Gale Whitaker, Christina & Brandon Hillyard — Whispering Oaks Kennel

Coffeyville, KS

Horrible Hundred

Breeder Snapshot

Gale Whitaker, Christina & Brandon Hillyard — Whispering Oaks Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Coffeyville, Kansas. Pawthenticity has 16 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was July 15, 2025, with 139 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 6 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
139
USDA Citations
6
USDA License
48-A-1431
USDA License Exp
2/20/2027

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Gale Whitaker, Christina & Brandon Hillyard — Whispering Oaks Kennel raises the following breed(s): Boxer, French Bulldog, Maltese, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Yorkie.

Boxer
French Bulldog
Maltese
Pomeranian
Shih Tzu
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.

  1. 167 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “A brownish colored Shih-tzu dog, identification number 0A01271978, has watery eyes.”
    ⚠️ Housing
    “The Double decker sheltered kennel building has at least three doggy door inserts that are worned and chewed, leaving holes in siding.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “The water receptacles in the outdoor facility need to be cleaned.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “The outdoor housing has weeds grown in the enclosure fencing.”
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  5. 163 total dogs
    ⚠️ Enclosures
    “Suspended wire flooring that is constructed of metal strands, must have strands greater than 1/8 inch(9 gauge), or coated with a material such a plastic or fiberglass.”
    View PDF →

Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.

Records last reviewed June 2026.

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.

2021: Crowded enclosures; Questionable structural stability; 150 dogs present

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gale Whitaker, Christina & Brandon Hillyard — Whispering Oaks Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Gale Whitaker, Christina & Brandon Hillyard — Whispering Oaks Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 48-A-1431. The license expiration date on file is 2/20/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Gale Whitaker, Christina & Brandon Hillyard — Whispering Oaks Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 139 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Gale Whitaker, Christina & Brandon Hillyard — Whispering Oaks Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 6 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Gale Whitaker, Christina & Brandon Hillyard — Whispering Oaks Kennel located?
Gale Whitaker, Christina & Brandon Hillyard — Whispering Oaks Kennel's facility is registered in Coffeyville, KS according to USDA records.
Has Gale Whitaker, Christina & Brandon Hillyard — Whispering Oaks Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Gale Whitaker, Christina & Brandon Hillyard — Whispering Oaks Kennel's current USDA license is 48-A-1431. 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 Gale Whitaker, Christina & Brandon Hillyard — Whispering Oaks 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.

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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