14 total dogs
No findings
Harvey E Miller — Locust Grove Kennels
USDA WarningHorrible Hundred
Greenwood, NY
Breeder Snapshot
Harvey E Miller — Locust Grove Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Greenwood, New York. Pawthenticity has 19 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2019. The most recent was March 12, 2026, with 44 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 22 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 44
- USDA Citations
- 22
- USDA License
- 21-A-0200
- USDA License Exp
- 4/19/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Harvey E Miller — Locust Grove Kennels raises the following breed(s): Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dachshund, Poodle, Pug.
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.
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4 CITATIONS28 total dogsDog #005 matted fur, tartarDog #009 matted fur, dirty earsDog #010 matted fur, tartar
“Dogs identified as # 005, 009 and 010 all have matted fur around the ears, under the neck and along the legs and anal region. ... Dogs identified as # 005, and 010 both had brown tarter along the teeth with red irritated gum lines. ... Dog identified as 009 had dirty ears that appeared moist and red with an odor indicating a possible infection.”
Open puppy food bag not in sealed container“There was an open bag of puppy food that needs to be placed in a leak proof container with a tightly fitting lid.”
Pens not cleaned and sanitized“the enclosures are not being cleaned and sanitized using methods in paragraph (b)(3). There was a strong odor in the kennel”
Flies around facility“There was an abundance of live and dead flies around the facility and enclosures, with no methods in place to control or reduce the amount of flies. ... accumulation of dead flies needs to be removed from the window ledges”
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1 CITATION19 total dogsPregnant female Dachshund very thin, pale eyes and mouth
“A pregnant female dachshund ... appeared very thin with a visible spine and prominent hips bones. She had pale soft tissues around eyes and mouth ...”
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47 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATION48 total dogsDogs tartar, missing teethBichon (Bun) matted fur, long nailsBichon (Biscuit) matted fur, long nailsPoodle matted fur, long nailsBichon (Frank) matted fur, long nails
“The dogs were all examined ... several dogs are listed as having moderate to severe tarter with missing teeth. No preventative care or treatment plan to address the dental disease has been implemented. ... Four dogs were identified to have heavily matted fur, around the feet, underneath the neck and along the belly or back area. ... these dogs have long nails that need to be trimmed. These dogs are: Bichon id ... (Bun), Bichon ... (Biscuit), Poodle ... and Bichon ... (Frank).”
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37 total dogsNo findings
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44 total dogsNo findings
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2 CITATIONS56 total dogsNo written emergency plan
“There was no written contingency plan on file at the facility.”
Missing vaccine records“The licensee is keeping records of rabies vaccinations but not of other yearly vaccinations ... Dealers must keep copies of medical records for dogs that include the names and dates of all vaccines administered.”
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2 CITATIONS62 total dogsFeces and urine-soaked shavings buildupFeces in birthing box
“The inside runs with shavings for females and puppies are not being spot cleaned daily causing a build up of feces and urine soaked shavings on the floor. The whelpingGiving birth to puppies. box housing a pug had several days’ worth of feces in the box that was not removed.”
Dust, cobwebs, clutter, spilled food“In general, there is a lot of dust, debris and clutter around the kennel ... Areas between the whelpingGiving birth to puppies. boxes and the wall had excess dust and cobwebs ... multiple items ... stored on top of a whelping box ... covered in dust ... miscellaneous items stored around the food supplies and spilled food on the floor”
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Jun 20243 CITATIONS71 total dogsNo monthly heartworm prevention
“While the facility provides deworming and ectoparasite prevention for dogs on the premises, it does not provide heartworm prevention as directed by the written program of veterinary careA written plan, signed by a vet, for the animals' medical care..”
Expired medications and supplements“The facility has administered multiple medications and supplements that were out of date, including a deworming medication with an expiration date of May, 2024 and a probiotic with an expiration date of June, 2023.”
Missing written exercise plan“The facility does not currently maintain a written plan to provide dogs with the opportunity for exercise.”
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1 CITATION1 total dogsDirectPuppy could not access water, dehydration
“puppy 2444 was observed slumping against an empty bowl placed under the enclosure's drinking spout ... could not use the spout given the size of the puppy compared to its larger littermates ... the puppy proceeded to drink for 3 minutes ... increased skin tenting consistent with dehydration.”
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1 CITATION62 total dogsMissing vet care records
“the facility does not maintain records of these problems, examination findings, and subsequent treatments.”
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2 CITATIONS56 total dogsDog injuries not told to vet
“2 dogs (identified as 024 and 038) found to have skin injuries after a fight between the 2, these problems were not communicated to the Attending Veterinarian.”
RepeatMissing records for injuries, treatment, and hind leg problem“The facility does not currently maintain records documenting the dates and descriptions of new problems identified ... Two dogs (038 and 024) with skin injuries sustained in a fight ... scabbing and hair loss to each dog's face, and the forearm of 038 ... does not maintain records of when treatment was applied. One dog (003) found unable to move its hind legs ... does not maintain a description or record of when the problem was identified or communicated to a veterinarian.”
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USDA actionOfficial warningUSDA issued an official warning citing a failure to keep drinking water continuously available to the dogs, based on a June 2024 inspection.
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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54 total dogsNo findings
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61 total dogsNo findings
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Apr 202545 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATION45 total dogsAdult Cavalier death not reported to vet
“On April 5th, 2025, a female adult cavalier dog, identified ... was found deceased, but this finding was not reported to the Attending Veterinarian. As such, a necropsy or other follow-up guidance was not provided.”
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3 CITATIONS44 total dogsOld feces in empty pensDead mouse, rodent droppings
“old feces left in empty enclosures ... excess feces and shavings underneath a section of whelpingGiving birth to puppies. boxes not in use with a dead mouse on the floor and rodent droppings throughout the area.”
Mice droppings in kennel and food storage“The facility does not have an effective method of pest management in the kennel. There was evidence of mice via droppings all around the food storage area and along the walls in the kennel by the whelpingGiving birth to puppies. boxes and in the empty dirty enclosures.”
Annual vet exams overdue“The last complete physical exam done on the dogs from head to tail was performed on Jan 15, 2025. This exam is to be done by the attending veterinarian not less than once every 12 months.”
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):
2025: Dehydrated puppy slumped against empty water bowl; Unable to move hind legs; Facial injuries.
2026: Female Cavalier died and not reported to vet; Dead mouse and mice feces; Overdue veterinary exams.
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harvey E Miller — Locust Grove Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Harvey E Miller — Locust Grove Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 21-A-0200. The license expiration date on file is 4/19/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Harvey E Miller — Locust Grove Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 44 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Harvey E Miller — Locust Grove Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 22 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Harvey E Miller — Locust Grove Kennels located?
Harvey E Miller — Locust Grove Kennels's facility is registered in Greenwood, NY according to USDA records.
Has Harvey E Miller — Locust Grove Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Harvey E Miller — Locust Grove Kennels's current USDA license is 21-A-0200. 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 Harvey E Miller — Locust Grove 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.
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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.
