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Jerry & DeEtta Simmons – Down Home Country Kennel

Grovespring, Missouri

USDA licensedMissouri state records

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Rat Terrier breeder in Grovespring, MO. 88 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited no problems across 16 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Rat Terrier

Latest inspectionSeptember 4, 2025

Latest Dog Count8854 adults · 34 puppies

USDA license43-A-5840

Exp. 3/17/2028

Missouri licenseAC00142Q

Inspections on file16 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Jerry & DeEtta Simmons – Down Home Country Kennel is linked to 16 public inspection reports, from March 2014 to September 2025.

Across 13 inspections between March 2014 and September 2025, inspectors recorded between 60 dogs and 157 dogs at Jerry & DeEtta Simmons – Down Home Country Kennel. The most recent count was 88 dogs on September 4, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
March 12, 2014	USDA 43-A-5840	Pre-license inspection #2	157 dogs	None
September 15, 2014	USDA 43-A-5840	Attempted inspection	No access	None
October 1, 2014	USDA 43-A-5840	Routine inspection	114 dogs	None
January 5, 2016	USDA 43-A-5840	Routine inspection	60 dogs	None
October 25, 2016	USDA 43-A-5840	Attempted inspection	No access	None
January 30, 2017	USDA 43-A-5840	Routine inspection	96 dogs	None
March 14, 2018	USDA 43-A-5840	Routine inspection	126 dogs	None
April 22, 2019	USDA 43-A-5840	Routine inspection	114 dogs	None
July 14, 2021	USDA 43-A-5840	Routine inspection	125 dogs	None
March 7, 2022	USDA 43-A-5840	Re-license inspection	81 dogs	None
August 25, 2022	USDA 43-A-5840	Routine inspection	88 dogs	None
June 27, 2023	USDA 43-A-5840	Attempted inspection	No access	None
July 12, 2023	USDA 43-A-5840	Routine inspection	72 dogs	None
November 12, 2024	USDA 43-A-5840	Routine inspection	88 dogs	None
March 11, 2025	USDA 43-A-5840	Re-license inspection	85 dogs	None
September 4, 2025	USDA 43-A-5840	Routine inspection	88 dogs	None

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Jerry & DeEtta Simmons – Down Home Country Kennel been cited by inspectors?

No. 16 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.

How many dogs does Jerry & DeEtta Simmons – Down Home Country Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, September 4, 2025, inspectors counted 88 dogs (54 adults · 34 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Jerry & DeEtta Simmons – Down Home Country Kennel raise?

The records name Rat Terrier. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Jerry & DeEtta Simmons – Down Home Country Kennel hold?

USDA licence 43-A-5840 — expires 3/17/2028
Missouri licence AC00142Q

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