122 total dogs
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Freda & Jack Horton — Hortons Kennels
Green Forest, AR
Breeder Snapshot
Freda & Jack Horton — Hortons Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Green Forest, Arkansas. Pawthenticity has 12 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was August 19, 2025, with 48 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
- 48
- USDA Citations
- 2
- USDA License
- 71-A-0806
- USDA License Exp
- 5/9/2029
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Freda & Jack Horton — Hortons Kennels raises the following breed(s): Maltese, Yorkie.
Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, 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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105 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“The kennel facility consists of two sheltered buildings and one indoor housing building ( whelping building) which houses mothers and puppies .”
⚠️ Housing“In sheltered building #2 there are four enclosures whose expanded metal type doors have excessively rusted surfaces which are rough and pitted.”
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48 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Freda & Jack Horton — Hortons Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Freda & Jack Horton — Hortons Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 71-A-0806. The license expiration date on file is 5/9/2029. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Freda & Jack Horton — Hortons Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 48 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Freda & Jack Horton — Hortons Kennels 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 Freda & Jack Horton — Hortons Kennels located?
Freda & Jack Horton — Hortons Kennels's facility is registered in Green Forest, AR according to USDA records.
Has Freda & Jack Horton — Hortons Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Freda & Jack Horton — Hortons Kennels's current USDA license is 71-A-0806. 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 Freda & Jack Horton — Hortons Kennels'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.
