10 total dogs
No findings
Dean Troyer — Troyer's Kennel
Horrible Hundred
Mount Vernon, MO
Breeder Snapshot
Dean Troyer — Troyers Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Mount Vernon, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 13 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2019. The most recent was August 20, 2025, with 64 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 2 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 64
- USDA Citations
- 2
- USDA License
- 43-A-6412
- USDA License Exp
- 4/16/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Dean Troyer — Troyer's Kennel raises the following breed(s): Dachshund, English Bulldog.
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.
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2 CITATIONS19 total dogsDirectDachshund swollen protruding reproductive organs
“The male Dachshund ... had a complete protrusion of his male reproductive organs. It was very swollen, dry and the lower portion of the phallus was bright red. ... the phallus would drag on the floor of the elevated enclosure and gather debris.”
Feces buildup under pensPens not cleaned“The elevated enclosure, housing a male Dachshund, had an excessive accumulation of excretaAnimal waste — urine and feces. in the washdown directly below it. ... the sheltered facility ... housing English Bulldogs and Dachshunds, had not been cleaned since Saturday.”
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29 total dogsNo findings
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25 total dogsNo findings
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40 total dogsNo findings
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40 total dogsNo findings
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60 total dogsNo findings
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40 total dogsNo findings
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63 total dogsNo findings
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56 total dogsNo findings
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56 total dogsNo findings
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64 total dogsNo findings
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.
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. Below is a summary of the concerns noted in the report(s):
2020: Thin and lethargic English Bulldog; Hair loss; Reproductive organ injury in dachshund
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
The Humane Society's Horrible Hundred report is the result of extensive research and investigation. Please consider supporting the Humane Society's efforts with a donation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dean Troyer — Troyer's Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Dean Troyer — Troyer's Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6412. The license expiration date on file is 4/16/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Dean Troyer — Troyer's Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 64 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Dean Troyer — Troyer's Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 2 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Dean Troyer — Troyer's Kennel located?
Dean Troyer — Troyer's Kennel's facility is registered in Mount Vernon, MO according to USDA records.
Has Dean Troyer — Troyer's Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Dean Troyer — Troyer's Kennel's current USDA license is 43-A-6412. 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 Dean Troyer — Troyer'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.
Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
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.
