Breeder Database / Missouri
Updated April 17, 2026

Eli A Miller – Hill Top Kennel

Madison, Missouri

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Eli A Miller – Hill Top Kennel is linked to 22 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Beagle, Pug, Shih Tzu
Latest inspectionApril 17, 2026
Latest Dog Count10569 adults · 36 puppies
USDA licenses — 2 on file43-A-6250, 43-A-5541
Missouri license
Inspections on file22 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
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Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Eli A Miller – Hill Top Kennel is linked to 22 public inspection reports, carrying 18 inspector findings, from July 2014 to April 2026.

Across 16 inspections between July 2014 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 95 dogs and 180 dogs at Eli A Miller – Hill Top Kennel. The most recent count was 105 dogs on April 17, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
July 15, 2014USDA 43-A-5541Routine inspection95 dogs2 findings
July 7, 2015USDA 43-A-5541Routine inspection134 dogs1 finding
July 18, 2016USDA 43-A-5541Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
October 12, 2016USDA 43-A-5541Routine inspection146 dogs8 findings
October 18, 2016USDA 43-A-5541Routine inspection146 dogsNone
January 18, 2017USDA 43-A-5541Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
March 21, 2017USDA 43-A-5541Routine inspection158 dogs1 finding
May 30, 2017USDA 43-A-5541Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
June 6, 2017USDA 43-A-5541Routine inspection180 dogsNone
October 4, 2017USDA 43-A-6250Pre-license inspection #2171 dogsNone
March 13, 2018USDA 43-A-6250Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
March 21, 2018USDA 43-A-6250Routine inspection159 dogsNone
August 2, 2018USDA 43-A-6250Routine inspection146 dogsNone
September 30, 2019USDA 43-A-6250Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
October 16, 2019USDA 43-A-6250Routine inspection130 dogsNone
January 25, 2021USDA 43-A-6250New site inspection115 dogsNone
March 9, 2022USDA 43-A-6250New site inspection126 dogs2 findings
March 9, 2022USDA 43-A-6250New site inspection126 dogsNone
July 25, 2024USDA 43-A-6250Re-license inspection99 dogs4 findings
July 29, 2024USDA 43-A-6250Re-license inspection99 dogsNone
March 3, 2026USDA 43-A-6250Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
April 17, 2026USDA 43-A-6250Routine inspection105 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

July 15, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5541

95 dogs recorded (63 adults · 32 puppies).

  • Female Shih Tzu left eye matted

    A female Shih Tzu #008 had a buildup almost covering the left eye. Most of the eye appeared dark black in color. A BB size lesion was located centrally on the surface of the eye. There was a black material dried around the eye. The inside corner of the eye had a penny size matted mix of black material and hair covering most of the eye. The lesions on the dogs eye could indicate an injury, illness or other veterinary medical condition which may be painful. The licensee must have this dog seen by a licensed veterinarian in order to ensure that accurate diagnoses are made and that appropriate treatment plans are developed and followed. To be corrected by July 20, 2014.

  • Food receptacles infested with insects

    At least 6 food receptacles and a bulk container contained insects in the feed. There were 1/2 inch long worm like insects and 1/4 inch beetle like insects crawling on the food in the feeders and bulk container. Insects contaminating the food can cause an illness or injury to the dogs. All animals must be fed a food that is insect free. The dog food containers must be cleaned more often. The dog food must be uncontaminated, wholesome, and palatable. To be corrected by: July 21, 2014.

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July 7, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5541

134 dogs recorded (110 adults · 24 puppies).

  • Pugs and Beagles with fleas

    Pest Control. ***The outdoor portion of the facility with 32 dogs had several of the dogs observed scratching. The following dogs were given a closer observation which revealed them to be heavily infested with fleas; Pugs #0A02265243, # 0A02302065, #0A02303314, and Beagles #0A02264679, #0A02266054. The licensee was unaware the dogs had fleas, and was currently not using any product to control the fleas. Fleas can transmit diseases and cause discomfort to the dogs. The licensee must establish and maintain an effective program of pest control so as to promote the health and well being of the animals. To be corrected by: July 10, 2015.

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October 12, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5541

146 dogs recorded (146 age not given).

  • Female Shih Tzu cloudy right eye (Direct)

    A female Shih Tzu (#956000004724179) had a cloudy right eye. The right eye had a clear to whitish grey mucoid-like discharge present in the corner of it. The fur surrounding the majority of the eye appeared wet with eye discharge. This discharge extended down the nose and face from the corner of the eye. The fur in this area appeared to be discolored red to dark brown. There also appeared to be a divot-like lesion on the surface of the eye closest to the corner of the eye. The eye was pinkish red around this lesion. The rest of the eye appeared blue to green to grey and individual eye structures were not easily visible within the eye. Several red vessel-like structures were observed on the inside of the eye and in the surrounding white tissues.

  • Fawn Pug sunken right eye, facial scabs (Direct)

    An approximately 5 ½ month old female fawn Pug (#7E10105942) had a right eye that appeared smaller and/or sunken compared to the left eye. The dog also had some hair loss and multiple scab-like lesions around its face. On closer observation, the dog’s right eyeball was difficult to see and was mostly covered/surrounded by pinkish white tissue under its eyelids. … The dog also had some hair loss on the outside ear flaps. Both ears had raised, red, crusty, scab-like lesions in the areas of hair loss. The right ear was more affected than the left; the right ear also had a small red and scab-like lesion on the inside of it near its edge. A similar scab-like lesion was observed on the top of the dog’s head.

  • Cobwebs under outdoor shelters

    ***The large dog shelters in the outdoor part of the facility had a heavy amount of cobwebs on the underside of the roof covering the entrances to the shelters. These cobwebs were all along the the roof and back wall just above the entry doors to the shelters.

  • Chewed rubber water bowl

    ***An outdoor enclosure, housing 6 dogs, had a rubber water receptacle that has been chewed. This chewed edge does not allow for proper sanitization to occur.

  • Shelters lack wind/rain breaks

    Shelter from the elements. ***There were two enclosures housing a total of 5 dogs which had shelters with inadequate wind/rain breaks at the entrance. These shelters had an open, straight entrance into the shelters, with no flaps or doors. These shelters did not adequately protect the dogs from the elements. The dogs need effective wind and rain breaks on their outdoor shelter units to protect them from the elements and help keep them dry. The licensee must provide adequate wind and rain breaks at the entrances of all the outdoor shelter units. To be corrected by: October 16, 2016.

  • Sharp wires protruding into enclosures

    Sharps. ***The outdoor housing area at the facility, had multiple areas along the enclosure fencing, divider panels and the ground that had tie wires, broken wires and/or loose wires causing sharp points that affected approximately 34 dogs. Most of these sharp points were wires used for fastening or were broken wires that had sharp ends which were protruding into the enclosures at the dogs' level. The sharp points can injure the dogs. The licensee must ensure that all enclosures have no sharp points or edges that could injure the dogs. To be corrected by: October 16, 2016.

  • Algae-like coating inside water bowls

    Within three outdoor enclosures there were rubber water bowls that had a reddish-brown to green discoloration (algae like substance) along the inside surfaces. The water inside the receptacles appeared to be clear. Water receptacles which are not properly cleaned or sanitized can harbor disease-causing organisms. This could decrease the animals' acceptability of the water, as well as increase the risk of disease. The licensee must ensure that all water receptacles are sanitized at least once every 2 weeks and more often if necessary to prevent an accumulation of dirt, debris, food waste and other disease hazards. To be corrected by October 16, 2016.

  • Tall weeds along outdoor enclosures

    Premises. ***Along the west side of the outdoor enclosures, there were tall weeds (approximately 2 feet tall) growing all along the the fencing of the ground enclosures. Tall weeds, grass, bushes and clutter can harbor insects, pests, and vermin. The insects, pests and vermin can bite and irritate the dogs, contaminate the environment, food and water, and increase the risk of potential disease to the dogs. The licensee must remove the weeds and maintain them to prevent or eliminate breeding and living areas for rodents and other pests and vermin. To be corrected by: October 18, 2016.

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March 21, 2017 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5541

158 dogs recorded (122 adults · 36 puppies).

  • Male Pug with circular hair loss (Repeat)

    There was tan male Pug (0A02582015) with hair loss and circular-like skin lesions in the regions of the right hip and near the base of the tail. The areas of hair loss were oblong in shape and extended beyond the reddened skin lesions located within the regions of hair loss. The lesions appeared to be reddened and scabbed. The two hair loss areas were approximately ½ inch diameter and had a few smaller, pinpoint sized lesions near it. The licensee was not aware of the dog's condition prior to the inspector pointing it out. This dog's condition could be due to an injury, infection or a variety of other veterinary medical conditions. The licensee must consult with a licensed veterinarian regarding this dog's condition in order to ensure that an accurate diagnosis is made and an appropriate treatment plan is developed and followed. The licensee must document this information and make it available to the inspector upon request. The licensee must ensure that all animals receive adequate veterinary care at all times.

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March 9, 2022 — New site inspection, USDA 43-A-6250

126 dogs recorded (80 adults · 46 puppies).

  • Puppies with raspy cough not treated

    Approximately nine puppies had a raspy cough. The licensee had not treated or contacted a veterinarian about these puppies. These puppies cough could be due to an infection or a variety of other veterinary medical conditions. The licensee must consult with a licensed veterinarian regarding these puppies condition in order to ensure that an accurate diagnosis is made and an appropriate treatment plan is developed and followed. The licensee must document this information and make it available to the inspector upon request. The licensee must ensure that all animals receive adequate veterinary care at all times.

  • Feces piled under enclosures for 40 dogs

    Excessive feces on the ground under enclosures of approximately 40 dogs. Under all the enclosures on both sides of building 2 had feces several inches deep on the ground about 2-3 feet below the enclosures. The licensee had said it had been awhile since last cleaned. The accumulation of waste can increase health hazards, attract insects and pests, and produce odors. The licensee must remove this waste and clean as often as necessary to prevent an accumulation of waste. This inspection was a site approval inspection. This site is not ready for approval to conduct activity covered under your current Animal Welfare Act License. Conducting regulated activities at a non-approved site is a violation of the Animal Welfare Act. Please contact your inspector to schedule your next new site approval inspection.

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July 25, 2024 — Re-license inspection, USDA 43-A-6250

99 dogs recorded (72 adults · 27 puppies).

  • Records missing for 15 dogs

    The records that the applicant provided for inspection were missing 15 dogs, and did not contain all the information as required on the APHIS form 7005. Complete and accurate records must be kept in order to ensure that each animal's identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate tracking/tracing of animals. The applicant must use a USDA form 7005 (Dogs on Hand).

  • Rusted broken wire divider

    In the middle kennel building, there was a wire divider between two enclosures on the west side that was rusted and broken. The broken wires can be a sharp point that can cause harm, or allow the dogs to go between enclosures. The applicant must repair or replace this divider and ensure all enclosures are safe and structurally sound.

  • Program missing kennel visit frequency

    The program of veterinary care was missing the frequency of the kennel visit and exam of each dog.

  • Preventative care plan missing

    The program of veterinary care was missing the preventative care section. The applicant did not have the preventative care and treatment plan to ensure healthy and unmatted hair coats, properly trimmed nails, and clean and healthy eyes, ears, skin, and teeth, which are important to the dogs health.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Eli A Miller – Hill Top Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 18 problems across 22 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 Eli A Miller – Hill Top Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, April 17, 2026, inspectors counted 105 dogs (69 adults · 36 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Eli A Miller – Hill Top Kennel raise?

The records name Beagle, Pug, Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Eli A Miller – Hill Top Kennel hold?

  • USDA licence 43-A-6250 — expires 6/25/2027
  • USDA licence 43-A-5541 — Cancelled 8/9/2017

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