David D Yoder is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Pawthenticity has 10 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was March 16, 2026, with 59 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 18 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 31-A-0179 from 2014 to 2015, and current license 31-A-0865 from 2021 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
59
USDA Citations
18
USDA License
31-A-0865
USDA License Exp
6/22/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, David D Yoder raises the following breed(s): Beagle, Maltese, Yorkie.
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.
David D Yoder — USDA License 31-A-0179 (previous)
4 CITATIONS
29 total dogs
Male Yorkie tartar · Male Maltese tartar
“Male Yorkie ... was found with extensive build up of brown material on its teeth ... Male Maltese ... was found with excessive build-up of brown material on it teeth.”
2 dogs needed veterinary care
“Two dogs were found in need of veterinary care during this inspection. ... the second dog was found without his knowledge of the condition.”
Short-haired dogs housed outdoors without vet approval
“This faciity is housing short haired dogs outdoors. ... there is no statement from the attending approving this housing for these dogs ...”
Not enough bedding in outdoor shelters
“Six adult dogs are being housed in an outdoor facility ... have only a carpet in their shelters as bedding. Temperature during this inspeciton was 33 degrees F. One shelter box had the carpert lying outside on the coated metal wire floor.”
“A tri-colored female Beagle without ID was found with excessively long toenails that require trimming.”
Adult female Beagle no ID, overgrown nails
“One adult female tri-colored Beagle ws found in the kennel without identification. This dog was also noted to have excessively long toenails that require trimming.”
Chewed, worn shelters
“Most of the plastic shelters being used for the dogs housed in the outdoor facility are chewed and worn on the edges and at the entryways. These shelters are not in good repair and require maintenance or replacement.”
Drainage system not working, runoff on ground
“The drainage system for the outside washdowns of the sheltered kennel and the outdoor kennel is not functioning properly. ... excessive splash over of this runoff lying on the ground next to the pipes and areas where the washdowns do not connect to the pipes properly allowing the runoff to fall to the ground.”
Chewed feeders · Caked feed in feeder
“Many of the self-feeders being used at this facility are worn and chewed. ... One self-feeder was found in the first outdoor enclosure housing an adult female and 6 puppies with caked feed in the bottom.”
DirectRepeatFemale Yorkie tartar, red gums · Male Yorkie tartar, missing teeth, drooling
“Female Yorkie #14 has excessive tartar on all teeth ... The gums above the upper molars and upper canine teeth are also bright red in color ... Male Yorkie #33 has tartar build-up on all of its teeth ... It is missing several teeth including lower incisors ... This dog is also drooling significantly from its mouth.”
DirectRepeat2 dogs needing vet care
“Two dogs were found in need of veterinary care ... The licensee was unaware of the condition of both of these dogs and no documentation of treatment or care was on hand concerning these dogs.”
Dirty pens
“Most of the inside enclosures in the sheltered facility have surfaces in contact with the dogs that are dirty and require cleaning. There are fecal smears, grime build-up and dirt in all of the corners of the enclosures and on enclosure walls.”
DirectRepeatNo bedding in outdoor shelters
“Six adult dogs are being housed outdoors with shelters that have no bedding. ... The outside temperature during this inspection was 16 degrees F. ... Straw, hay, or other bedding is required to allow these dogs to nest and maintain body heat.”
RepeatDirty self-feeders
“Two self-feeders being used in the sheltered kennel at this facility were found to be dirty, and contained caked feed in them.”
Feces not removed daily
“Several outside runs for the sheltered kennel have feces in excess of one day in them ... the licensee must ensure that all primary enclosures have feces removed on a daily basis”
“The applicant does not maintain complete medical records for all adult dogs. ... 16 adult dogs were overdue for the distemper and parvovirus vaccines. ... the animals had actually received these vaccines this year and were up to date but they did not record that information in the medical record.”
Missing heartworm test records
“The applicant was unable to provide documentation of heartworm tests performed. ... the applicant could not provide the results of the heartworm tests.”
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 David D Yoder a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
David D Yoder is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 31-A-0865. The license expiration date on file is 6/22/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did David D Yoder have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 59 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does David D Yoder have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 18 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is David D Yoder located?
David D Yoder's facility is registered in Sugarcreek, OH according to USDA records.
Has David D Yoder held more than one USDA license?
David D Yoder's current USDA license is 31-A-0865. 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 David D Yoder'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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