8 total dogs
No findings
Joyce Burkhart — Puppy Dog Tales
Shady Valley Kennel
CAPS Investigation 🎥
Carrollton, MO
Breeder Snapshot
Joyce Burkhart — Puppy Dog Tales is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Carrollton, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 5 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2022. The most recent was September 9, 2025, with 60 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors documented no citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 60
- USDA Citations
- 0
- USDA License
- 43-A-6754
- USDA License Exp
- 8/5/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Joyce Burkhart — Puppy Dog Tales raises the following breed(s): Morkie, Pomapoo, Pomeranian, Yorkie, Yorkipoo.
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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12 total dogsNo findings
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19 total dogsNo findings
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36 total dogsNo findings
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60 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.
CAPS Investigation 🎥
The Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) is a nonprofit that investigates commercial dog breeders and the pet stores that sell their puppies, then publishes the findings publicly.
CAPS conducts thorough investigations that require significant time, expertise, and resources. Please consider making a donation to help ensure this important work can continue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joyce Burkhart — Puppy Dog Tales a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Joyce Burkhart — Puppy Dog Tales is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6754. The license expiration date on file is 8/5/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Joyce Burkhart — Puppy Dog Tales have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 60 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Joyce Burkhart — Puppy Dog Tales have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 0 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Joyce Burkhart — Puppy Dog Tales located?
Joyce Burkhart — Puppy Dog Tales's facility is registered in Carrollton, MO according to USDA records.
Has Joyce Burkhart — Puppy Dog Tales held more than one USDA license?
Joyce Burkhart — Puppy Dog Tales's current USDA license is 43-A-6754. 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 Joyce Burkhart — Puppy Dog Tales'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.
