Breeder Database / Arkansas
Updated March 12, 2026

Gail Bear – Harrison, AR

Harrison, Arkansas

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Gail Bear – Harrison, AR is linked to 16 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Havanese, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu
Latest inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Latest Dog Count2915 adults · 14 puppies
USDA license71-A-1353
Exp. 3/1/2028
Arkansas license
Inspections on file16 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Gail Bear – Harrison, AR is linked to 16 public inspection reports, carrying 10 inspector findings, from February 2016 to March 2026.

Across 15 inspections between February 2016 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 7 dogs and 101 dogs at Gail Bear – Harrison, AR. The most recent count was 29 dogs on March 12, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
February 10, 2016USDA 71-A-1353Pre-license inspection #228 dogsNone
February 13, 2017USDA 71-A-1353Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
June 20, 2017USDA 71-A-1353Routine inspection25 dogsNone
March 28, 2018USDA 71-A-1353Routine inspection30 dogs3 findings
April 11, 2018USDA 71-A-1353Focused inspection7 dogsNone
August 23, 2018USDA 71-A-1353Routine inspection28 dogsNone
April 9, 2019USDA 71-A-1353Routine inspection31 dogsNone
January 8, 2020USDA 71-A-1353Routine inspection54 dogsNone
July 13, 2021USDA 71-A-1353Routine inspection88 dogsNone
January 13, 2022USDA 71-A-1353Re-license inspection71 dogsNone
October 6, 2022USDA 71-A-1353Routine inspection101 dogsNone
September 7, 2023USDA 71-A-1353Routine inspection98 dogs3 findings
September 17, 2024USDA 71-A-1353Routine inspection51 dogs4 findings
November 5, 2024USDA 71-A-1353New site inspection44 dogsNone
March 20, 2025USDA 71-A-1353Re-license inspection40 dogsNone
March 12, 2026USDA 71-A-1353Routine inspection29 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

March 28, 2018 — Routine inspection, USDA 71-A-1353

30 dogs recorded (27 adults · 3 puppies).

  • Havanese with large moist rump wound (Direct)

    A female Havanese, identified as Octavia, has a large, moist wound on her rump, approximately 5" X 4". The wound is raw, red, and producing a yellow exudate. The licensee stated that he was treating her for a hotspot with a protocol prescribed by the veterinarian for a different dog.

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel eye film (Direct)

    A female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel identified as Swaddles, has a thick yellow film covering approximately 1/3 of her right eye. The licensee stated that she had been diagnosed with a chronic condition by the veterinarian but that they were not regularly treating her with the eye drops prescibed.

  • Havanese and Cavalier cardboard birthing boxes absorb moisture

    Two adult female dogs with puppies, a Havanese, identified as Maya with 2 puppies, and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel identified as Ruby with 1 puppy, are housed in enclosures with cardboard whelping boxes. The cardboard boxes are not treated or otherwise coated so they are not impervious to moisture. In a sheltered housing facility, all walls, boxes, houses, dens, and other surfaces in contact with animals must be impervious to moisture. Correct by providing whelping boxes that are impervious to moisture that can be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis. Correct by: April 11th, 2018

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September 7, 2023 — Routine inspection, USDA 71-A-1353

98 dogs recorded (44 adults · 54 puppies).

  • Acquisition records not updated

    The facility is not keeping updated acquisition records for dogs on hand. At the time of inspection, the facility had 44 adult dogs on hand and 54 puppies. Form 7005 had 54 adult dogs recorded as being present on the property and there was no record for any of the puppies. Accurate acquisition/inventory information facilitates the inspection process and ensures that dogs covered under the Animal Welfare Act can be traced. The licensee must make, keep, and maintain records (forms 7005 and 7006) which fully and correctly disclose the required information concerning each dog purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession or under his or her control, or which is transported, euthanized, sold, or otherwise disposed of by that dealer or exhibitor. The records must include any offspring born of any animal while in his or her possession or under his or her control. Correct by 9/15/23

  • Attending veterinarian absent over 12 months

    The attending veterinarian has not visited the premises in over 12 months. The last visit to the facility was 11/17/21, approximately 22 months ago. Regularly scheduled visits are important to ensure the adequacy of veterinary care and other aspects of animal care. Correct by ensuring the attending veterinarian visits the premises at least every 12 months. The facility has an on-site visit scheduled for 9/12/23.

  • All dogs not examined annually

    The attending veterinarian has not performed a head to tail examination of all dogs in the last 12 months. While the veterinarian has provided medical care as needed to several dogs in the last year, the last time all the dogs were examined by the veterinarian was 11/17/21. Regularly scheduled exams are necessary to provide for the health and well-being of all dogs and ensure their adequate care. Correct by scheduling a complete physical exam by the veterinarian for all dogs at least every 12 months. The veterinarian is currently scheduled to perform exams during his site visit on 9/12/23.

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September 17, 2024 — Routine inspection, USDA 71-A-1353

51 dogs recorded (26 adults · 25 puppies).

  • Address change not submitted

    The licensee moved without submitting a change in address or requesting a new site. Animal Care must be informed of any change in business address so that new locations can be approved for regulated activities and animal welfare ensured through continued unannounced inspections. Licenses are issued to specific persons, and are issued for specific activities, types and numbers of animals, and approved sites. A licensee must notify Animal Care prior to any change of address where regulated activity occurs and the site must be approved prior to conducting regulated activity. Correct by submitting a new site address by Sept 25, 2024.

  • Fifteen dogs without ID

    Fifteen dogs were lacking required identification. Nine juvenile dogs older than 16 weeks did not have a permanent ID. Six weaned puppies younger than 16 weeks were also lacking identification. It is important that all weaned dogs have adequate identification so that their transfer, sale, and movement can be traced. All dogs older than 16 weeks must have an individual permanent ID and weaned puppies younger than 16 weeks may have a temporary or permanent ID unique to each puppy. Correct by Oct 1, 2024.

  • Acquisition records not maintained (Repeat)

    The licensee is not keeping updated acquisition records for dogs on hand. They did not have record of acquisition for puppies and juvenile dogs born on property. Nine dogs older than 16 weeks and 25 dogs younger than 16 weeks did not have any record of being born on property or otherwise acquired. Accurate acquisition/inventory information facilitates the inspection process and ensures that dogs covered under the Animal Welfare Act can be traced. The licensee must make, keep, and maintain records (forms 7005 and 7006) which fully and correctly disclose the required information concerning each dog purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession or under his or her control, or which is transported, euthanized, sold, or otherwise disposed of by that dealer or exhibitor. The records must include any offspring born of any animal while in his or her possession or under his or her control.

  • Outdoor dogs without shelters

    Dogs housed in outdoor enclosures did not have access to a shelter structure. Fifteen dogs total, housed in 3 different outdoor enclosures, did not have any shelter structure provided in their enclosures. The licensee stated that it was a temporary housing situation but the dogs had been housed in these enclosures for at least 2 months. Shelter structures allow dogs to stay warm and dry during inclement weather. All dogs housed in outdoor enclosures must have access to a shelter structure that has a roof, a floor, 4 walls, and a wind break at the entrance and is large enough or provided in sufficient quantity to accommodate all dogs in the enclosure, with enough space for them to sit, stand, and lay down in a normal manner. Correct by providing shelter structures in the outdoor enclosures by Sept 25, 2024

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Gail Bear – Harrison, AR been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 10 problems across 16 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 Gail Bear – Harrison, AR keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, March 12, 2026, inspectors counted 29 dogs (15 adults · 14 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Gail Bear – Harrison, AR raise?

The records name Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Havanese, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Gail Bear – Harrison, AR hold?

  • USDA licence 71-A-1353 — expires 3/1/2028

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