Breeder Database / Missouri
Updated March 3, 2026

Karen Hubbard – Karens Kennel

Gainesville, Missouri

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Karen Hubbard – Karens Kennel is linked to 16 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records
Latest inspectionMarch 3, 2026
Latest Dog Count1919 adults · 0 puppies
USDA licenses — 2 on file43-A-6035, 43-A-3229
Missouri license
Inspections on file16 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

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Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Karen Hubbard – Karens Kennel is linked to 16 public inspection reports, carrying 11 inspector findings, from January 2016 to March 2026.

Across 16 inspections between January 2016 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 10 dogs and 32 dogs at Karen Hubbard – Karens Kennel. The most recent count was 19 dogs on March 3, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
January 28, 2016USDA 43-A-6035Pre-license inspection #112 dogsNone
May 25, 2016USDA 43-A-6035Routine inspection17 dogs2 findings
July 18, 2017USDA 43-A-6035Routine inspection21 dogs2 findings
October 10, 2017USDA 43-A-6035Routine inspection32 dogs1 finding
January 9, 2018USDA 43-A-6035Routine inspection21 dogs1 finding
May 8, 2018USDA 43-A-6035Routine inspection25 dogsNone
March 26, 2019USDA 43-A-6035Routine inspection17 dogsNone
December 10, 2019USDA 43-A-6035Routine inspection17 dogsNone
April 23, 2021USDA 43-A-6035Routine inspection15 dogsNone
January 25, 2022USDA 43-A-6035Re-license inspection15 dogs2 findings
February 1, 2022USDA 43-A-6035Re-license inspection15 dogsNone
May 19, 2022USDA 43-A-6035Routine inspection15 dogsNone
July 11, 2023USDA 43-A-6035Routine inspection10 dogsNone
July 12, 2024USDA 43-A-6035Routine inspection10 dogsNone
February 11, 2025USDA 43-A-6035Re-license inspection11 dogsNone
March 3, 2026USDA 43-A-6035Routine inspection19 dogs3 findings

What inspectors wrote

May 25, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-6035

17 dogs recorded (17 adults · 0 puppies).

  • Dirt and grime on dog doors and walls

    Cleaning of Surfaces. There was a buildup of dirt and grime on the dog doors and walls of the sheltered building. Dirt and grime can harbor diseases that can affect the health of the dogs. The licensee must ensure that all surfaces that come into contact with the dogs are cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. TO BE CORRECTED BY MAY 31, 2016.

  • Tall weeds and grass around outdoor enclosures

    Housekeeping for Premises. The outdoor enclosures had excessively tall weeds and grass along their perimeters. Tall weeds and grass can harbor pests such as ticks, fleas, and snakes. The licensee must trim the tall weeds and grass and maintain the areas in and around the outdoor enclosures so that they are free of tall weeds and grass. TO BE CORRECTED BY MAY 31, 2016.

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July 18, 2017 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-6035

21 dogs recorded (19 adults · 2 puppies).

  • Two 4-week-old puppies no ID

    The licensee is not properly identifying puppies that are less than 16 weeks old. Two 4-week-old puppies from the same litter did not have any form of identification. Appropriate identification of dogs is necessary to meet recordkeeping requirements for inventory, disposition, transport, and healthcare documentation. The licensee must properly identify puppies with an acceptable form of identification, which include a cage card (if litters are not comingled), a microchip, a collar and tag, or a plastic-type collar with the required information legibly written. TO BE CORRECTED BY JULY 23, 2017.

  • Dirty dog doors, floors, walls (Repeat)

    There was a buildup of dirt and grime on the dog doors, floors, and walls of the sheltered building. There was a buildup of dirt on the outside and grime on the inside of the shelters in the outdoor facility. Dirt and grime can harbor diseases that can affect the health of the dogs. The licensee must ensure that all surfaces that come into contact with the dogs are cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices.

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October 10, 2017 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-6035

32 dogs recorded (18 adults · 14 puppies).

  • Puppies under 16 weeks not identified (Repeat)

    The licensee is not properly identifying puppies that are less than 16 weeks old. Ten puppies from three separate litters did not have any form of identification. Appropriate identification of dogs is necessary to meet recordkeeping requirements for inventory, disposition, transport, and healthcare documentation. The licensee must properly identify puppies with an acceptable form of identification, which include a cage card (if litters are not comingled), a microchip, a collar and tag, or a plastic-type collar with the required information legibly written.

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January 9, 2018 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-6035

21 dogs recorded (20 adults · 1 puppy).

  • Enclosures too low for dogs

    Two dogs housed in separate enclosures made of wire with 1 inch high spaces only had approximately 3 inches of space between the top of their heads and the top of their enclosures. Dogs need adequate space to make normal postural and behavioral movements. The licensee must ensure that the interior height of each primary enclosure is at least 6 inches higher than the head of the tallest dog in the enclosure when it is in a normal standing position. TO BE CORRECTED BY 1/10/18.

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January 25, 2022 — Re-license inspection, USDA 43-A-6035

15 dogs recorded (10 adults · 5 puppies).

  • PVC missing parasite sampling directions

    The Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) did not have sampling directions for heartworm and for internal parasites.

  • Incomplete internal parasite treatment plan

    The treatment plan for internal parasites was incomplete for adults and puppies.

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March 3, 2026 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-6035

19 dogs recorded (19 adults · 0 puppies).

  • Nine puppies not on inventory

    There are 19 dogs observed in the kennel but the APHIS 7005 lists only 10 dogs. The nine dogs not listed on the APHIS 7005 are juvenile puppies (approximately 6 months of age). The licensee stated that they will be sold soon so did not add them to the inventory. Records of all the dogs must be made and maintained with accurate information so their identity can be known with certainty, and to be able to track the dogs that are purchased, transported, traded, sold, or leave by other methods and for accurate health care documentation. Each dealer shall make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the following information concerning each dog purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession or under his or her control, or which is transported, euthanized, sold, or otherwise disposed of by that dealer. The records shall include any offspring born of any animal while in his or her possession or under his or her control. The APHIS 7005 must be correctly completed and maintained. To be corrected by 6 March 2026

  • Contingency plan not reviewed since 9/24/2022

    The contingency plan was last signed 9/24/2022. The licensee stated that nothing has changed so why look at it. An annual review of the plan allows for making changes based on personnel, equipment and number of dogs. The plan must be reviewed by the dealer on at least an annual basis to ensure that it adequately addresses the criteria listed in paragraph (a) of this section. Each licensee and registrant must maintain documentation of their annual reviews. The licensee must review and document that review of the contingency plan. To be corrected by 6 March 2026

  • Open bag of dog food on floor

    Inside the building part of the shelter housing facility, there was a newly opened bag of dog food on the floor. Open bags of food can attract pests and insects that can contaminate the food, decreasing the palatability and nutritional value. All open supplies of food must be kept in leakproof containers with tightly fitting lids to prevent contamination and spoilage. The licensee must place any and all open bags of food in a leakproof container with a tightly fitting lid at all times. To be corrected by 6 March 2026

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Karen Hubbard – Karens Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 11 problems across 16 visits, 2 of them repeats of earlier ones. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Karen Hubbard – Karens Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, March 3, 2026, inspectors counted 19 dogs (19 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Karen Hubbard – Karens Kennel hold?

  • USDA licence 43-A-6035 — expires 2/8/2028
  • USDA licence 43-A-3229 — Cancelled 2/12/2025

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