Eli Miller — Hill Top Kennel

Horrible Hundred> 1 USDA License> 2 Attempted Inspections

Madison, MO

Breeder Snapshot

Eli Miller — Hill Top Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Madison, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 22 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was April 17, 2026, with 105 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 21 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 43-A-5541 from 2014 to 2017, and current license 43-A-6250 from 2017 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
105
USDA Citations
21
USDA License
43-A-6250
USDA License Exp
6/25/2027

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Eli Miller — Hill Top Kennel raises the following breed(s): Beagle, Pug, Shih Tzu.

Beagle
Pug
Shih Tzu

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.

Eli Miller — Hill Top Kennel — USDA License 43-A-5541 (previous)
  1. 2 CITATIONS
    95 total dogs
    Shih Tzu eye lesion, matted eye buildup
    “A female Shih Tzu ... 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. ... a penny size matted mix of black material and hair covering most of the eye.”
    Insects in dog food containers
    “At least 6 food receptacles and a bulk container contained insects in the feed. ... insects crawling on the food in the feeders and bulk container.”
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  2. 1 CITATION
    134 total dogs
    Flea infestationNo flea control
    “The outdoor portion of the facility with 32 dogs had several of the dogs observed scratching ... Pugs ... and Beagles ... heavily infested with fleas ... not using any product to control the fleas.”
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  4. 6 CITATIONS
    146 total dogs
    DirectShih Tzu cloudy eye, eye discharge5 ½ month old Pug sunken eye, face hair loss, ear sores
    “A female Shih Tzu ... had a cloudy right eye. The right eye had a clear to whitish grey mucoid-like discharge ... An approximately 5 ½ month old female fawn Pug ... had a right eye that appeared smaller and/or sunken ... some hair loss and multiple scab-like lesions around its face ... Both ears had raised, red, crusty, scab-like lesions”
    Heavy cobwebs on shelter roofsChewed water bowl
    “The large dog shelters in the outdoor part of the facility had a heavy amount of cobwebs ... An outdoor enclosure, housing 6 dogs, had a rubber water receptacle that has been chewed.”
    Shelters missing wind/rain breaks
    “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.”
    Sharp wires in pens
    “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 ... sharp ends which were protruding into the enclosures at the dogs' level.”
    Dirty 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.”
    Tall weeds along outdoor pens
    “Along the west side of the outdoor enclosures, there were tall weeds ... growing all along the the fencing of the ground enclosures.”
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  7. 1 CITATION
    158 total dogs
    RepeatPug hair loss, skin sores
    “There was tan male Pug ... with hair loss and circular-like skin lesions in the regions of the right hip and near the base of the tail. ... The lesions appeared to be reddened and scabbed.”
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Eli Miller — Hill Top Kennel — USDA License 43-A-6250 (current)
  8. 2 CITATIONS
    126 total dogs
    9 puppies raspy cough
    “Approximately nine puppies had a raspy cough. The licensee had not treated or contacted a veterinarian about these puppies.”
    Feces several inches deep under pens
    “Excessive feces on the ground under enclosures of approximately 40 dogs ... feces several inches deep on the ground about 2-3 feet below the enclosures.”
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  10. 3 CITATIONS
    99 total dogs
    Missing 15 dogs from records
    “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.”
    Rusted, broken pen divider
    “In the middle kennel building, there was a wire divider between two enclosures on the west side that was rusted and broken.”
    Incomplete veterinary care plan
    “The program of veterinary careA written plan, signed by a vet, for the animals' medical care. was missing the frequency of the kennel visit and exam of each dog. ... The program of veterinary care was missing the preventative care section.”
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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):

2017: Oozing eyes; Scabs and hair loss; Dirty water bowls; USDA fined $1,920 & suspended license for four weeks

2020: No veterinary care; Rat infestation; No water on hot day

2024: Dogs outside in cold; Inadequate space for puppies; Excessive feces several inches deep

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eli Miller — Hill Top Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Eli Miller — Hill Top Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6250. The license expiration date on file is 6/25/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Eli Miller — Hill Top Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 105 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Eli Miller — Hill Top Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 21 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Eli Miller — Hill Top Kennel located?
Eli Miller — Hill Top Kennel's facility is registered in Madison, MO according to USDA records.
Has Eli Miller — Hill Top Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Eli Miller — Hill Top Kennel's current USDA license is 43-A-6250. 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 Eli Miller — Hill Top 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.

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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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