12 total dogs
No findings
Karen Hubbard — Karens Kennel
Gainesville, MO
Breeder Snapshot
Karen Hubbard — Karens Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Gainesville, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 16 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2016. The most recent was March 3, 2026, with 19 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 10 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 19
- USDA Citations
- 10
- USDA License
- 43-A-6035
- USDA License Exp
- 2/8/2028
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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17 total dogs⚠️ Housing
“Cleaning of Surfaces. There was a buildup of dirt and grime on the dog doors and walls of the sheltered building.”
⚠️ Sanitation“Housekeeping for Premises. The outdoor enclosures had excessively tall weeds and grass along their perimeters.”
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21 total dogs⚠️ Records
“The licensee is not properly identifying puppies that are less than 16 weeks old.”
⚠️ Housing · Repeat“There was a buildup of dirt and grime on the dog doors, floors, and walls of the sheltered building.”
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32 total dogs⚠️ Records · Repeat
“The licensee is not properly identifying puppies that are less than 16 weeks old.”
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21 total dogs⚠️ Enclosures
“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.”
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25 total dogsNo findings
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17 total dogsNo findings
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17 total dogsNo findings
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15 total dogsNo findings
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15 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“The Program of Veterinary CareA written plan, signed by a vet, for the animals' medical care. (PVC) did not have sampling directions for heartworm and for internal parasites.”
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15 total dogsNo findings
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15 total dogsNo findings
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10 total dogsNo findings
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10 total dogsNo findings
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11 total dogsNo findings
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19 total dogs⚠️ Records
“There are 19 dogs observed in the kennel but the APHIS 7005 lists only 10 dogs.”
⚠️ Other“The contingency plan was last signed 9/24/2022.”
⚠️ Housing“Inside the building part of the shelter housing facility, there was a newly opened bag of dog food on the floor.”
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karen Hubbard — Karens Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Karen Hubbard — Karens Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6035. The license expiration date on file is 2/8/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Karen Hubbard — Karens Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 19 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Karen Hubbard — Karens Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 10 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Karen Hubbard — Karens Kennel located?
Karen Hubbard — Karens Kennel's facility is registered in Gainesville, MO according to USDA records.
Has Karen Hubbard — Karens Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Karen Hubbard — Karens Kennel's current USDA license is 43-A-6035. 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 Karen Hubbard — Karens Kennel'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.
