Darian Clayton – Clayton Farms Australian Shepherds is linked to 6 public inspection reports from USDA.
Breed(s)
Not listed in current public records
Latest inspectionJanuary 27, 2025Latest Dog Count2928 adults · 1 puppyUSDA licenses — 2 on file43-A-6568, 43-A-6887Missouri licenseInspections on file6 USDA
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Darian Clayton – Clayton Farms Australian Shepherds is linked to 6 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from May 2021 to January 2025.
Across 6 inspections between May 2021 and January 2025, inspectors recorded between 29 dogs and 104 dogs at Darian Clayton – Clayton Farms Australian Shepherds. The most recent count was 29 dogs on January 27, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
May 26, 2021
USDA 43-A-6568
Routine inspection
73 dogs
None
August 18, 2021
USDA 43-A-6568
Routine inspection
104 dogs
None
September 13, 2022
USDA 43-A-6568
Routine inspection
83 dogs
None
November 30, 2023
USDA 43-A-6568
Routine inspection
80 dogs
1 finding
September 18, 2024
USDA 43-A-6887
Routine inspection
55 dogs
None
January 27, 2025
USDA 43-A-6887
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
November 30, 2023 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-6568
80 dogs recorded (46 adults · 34 puppies).
Shelters missing wind/rain breaks
Four outdoor enclosures housing a total of 8 adult dogs had shelters that did not have wind/rain breaks at the entrance. Wind/rain breaks are necessary to protect the dogs from wind and to prevent the dogs from getting wet while in their shelters. The licensee must ensure that all shelters have a wind/rain break at the entrance at all times.
Has Darian Clayton – Clayton Farms Australian Shepherds been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 6 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Darian Clayton – Clayton Farms Australian Shepherds keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, January 27, 2025, inspectors counted 29 dogs (28 adults · 1 puppy). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Darian Clayton – Clayton Farms Australian Shepherds hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.