157 total dogs
No findings
Jerry & DeEtta Simmons — Down Home Country Kennel, LLC
Grovespring, MO
Breeder Snapshot
Jerry & DeEtta Simmons — Down Home Country Kennel, LLC is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Grovespring, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 16 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was September 4, 2025, with 88 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 3 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 88
- USDA Citations
- 3
- USDA License
- 43-A-5840
- USDA License Exp
- 3/17/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Jerry & DeEtta Simmons — Down Home Country Kennel, LLC raises the following breed(s): Rat Terrier.
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.
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🚫 Access
“(b) Access and inspection of records and property: A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 1:45 PM on 09/15/2014.”
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114 total dogsNo findings
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60 total dogsNo findings
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🚫 Access
“A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 2:40 pm on 25-Oct-16.”
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96 total dogsNo findings
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126 total dogsNo findings
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114 total dogsNo findings
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125 total dogsNo findings
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81 total dogsNo findings
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88 total dogsNo findings
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🚫 Access
“A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 12:30pm on 27- JUNE-2023.”
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72 total dogsNo findings
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88 total dogsNo findings
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85 total dogsNo findings
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88 total dogsNo findings
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 Jerry & DeEtta Simmons — Down Home Country Kennel, LLC a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Jerry & DeEtta Simmons — Down Home Country Kennel, LLC is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-5840. The license expiration date on file is 3/17/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Jerry & DeEtta Simmons — Down Home Country Kennel, LLC have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 88 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Jerry & DeEtta Simmons — Down Home Country Kennel, LLC have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 3 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Jerry & DeEtta Simmons — Down Home Country Kennel, LLC located?
Jerry & DeEtta Simmons — Down Home Country Kennel, LLC's facility is registered in Grovespring, MO according to USDA records.
Has Jerry & DeEtta Simmons — Down Home Country Kennel, LLC held more than one USDA license?
Jerry & DeEtta Simmons — Down Home Country Kennel, LLC's current USDA license is 43-A-5840. 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 Jerry & DeEtta Simmons — Down Home Country Kennel, LLC'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.
