 23, 2018USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection153 dogsNone
December 12, 2019USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection143 dogsNone
April 14, 2022USDA 73-A-1257Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
May 19, 2022USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection124 dogs7 findings
June 7, 2022USDA 73-A-1257Focused inspection92 dogsNone
September 20, 2022USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection84 dogsNone
January 12, 2023USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection95 dogsNone
May 30, 2024USDA 73-A-1257Re-license inspection58 dogsNone
August 19, 2025USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection61 dogs2 findings
July 22, 2026USDA 73-A-1257Routine inspection31 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

March 28, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 73-A-1257

182 dogs recorded (134 adults · 48 puppies).

  • No wind breaks on shelters

    There were no wind and rain breaks at the entrance to 6 outdoor shelter structures housing 10 dogs. Dogs having little or no protection from the wind, snow or rain could experience difficulty conserving body heat. The licensee must insure all outdoor shelter structures have wind and rain breaks at all times for the health and well being of the dogs. To be corrected to protect the animals from all weather extremes. To be corrected by june 16 2014

  • Wooden shelter not moisture-proof

    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. This area can harbor pests and bacteria. The applicant must repair or replace this area and seal or paint all wooden surfaces so they are impervious to moisture. To be corrected to allow the required cleaning of this area and to maintain wood surfaces impervious to moisture. To be corrected by june 16 2014

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October 1, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 73-A-1257

170 dogs recorded (140 adults · 30 puppies).

  • Outdoor shelters missing wind breaks (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. Dogs having little or no protection from the wind, snow, or rain could experience difficulty conserving body heat. The licensee must insure all outdoor structures have wind and rain breaks at all times for the health and well being of the dogs.

  • Dog doors and walls dirty

    The big dog whelping building has several dog doors that have an accumulation dirt and grime on the doggie doors. This building also has some dust on the wire on top of the panel on top of the cage. And dust dirt on the walls. This building needs a good general cleaning to protect the dogs from any harmful bacteria that may be present. To be corrected by October 8 2014

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December 11, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 73-A-1257

146 dogs recorded (115 adults · 31 puppies).

  • Cavalier-type left eye discharge (Direct)

    There is a cavilier type dog black and white microchip number 4A3B7A7568 dob 2-26-2007. this dog had a discharge of matter around his left eye.

  • Bernese Mountain Dog thin, ear sore (Direct)

    To be corrected by 12-15-2014 There is a female bernese mountain dog microchip number 4541683131 dob 11-13-2003 black with brown and white trim.. This dog appears to be in thin condition and was observed pushing her head area on the fence and rubbing her head ear area on the fence while moving down the fence. Upon closer observation the ears appear dirty inside and she has a sore on right ear approximate size between 1 and 2 inch diameter of scabs. This dog was also observed shaking her head, scratching with her back legs at front legs and just scratching motions while sitting. This dog also has an excessive accumulation of brown and grey color substance along the cheek teeth.

  • Bernese-type female thin with hip sore (Direct)

    There is another Bernese type female dog dob 11-13-2013 microchip number 453F105746. black with brown and white trim. This dog was observed in thin condition, shaking her head and scratching with her back legs this dog also had hair loss on top of hips with an open appearing sore approximately 1 inch by 2 inches in this area of hair loss. This dog also has a brownish to grey accumulation along the cheek teeth.

  • Plastic perimeter pipes disconnected

    The kennel has plastic pipes around the outside of each enclosure inside the fence to contain the gravel used. Some of these pipes have become disconnected and are open to the weather, with some also sticking up in the air, these pipes and the debri they hold inside can harbor vermin fleas etc. These pipes need to be maintained and constructed in a way that they remain structurally sound or are completely covered and are not open to the weather giving vermin a protected place to live. This needs to be corrected and maintained by Jan 1 2015

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May 19, 2022 — Routine inspection, USDA 73-A-1257

124 dogs recorded (100 adults · 24 puppies).

  • Min Pin puppy deceased with skin sloughing off, a second puppy deceased with flies on nose, a third puppy listless, and three living puppies huddled next to them (Direct, WTF)

    A litter of nursing Miniature Pinscher puppies were laying in a kennel with their dam. One puppy was deceased and decaying with its skin and fur sloughing off, a second puppy was deceased with flies going in and out of its nose, a third puppy was laying listless with shallow breathing, and three living puppies were huddled next to them. The licensee was unaware of the dead and severely ill puppies as she hadn't observed the puppies in two days. Observations of animals should be accomplished daily to allow for information to be relayed to the veterinarian in a timely manner. The inspection was paused and the licensee immediately took the listless puppy, the three littermates, and dam to the veterinarian.

  • Cage cards missing; Form 7005 mismatch

    The licensee was maintaining records at the facility that were missing required information. Cage cards were missing from cages with litters. The APHIS Form 7005 had more dogs listed than what were on hand. Proper record keeping is required for tracking and tracing purposes. The licensee must make, keep and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the required information at all times. Correct by: May 30, 2022

  • Birthing washdowns with fecal water (Direct)

    The washdowns under the whelping enclosures had excessive accumulation of standing fecal contaminated water. In some of these enclosures the dogs were not able to avoid contact with the fecal matter when using the outdoor runs. This resulted in a strong odor of feces and attracted flies. The licensee wasn’t aware of when the last time the wash downs were cleaned properly. A buildup of feces could cause the dog to become soiled, could attract pests, and could also increase the risk of disease. Excreta and food waste must be removed from primary enclosures daily. The licensee must remove the feces from the affected enclosure and ensure that all waste is removed from each enclosure daily. Cleaning of the washdowns must be done as often as necessary to prevent buildup of feces, odors, and attracting pests. Licensee corrected at the time of the inspection.

  • Dog food stored near trash, chemicals (Direct)

    In the dog food storage area trash, junk, and chemicals are being stored directly next to the dog food. There is an open bag of any chemicals within one foot of the stored dog food. Rodent droppings were also seen around the stored dog food and an open box of dog treats.

  • Organic matter, pest remains on surfaces (Direct)

    Rodent droppings were also seen around the stored dog food and an open box of dog treats. … Inside the whelping building there’s an accumulation of organic matter on floors next to the dogs primary enclosures. An accumulation of deceased pests and organic matter is also on wall and on the air conditioning unit.

  • Cockroaches falling from the ceiling (Direct, WTF)

    In the whelping kennel there was a severe accumulation of cockroaches. Cockroaches were seen in the dog food the dogs were eating, in the kennels, on the air conditioner, on the walls, and were falling from the ceiling during the time of the inspection. An effective program for the control of insects and pests must be established and maintained to promote the health and well-being of the animals living in the kennel. Correct by: May 27, 2022

  • Part-time employee unsupervised caring for dogs

    The licensee admitted they allow the one part time employee to clean the kennel and care for the dogs without supervision. Inside the whelping building there’s an accumulation of organic matter on floors next to the dogs’ primary enclosures. Inside the dog food storage area there is an accumulation of trash and junk with signs of pests present and chemicals being stored near the dog food. There is an accumulation of cockroaches in the whelping barn. A buildup of fecal material water on the washouts underneath the whelping building cages. Employees must have the knowledge and experience to carry out the level of husbandry practices and care required by the Animal Welfare Act. Supervision must be done by the licensee daily to ensure proper care for the animals. Correct by: May 31, 2022

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August 19, 2025 — Routine inspection, USDA 73-A-1257

61 dogs recorded (31 adults · 30 puppies).

  • Six puppies and mother missing ID

    A cage housing six puppies and the mother had no cage card for identification. A single housed puppy had no cage card or other means of identification. Each dealer shall make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the following information concerning each dog or cat purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession or under his or her control, or which is transported, euthanized, sold, or otherwise disposed of by that dealer or exhibitor. The records shall include any offspring born of any animal while in his or her possession or under his or her control. The licensee must ensure that all puppies have an appropriate method of identification. To be corrected by 8-25-2025.

  • Feces and feed piled under kennels

    The washdowns under the kennel enclosures had an excessive accumulation of discarded feed, fecal material, and standing contaminated water. The buildup of organic materials could attract pests and may increase the risk of disease. Excreta and food waste must be removed from primary enclosures daily, and from under primary enclosures as often as necessary to prevent an excessive accumulation of feces and food waste, to prevent soiling of the dogs or cats contained in the primary enclosures, and to reduce disease hazards, insects, pests and odors. The pans under primary enclosures with grill-type floors and the ground areas under raised runs with mesh or slatted floors must be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of feces and food waste and to reduce disease hazards pests, insects, and odors. The licensee must clean these washdowns and ensure they are cleaned as often as necessary to protect the welfare of the animals. To be corrected by 8-25-2025.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Chris McGill – Chris's Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 17 problems across 20 visits, 1 of them a repeat of an earlier one. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Chris McGill – Chris's Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, July 22, 2026, inspectors counted 31 dogs (21 adults · 10 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Chris McGill – Chris's Kennel raise?

The records name Bernese Mountain Dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Mini Pinscher, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Yorkie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Chris McGill – Chris's Kennel hold?

  • USDA licence 73-A-1257 — expires 6/15/2027

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