David & Esther Troyer

Clark, MO

Horrible Hundred

Breeder Snapshot

David & Esther Troyer is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Clark, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 17 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was September 25, 2025, with 124 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 9 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
124
USDA Citations
9
USDA License
43-A-3085
USDA License Exp
2/10/2027

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. 84 total dogs
    ⚠️ Records
    “Identification. \*\*\*There were 8 puppies which were less than 16 weeks of age at the facility that did not have individual identification.”
    ⚠️ Housing · Repeat
    “(c) Surfaces- (3) Cleaning. \*\*\*The sheltered building, along most of the underside of the east and west run of enclosures on the outside, effecting approximately 62 dogs there is a buildup of hair, feces, and grime.”
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  2. 53 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “Inside of the whelping facility there was an uncapped needle attached to a syringe, and a capped needle and syringe laying on top of a metal file cabinet ready for use.”
    ⚠️ Housing · Repeat
    “(c) Surfaces- (3) Cleaning. \*\*\*The sheltered building, along most of the underside of the east and west run of enclosures on the outside, effecting approximately 47 dogs there is a buildup of hair, feces, and grime.”
    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.

2014: Injured dogs; Inadequate veterinary care; Dirty surgical tools

2015: Reused syringes; Inadequate veterinary care; Disease transmission risk

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David & Esther Troyer a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
David & Esther Troyer is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-3085. The license expiration date on file is 2/10/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did David & Esther Troyer have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 124 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does David & Esther Troyer have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 9 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is David & Esther Troyer located?
David & Esther Troyer's facility is registered in Clark, MO according to USDA records.
Has David & Esther Troyer held more than one USDA license?
David & Esther Troyer's current USDA license is 43-A-3085. 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 & Esther Troyer'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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