Gerald & Maryetta Yoder — Yoder Kennel

Norwood, MO

> 1 USDA License

Breeder Snapshot

Gerald & Maryetta Yoder — Yoder Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Norwood, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 14 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2015. The most recent was March 5, 2026, with 32 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 1 citation. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 43-A-6010 from 2015 to 2016, and current license 43-A-6188 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
32
USDA Citations
1
USDA License
43-A-6188
USDA License Exp
4/5/2029

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.

Gerald & Maryetta Yoder — Yoder Kennel — USDA License 43-A-6010 (previous)
Gerald & Maryetta Yoder — Yoder Kennel — USDA License 43-A-6188 (current)
  1. 🚫 Access
    “A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 2:30 pm on 21-MAY-19.”

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

Records last reviewed May 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerald & Maryetta Yoder — Yoder Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Gerald & Maryetta Yoder — Yoder Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6188. The license expiration date on file is 4/5/2029. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Gerald & Maryetta Yoder — Yoder Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 32 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Gerald & Maryetta Yoder — Yoder Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 1 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Gerald & Maryetta Yoder — Yoder Kennel located?
Gerald & Maryetta Yoder — Yoder Kennel's facility is registered in Norwood, MO according to USDA records.
Has Gerald & Maryetta Yoder — Yoder Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Gerald & Maryetta Yoder — Yoder Kennel's current USDA license is 43-A-6188. 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 Gerald & Maryetta Yoder — Yoder 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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