247 total dogs
No findings
Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies
USDA WarningHorrible Hundred> 1 USDA License
Grundy Center, IA
Breeder Snapshot
Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Grundy Center, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 28 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent counted inspection was April 14, 2026, with 112 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 41 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 42-B-0142 from 2014 to 2021, and current license 42-A-1672 from 2021 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 112
- USDA Citations
- 41
- USDA License
- 42-A-1672
- USDA License Exp
- 11/30/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies raises the following breed(s): Bichon Frise, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cavapoo, Poodle, Shih Tzu, Shihpoo, Toy Poodle, Zuchon (Teddy Bear).
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.
Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies — USDA License 42-B-0142 (previous)
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261 total dogsNo findings
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218 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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1 CITATION291 total dogs7 y/o Bichon Frise (Ramona) tartar, red gums, loose teeth
“Female Bichon Frise (Ramona, ... DOB 22-24-10) had excessive buildup of brown tarter on rear molars. Her gums were red and inflamed with gums receding from teeth and a milky white discharge present along the gum line. Two teeth (one on each side of the mouth) were easily moved back and forth”
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264 total dogsNo findings
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225 total dogsNo findings
Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies — USDA License 42-A-1672 (current)
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283 total dogsNo findings
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277 total dogsNo findings
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5 CITATIONS353 total dogsDirectKing Charles Spaniel matted ears, tartarPoodle dirty earsBichon torn toe pad, loose toothShih Tzu overgrown nails, matted hairExpired medications
“The facility has not identified 3 adult dogs with medical issues ... King Charles Spaniel ... had matted ears and was in poor dental health ... Red Poodle ... both ear canals had a buildup of dark brown organic material and hair ... Bichon ... toe pad had been partially torn away ... poor dental health ... Male Shih Tzu ... overgrown toenails ... several matts on its feet and belly ... Several medications were found to be expired or had no expiration date”
Inaccurate dog inventory records“The facility’s 7005 APHIS Form shows 283 adult dogs on hand. The inventory count obtained during inspection is 225 adult dogs. The facility representative states that they have not made changes to the 7005 form recently with recent dog dispositions.”
Holes in pen walls, sharp edgesOpen cage door“In two separate Sundowner kennel buildings ... there are large holes in the plastic sheeting making up the back wall of two separate outdoor sections of the enclosures ... This enclosure houses 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs ... The edges of the broken plastic in both enclosures may be sharp ... A cage door from the outdoor section of a sheltered housing enclosure was left open ... two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels sticking their heads out of the open door”
Dirty kennel roofs and shift doors“The wire paneling making up the roofs of three outdoor sections of a sheltered housing enclosures of a Sundowner kennel in the adult dog building has an excessive accumulation of hair and brown, dusty organic debris coating the wires. There is a build up of brown, smudged organic material on the center of several plastic/metal kennel shift doors in the primary enclosures.”
Missing treatment records“The facility did not maintain a record of treatment and care for a problem identified on a dog ... treating an open wound on the left shoulder of a Bichon female ... with topical wound spray.”
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USDA actionOfficial warningUSDA issued an official warning citing inadequate veterinary care, based on a March 2023 inspection.
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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9 CITATIONS285 total dogsControlled substance log missing required details
“The facility is not logging the usage of a controlled substance as instructed by the attending veterinarian. ... is missing information the AV requires such as Bottle number, amount drawn, amount discarded, amount remaining.”
RepeatCavalier (Annie) dirty earsCavalier (Flower) gum recessionCavalier (Cruz) broken toothCavalier (Melonia) loose teeth, gum recessionExpired medicationsPoor dental cleanings“The facility has not identified 4 adult dogs with medical issues ... Female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 'Annie' ... there was a buildup of dark brown organic material present in both ear canals ... Female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 'Flower' ... had severe gum recession ... Female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 'Cruz' ... had a broken lower left incisor tooth exposing the pulp of the tooth ... Female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 'Melonia' ... had at least 3 mobile teeth and moderate to severe gum recession ... Several medications were found to be expired or are improperly stores ... the facility is not completing effective dental cleanings or following their dental procedure plan.”
RepeatMissing dog acquisition and disposition records“The information for multiple adult dogs is missing from APHIS form 7005 ... 26 adult dogs are crossed off the APHIS 7005 form without a disposition date or method of disposition. ... at least three Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats (APHIS Form 7006) missing the name and full address of the buyer.”
Pens in disrepairSharp edge in pen“Four primary enclosures housing 2 adult dogs and 11 puppies had surfaces in disrepair and one primary enclosure housing 2 adult dogs had a sharp edge present. ... trim has been chewed or chipped away exposing the wood beneath the trim. ... metal hose clamp ... fastener portion exposed to the dogs. ... sharp edge.”
Rusty, damaged pen surfaces“Several primary enclosures have surfaces in disrepair with rust present ... In at least 32 primary enclosures housing 40 adult dogs and 50 puppies, the coating has worn away and the mesh is visibly rusty and pitted. ... The doors to at least 26 primary enclosures housing 44 adult dogs ... exposing metal that is rusty and pitted. ... In at least 21 primary enclosures housing 38 adults, the hinges ... have a heavy build up of rust. ... In at least 8 primary enclosures housing 16 adults, the flooring ... has become damaged and the metal underneath is exposed and rusted. ... In one primary enclosure housing 2 adults, has a PVC frame above the enclosure that has been heavily scratched and chewed.”
Toxic chemicals stored next to medical supplies“In the medical room, a bottle of pyrantel and grooming spray were stored next to Raid bug spray and cleaning solutions.”
RepeatDirty pens, toys, and feeders“Several primary enclosures have a buildup of organic material in them. ... There is fecal material covering the surface of a kong toy ... There is a heavy buildup of hair and organic debris on two bone chew toys ... Two feeders ... have a buildup of dark brown colored material along the inside of the self-feeders.”
RepeatSedation medication dosages not recorded“The record of sedation medication dosages being given to individual dogs for dental cleanings and euthanasia procedures was not recorded prior to 4-August-2023.”
Incomplete exam records“The facility had their annual head to tail exam done on 3-June-2023 by the attending veterinarian and the official identification of dogs with no medical findings was not recorded. ... Medical records must be maintained and include the dates and findings/results of all screening, routine, or other required or recommended test or examination.”
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2 CITATIONS235 total dogsRepeatChewed kennel door trim exposing wood
“There is closed-up kennel shift doors where the trim has been chewed or chipped away exposing the wood beneath the trim in six enclosures housing 12 puppies.”
RepeatMissing treatment records“The facility has not maintained a record of treatment and care for a litter of three puppies currently under treatment for a cough.”
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2 CITATIONS240 total dogsRepeatExpired and unlabeled medications
“The licensee has one bottle Gentamicin Sulfate that expired 12-23 and a bottle of 'Eye drops' labeled with 12-23 ... the bottle of eye drops contains a Gentamicin mixture done in house per veterinary instruction ... medications must be properly labeled as to what is in the containers and a clear expiration date”
RepeatFood bowls not sanitized often enough“The licensee does not sanitize the food receptacles every 2 weeks. The licensee states sanitizing of food receptacles is done once a month.”
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5 CITATIONS259 total dogsToo many dogs for USDA license
“The maximum number of animals authorized for the licensee's USDA license is 250, but they currently have 259 dogs.”
DirectCavalier (Willow) large side wound, neck woundBichon (Luna) poor teeth“The licensee failed to do adequate daily observations of two dogs with medical conditions. ... A female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 'Willow' ... had a large irregularly shaped wound approximately 5 inches by 3 inches on her right side. ... Another wound was found on the right side of the dog's neck ... A female Bichon 'Luna' ... was found in poor dental health.”
No water in outdoor yard“Two female Bichons were present in an outdoor exercise yard and had no access to water.”
RepeatDirty dog doors in pens“The facility has not been sanitizing as often as necessary to prevent an accumulation of organic debris in primary enclosures. ... in at least 7 primary enclosures housing at least 14 dogs, there is a light to medium brown film of organic material on the plastic dog doors.”
Missing vaccine, deworming, and puppy treatment records“The licensee is missing medical records for 2 adults and 1 puppy. Two adult dogs, 'Midnight Dancer' and 'Havana', are missing their distemper and parvovirus vaccine dates as well as their deworming dates. A Shihpoo puppy born 30- January-2024 had a vaccine reaction approximately 2 weeks ago with hair loss ... No records were available about the description and the attending veterinarian's care instructions.”
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2 CITATIONS191 total dogsRepeat17 dogs missing from records
“Seventeen dogs over 4 months of age have not been added to the facility’s Record of Dogs on Hand (APHIS form 7005). They are still being inventoried by their puppy cage cards.”
RepeatMissing vaccine and deworming records“The licensee is missing the annual distemper and parvovirus vaccine dates as well as their deworming (ivermec) dates for female Bichon 'Randi'. ... The lack of medical records makes it difficult to determine if the animals are receiving vaccinations and deworming.”
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2 CITATIONS153 total dogsRusty pen handles
“Twenty primary enclosure handles have worn away the black coating exposing excessive flaking rust.”
Puppies housed with unrelated adult dog“There was a group of dogs housed together that included 2 puppies under 4 months of age and one young adult dog over 4 months old that was not their dam or foster dam.”
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Sep 2024153 total dogsNo findings
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2 CITATIONS154 total dogsMissing puppy cage card information
“The litters for Chanel DOB 9-28-2024, Sassy DOB 10-9-2024 and Snickers DOB 10-4-2024 were missing information on their cage cards. ... cage card attached to the enclosure that identifies the puppies with the female and to include all required information of the litter.”
DirectAdult Bichon (Frisky Snowball) toes stuck in floor, abrasion, limping“The inspector identified one adult female Bichon 'Frisky Snowball' with two toes on her rear right foot stuck in the flooring. ... The toes were slightly reddened with a small 2mm abrasion with deeper reddened tissue on one of toes. The dog had a mild limp and was bearing some weight on that foot.”
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1 CITATION182 total dogsRodent feces in food storage
“Rodent feces was observed around and under unopened dry dog food bags in the food storage room. ... rodent traps ... are not an effective method of pest control at this time.”
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USDA actionOfficial warningUSDA issued an official warning citing repeated problems in 2023–2024, including poor housing repair, gaps in veterinary care and medical records, unsanitary enclosures, and flooring that briefly trapped a dog’s foot.
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169 total dogsNo findings
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141 total dogsNo findings
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8 CITATIONS112 total dogsDirectRepeatBichon (Gwen) limping, paw wounds, long nails
“One female Bichon 'Gwen' ... was identified by inspectors to be limping and not weight bearing on her rear left leg ... there were two dried, reddened soft tissue wounds ... on the toe paw pads of her rear left leg. ... this dog has long nails present.”
Rusted pen wire“Two enclosures with 4 adult dogs had pitting, rusted wire on the front of their outdoor portion of their enclosures.”
Puppies housed with unrelated adult dogs“There were 3 enclosures each housing one puppy ... and one young adult ... that was not the puppy's dam or foster dam.”
RepeatDirty pens“The facility has not been sanitizing as often as necessary to prevent an accumulation of organic debris in primary enclosures. ... there is a light film of cobwebs, hair and dry organic material on the top of the wire enclosures. ... had a wet film of hair and organic material on the front of the outdoor portion of the wire enclosure.”
Vet site visit overdue“The attending veterinarian did not complete the regularly scheduled site visit within 12 months of each visit. One was completed on May 25, 2024 and the next was completed on September 17, 2025.”
Annual vet exams not up to date“The complete physical examinations from head to tail on approximately 78 adult dogs by the attending veterinarian was not completed within 12 months. One was completed in May 25, 2024 and then the next was performed September 17, 2025.”
7 adult dogs long nails“seven adult dogs were identified with long nails and the licensee stated it had likely been more than a month since they were last trimmed.”
Missing medication records“The facility is not recording the medication name and date of the sedation reversal medication given during procedures.”
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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):
2023: Foot injury; Ear debris; Matted dogs
2024: Sick dogs; Poor conditions; Missing dogs were "likely euthanized" according to Heath
2025: Rodent feces; Oozing wound; Dog with blood in mouth "reacting painfully"; Toes stuck in flooring
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1672. The license expiration date on file is 11/30/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 112 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 41 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies located?
Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies's facility is registered in Grundy Center, IA according to USDA records.
Has Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies held more than one USDA license?
Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies's current USDA license is 42-A-1672. 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 Heath "Rex" Meyers — Century Farm Puppies'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.
