45 total dogs
No findings
John Miller — TLC Kennels
Horrible Hundred
Sturgeon, MO
Breeder Snapshot
John Miller — T L C Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Sturgeon, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 10 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2016. The most recent was April 10, 2025, with 4 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 2 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 4
- USDA Citations
- 2
- USDA License
- 43-A-6036
- USDA License Exp
- 2/8/2026
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, John Miller — TLC Kennels raises the following breed(s): Bernedoodle, Bichon Frise, Cockapoo, Cocker Spaniel, Havanese, Havaton, Malshi, Maltipoo, Mini Goldendoodle, Mini Poodle, Pekapoo, Poodle, Pug, Shih Tzu, Yorkipoo, 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.
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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1 CITATION67 total dogsTall weeds and clutter by pensOld food and clutter in storage areaFood and hair in walkways
“The outdoor facility had a pile of tires, rolled up fencing and other fencing supplies adjoining the enclosures with tall weeds ... The food and bedding storage area ... had old open dog food ... discarded feed bags and other clutter. The sheltered building floor had food and hair in the walkways.”
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80 total dogsNo findings
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79 total dogsNo findings
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79 total dogsNo findings
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75 total dogsNo findings
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55 total dogsNo findings
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60 total dogsNo findings
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4 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):
2020: Excessive feces and flies; puppies housed outdoors during extreme temperatures and on wire flooring; missing dogs with no records; puppies sold without rabies vaccinations; failure to perform brucellosis testing; improperly acquired quarantined puppies; vaccines stored incorrectly; unlicensed dog dealing/reselling; refusal of inspector access; inadequate shelter and space; overgrown nails; inadequate deworming and veterinary care; dangerous escape-prone enclosures; repeated violations across multiple inspections.
2023: Received state warning letter for repeated unsanitary conditions; history of violations including excessive feces, inadequate space, exposure to extreme temperatures, and failure to test dogs for contagious disease; puppies sold to Petland stores; repeat offender cited by state inspectors while USDA reported no violations.
2024: Repeated unsanitary conditions, including fecal buildup around whelping enclosures; missing records for nine dogs, with owner admitting some records were discarded; history of sanitation violations, inadequate space, exposure to extreme temperatures, excessive feces, and failure to test for contagious disease; repeat offender that sold puppies to Petland stores.
2025: Excessive feces, rodent droppings, and puppies housed on inadequate flooring; incomplete dog records; multiple state warning letters; history of overcrowding, extreme temperature exposure, and failure to test for contagious disease; sold puppies to multiple Petland stores; repeat offender.
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Miller — TLC Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
John Miller — TLC Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6036. The license expiration date on file is 2/8/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did John Miller — TLC Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 4 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does John Miller — TLC Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 2 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is John Miller — TLC Kennels located?
John Miller — TLC Kennels's facility is registered in Sturgeon, MO according to USDA records.
Has John Miller — TLC Kennels held more than one USDA license?
John Miller — TLC Kennels's current USDA license is 43-A-6036. 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 John Miller — TLC Kennels'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.
Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
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.
