45 total dogs
No findings
Joey Farley — Pleasant Valley Puppies
Horrible Hundred
Galena, MO
Breeder Snapshot
Joey Farley — Pleasant Valley Puppies is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Galena, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 24 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2015. The most recent was November 19, 2025, with 56 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
- 56
- USDA Citations
- 22
- USDA License
- 43-A-6006
- USDA License Exp
- 10/16/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Joey Farley — Pleasant Valley Puppies raises the following breed(s): Australian Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog, Cocker Spaniel, English Bulldog, English Springer Spaniel, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Mastiff, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Poodle, Shiba Inu, Weimaraner.
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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3 CITATIONS57 total dogsDirectAdult Norwich Terrier long nails, twisted toesAdult English Bulldog (Bubba) very thinAdult Weimaraner (Myra) bite wounds, red swollen thigh4 mo Weimaraner (Mathilda) dry coughAdult Shiba Inu difficulty lifting body
“The licensee was removing the tails by twisting them off and then applying blood clotter without apposing the skin. ... An adult Norwich terrier had excessively long toenails and the digits were twisting to the side. ... An adult, male English Bulldog named Bubba ... was too thin. ... An adult, female Weimeraner named Myra ... had been bitten on the back of her left hind leg by another dog. ... A four-month-old female Weimeraner named Mathilda had an intermittent dry cough ... An adult, male Shiba Inu ... was not able to lift the front half of his body off of the ground”
Feces, hair, standing water around pens“The twenty pens in the sheltered building had accumulations of feces and hair in front of each pen ... several pens ... had standing water in the outside portion of the pens.”
No bedding in dog shelter“The adult Weimaraners had a metal building that they used as a group shelter. However, there was no bedding in the building.”
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57 total dogsNo findings
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6 CITATIONS74 total dogsDirectRepeatNeapolitan Mastiff eye discharge, swollen eyes, hair lossNeapolitan Mastiff hair lossAdult French Bulldog (Colleen) hair loss, red moist skinAdult English Bulldog (Chloe) hair loss, red moist skin5 m/o English Bulldog (Lil' Bit) hair loss, red moist skinExpired puppy vaccine
“A female Neopolitan Mastiff ... had a thick gray discharge in both eyes. The skin around the eyes was also swollen ... Five dogs had skin conditions ... 1. A female Neopolitan Mastiff ... had thinning hair on her neck. 2. A female Neopolitan Mastiff ... had hair loss under her neck and on her chest. 3. A brown and white, adult, female French Bulldog named Colleen ... had a 1 inch area of hair loss and moist, reddened skin ... 4. A brown and white, adult, female English Bulldog named Chloe ... had a 2 inch area of hair loss and moist, reddened skin ... 5. A 5-month-old female English Bulldog named Lil' Bit ... had a half-inch X 1 inch area of hair loss and moist, reddened skin ... A partially used box of puppy vaccine (Duramune Max5) had an expiration date of 09 May, 2016.”
Inaccurate dog inventory records“The licensee's Dogs on Hand (APHIS form 7005) listed 42 adult dogs at the facility. However, the inspector counted 64 adult dogs ... at the facility during the inspection.”
Shelters missing wind/rain breaks“One outdoor enclosure contained two adult Wiemeraners and one shelter. Another outdoor enclosure contained two Neopolitan Mastiffs and one shelter. Neither of the shelters had a wind/rain break.”
Too-small sheltersMissing shelters“One outdoor enclosure contained two adult Wiemeraners and one shelter. Another outdoor enclosure contained two Neopolitan Mastiffs and one shelter. The shelters were not large enough ... Two outdoor enclosures, each housing 3 Australian shepherds, did not have any type of shelter.”
Pens with dried feces, dirt, grime“In the concrete sheltered building, two enclosures had a buildup of fecal material ... the majority of the inside portions had a layer of dried fecal matter ... one of the enclosures had a buildup of dirt and grime on a wall.”
Rodent feces near dog food“There is inadequate pest control as evidenced by an accumulation of rodent fecal matter ... on a shelf as well as on the floor, including next to the stored bags of dog food.”
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20 total dogsNo findings
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2 total dogsNo findings
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Sep 20162 total dogsNo findings
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107 total dogsNo findings
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135 total dogsNo findings
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5 CITATIONS146 total dogsDirectWeimaraner puppies thin, weak, ticksWeimaraner (Daisy) ticks
“A litter of eight Weimaraner puppies ... were undersized for their age and underweight. They were lethargicUnusually tired or sluggish. and had many ticks on them. ... An adult female Weimaraner named 'Daisy' ... had ticks covering most of its body. Many of the ticks were engorged.”
Incomplete dog acquisition records“All of the dogs listed on the Record of Acquisition for dogs on hand (APHIS form 7005) were missing the information for the name and address of the persons from whom the dogs were acquired, the age or date of birth, the date acquired, and a description of the dog.”
DirectWeimaraner puppies underweight, weak, overheated“A litter of eight Weimaraner puppies ... were whelped and maintained in an outdoor enclosure. All eight puppies were undersized and underweight, with one puppy being so weak it had trouble standing and walking. The ambient temperature ... was 92 degrees F. The puppies were lethargicUnusually tired or sluggish., moved very little, and were panting.”
Tall weeds and grass in pens“There were excessively tall weeds and grasses in the enclosures for the Weimaraners and Bernese Mtn. Dogs.”
Adult female Weimaraner ticks covering body8 Weimaraner puppies ticks“An adult female Weimaraner had ticks covering most of its body. A litter of eight Weimaraner puppies had ticks on their abdomens and chests.”
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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2 CITATIONS133 total dogsRepeatTall weeds and grass in pens
“There were excessively tall weeds and grass in the enclosures for the Weimaraners, Bernese Mtn. Dogs, and Golden Retrievers.”
Repeat6 adult dogs had ticks“At least 6 adult dogs had ticks attached to their bodies. ... A Bernese Mountain dog had a bloody area on its back due to a nest of ticks. Two Wiemaraners had a few ticks on their abdomens. Three Cocker Spaniels had many ticks on their chests and abdomens.”
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4 CITATIONS112 total dogsRepeatCocker Spaniel (Crosby) hair loss, thickened skinCocker Spaniel (Mooney) greasy hair, hair loss, scabby skinCocker Spaniel (Gloria) hair lossSpringer Spaniel (Spiffy) hair lossCocker Spaniel (Archie) matted hairBernese Mountain Dog (Sheba) matted hair
“Multiple adult dogs had a variety of skin and haircoat conditions. A male Cocker Spaniel named Crosby had patchy hair loss over much of his body. He also had thickened skin ... A female Cocker Spaniel named Mooney had greasy hair ... patchy hair loss, scaly skin, and reddened scabby areas on her chest. A female Cocker Spaniel named Gloria had nearly complete hair loss ... She also had areas of missing hair ... A male Springer Spaniel named Spiffy had areas of missing hair ... A male Cocker Spaniel named Archie had matted hair ... A female Bernese Mtn. Dog named Sheba had matted hair ...”
Ticks not detectedNo frequent vet communication“The licensee is not performing adequate daily observations to detect ticks on her dogs. The licensee does not have direct and frequent communication with her veterinarian regarding the skin problems of her dogs.”
Hole under pen fence“The Golden Retrievers had dug a hole under the fence of their enclosure and during the inspection were crawling under the fence and entering the adjacent Weimaraner enclosure.”
RepeatMultiple dogs had ticks“Multiple adult dogs had ticks attached to their bodies. ... A male Corgi named Dusty had ticks in his ears. ... A female Weimaraner named Bella had ticks on her back. ... A female Weimaraner named Tilley had ticks in her ears. ... A male Springer Spaniel named Spiffy had ticks in his ears. ... A female Springer Spaniel named Georgie had ticks in her ears and on her side. ... A male mini-Aussie named Willie had ticks in his ears and on his abdomen. ... A female Poodle named Mia had ticks in her ears and on her abdomen. ... A female Bernese Mtn. Dog named Katie had a tick in one ear. ... A male Weimaraner named Hank had ticks in his ears.”
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115 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATION74 total dogsRepeatPoodle ticksCocker Spaniel ticksCocker Spaniel ticks and waste on backWeimaraner ticks in earsWeimaraner ticks on neck
“Multiple adult dogs had ticks on their bodies: A female Poodle ... had ticks on her abdomen. A female Cocker spaniel ... had ticks on her abdomen. A male Cocker spaniel ... had ticks and their waste material on his back. A female Weimaraner ... had ticks on the interior surface of her ears. A female Weimaraner ... had engorged ticks on her neck.”
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82 total dogsNo findings
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84 total dogsNo findings
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67 total dogsNo findings
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65 total dogsNo findings
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52 total dogsNo findings
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52 total dogsNo findings
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64 total dogsNo findings
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52 total dogsNo findings
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56 total dogsNo findings
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):
2017: Twisting off tail for tail docking; Dogs with injuries; Multiple dogs need veterinary care
2020: Undersized puppies; Severe skin conditions; Female Weimaraner with "ticks covering most of [her] body"
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
The Humane Society's Horrible Hundred report is the result of extensive research and investigation. Please consider supporting the Humane Society's efforts with a donation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joey Farley — Pleasant Valley Puppies a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Joey Farley — Pleasant Valley Puppies is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6006. The license expiration date on file is 10/16/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Joey Farley — Pleasant Valley Puppies have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 56 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Joey Farley — Pleasant Valley Puppies 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 Joey Farley — Pleasant Valley Puppies located?
Joey Farley — Pleasant Valley Puppies's facility is registered in Galena, MO according to USDA records.
Has Joey Farley — Pleasant Valley Puppies held more than one USDA license?
Joey Farley — Pleasant Valley Puppies's current USDA license is 43-A-6006. 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 Joey Farley — Pleasant Valley 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.
