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Dog breeder in Waldron, AR. 80 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited 14 problems across 19 reports, 10 of them repeats. Every report is free to read.
Waldron, Arkansas
Dog breeder in Waldron, AR. 80 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited 14 problems across 19 reports, 10 of them repeats. Every report is free to read.
Jeff & Theresa Coley – T & J Kennels is linked to 19 public inspection reports, carrying 14 inspector findings, from July 2014 to September 2025.
Across 18 inspections between July 2014 and September 2025, inspectors recorded between 1 dog and 118 dogs at Jeff & Theresa Coley – T & J Kennels. The most recent count was 80 dogs on September 29, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2014 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Routine inspection | 108 dogs | None |
| September 24, 2014 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| January 6, 2015 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Routine inspection | 83 dogs | 3 findings |
| January 9, 2015 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Focused inspection | 3 dogs | None |
| October 28, 2015 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Routine inspection | 85 dogs | 8 findings |
| November 19, 2015 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Focused inspection | 3 dogs | None |
| March 15, 2016 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Routine inspection | 78 dogs | 3 findings |
| April 1, 2016 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Focused inspection | 1 dog | None |
| July 19, 2016 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Routine inspection | 110 dogs | None |
| August 29, 2017 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Routine inspection | 106 dogs | None |
| September 25, 2018 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Routine inspection | 118 dogs | None |
| September 17, 2019 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Routine inspection | 118 dogs | None |
| February 3, 2021 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Routine inspection | 93 dogs | None |
| March 8, 2022 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Routine inspection | 90 dogs | None |
| February 23, 2023 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Inspection | 83 dogs | None |
| February 7, 2024 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Re-license inspection | 69 dogs | None |
| February 7, 2024 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Routine inspection | 69 dogs | None |
| November 13, 2024 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Routine inspection | 81 dogs | None |
| September 29, 2025 | USDA 71-A-0687 | Routine inspection | 80 dogs | None |
83 dogs recorded (68 adults · 15 puppies).
A five year old, female, fawn pug, micro-chip #4841732E05. The left eye had an opaque iris, with a raised spot in the middle of the iris and visible blood vessels in the white of the eye leading to the raised area.
** A seven year old, female, fawn pug, micro-chip #4C18202443. Both eyes are dull, dry and the surface of the eyes have a rough appearance. The right eye had a brown raised spot on the surface of the eye. Both eyes had crusting around the eyes.
** A eight year old, female, fawn pug, micro-chip #4831305F3C. Both eyes are dull, dry and the surface of the eyes have a rough appearance. The left eye has yellowish matter on the surface of the eye.
85 dogs recorded (69 adults · 16 puppies).
A ten year old, female black pug, micro-chip #4705476943. Had white discharge and crusting around the left eye. … The teeth had a brown build up of tarter encasing the teeth and the gums are red and swollen.
** A seven year old, female fawn pug, micro-chip #4B5C2E4A5A. Both eye globes are enlarged and have a dull, dry rough appearance. The right eye has a raised brown spot in the middle of the eye. … The teeth had a brown build up of tarter encasing the teeth and the gums are red and swollen.
** A seven year old, female fawn pug, micro-chip #48421C5210. The right eye had a rough, dry, dull appearance. … The teeth had a brown build up of tarter encasing the teeth.
** A seven year old, female fawn pug, micro-chip #48421C5210. … The toe nails are extremely long which can affect locomotion or the nails could get caught on the wire flooring causing injury.
** A six year old white female dog, micro-chip #482A454034. Had a brown build up of tarter encasing the teeth.
** A nine year old, male fawn pug, no identification. Left eye globe was enlarged and had a rough, dry, dull appearance. … The teeth had a brown build up of tarter encasing the teeth.
The attending veterinarian evaluated the dogs in May 2015 and gave instruction on treating the eye problems. The licensee does not have documentation to verify that she has been treating the dogs eyes as recommended.
The license must set up a dental plan for the kennel with her attending veterinarian to ensure that all of the dogs are receiving proper dental care and any dental problems are addressed in a timely manner.
78 dogs recorded (70 adults · 8 puppies).
A white female Maltese, micro-chip #482A454034. Had a brown build up of tarter encasing the teeth. … The dog also had matted hair under/around the eyes, the matting can irritate the eyes and can contribute to eye problems.
The attending veterinarian and licensee established a dental maintenance protocol for the kennel dogs on November 5, 2015. The protocol states that the licensee will bring in 1-2 adult dogs needing dental cleaning once per month. The licensee did not bring in dogs for dental cleaning in January and February 2016.
No fewer than six enclosures have become unattached from the building, resulting in the partitions between the enclosures to bow and be unstable. The bowing unstable partitions may create gaps between the building and partition in which a dog could become entrapped or injured. The licensee must reattach the enclosures to the building to ensure that the enclosures are stable, in good repair and protects the animals from possible injury. To be corrected by: 04-16-16.
Yes. Inspectors recorded 14 problems across 19 visits, 10 of them repeats of earlier ones. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, September 29, 2025, inspectors counted 80 dogs (67 adults · 13 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name Maltese, Pug. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.
| Kennel | Location | Why related | Dogs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Nichols + Kathy Parish – Purple Circle Bulldogs, K & J Kennel | Mansfield, AR | Nearby · 13 mi | 60 dogs | No notes |
| Gary & Sharon Willis | Mansfield, AR | Nearby · 13 mi | 60 dogs | 2 notes |
| Cindy Garner | Booneville, AR | Nearby · 15 mi | 22 dogs | 6 notes |
| William D Remy – Remy Kennels | Booneville, AR | Nearby · 15 mi | 107 dogs | No notes |
| Anita Gustin – Kings River Kennel | Berryville, AR | Same breed · Maltese | 170 dogs | 25 notes |
| Chester & Mildred Miles – Luv-n-Pets | Berryville, AR | Same breed · Maltese | 80 dogs | 8 notes |
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