Karen S Jones – L.V.S. Kennel is linked to 14 public inspection reports from USDA.
Breed(s)
German Shepherd, Italian Greyhound
Latest inspectionAugust 17, 2026Latest Dog Count1313 adultsUSDA licenses — 2 on file43-A-6776, 43-A-5726Missouri licenseInspections on file14 USDA
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Karen S Jones – L.V.S. Kennel is linked to 14 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from March 2014 to August 2026.
Across 14 inspections between March 2014 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 11 dogs and 23 dogs at Karen S Jones – L.V.S. Kennel. The most recent count was 13 dogs on August 17, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 13, 2014
USDA 43-A-5726
Routine inspection
11 dogs
None
January 29, 2015
USDA 43-A-5726
Routine inspection
18 dogs
1 finding
August 1, 2016
USDA 43-A-5726
Routine inspection
18 dogs
None
June 20, 2017
USDA 43-A-5726
Routine inspection
13 dogs
None
October 18, 2018
USDA 43-A-5726
Routine inspection
12 dogs
None
September 24, 2019
USDA 43-A-5726
Routine inspection
15 dogs
None
October 25, 2021
USDA 43-A-5726
New site inspection
11 dogs
None
April 28, 2022
USDA 43-A-5726
Routine inspection
13 dogs
None
January 17, 2023
USDA 43-A-6776
Pre-license inspection
23 dogs
None
May 16, 2023
USDA 43-A-6776
Routine inspection
17 dogs
None
November 26, 2024
USDA 43-A-6776
Routine inspection
12 dogs
None
April 16, 2025
USDA 43-A-6776
Routine inspection
20 dogs
None
January 6, 2026
USDA 43-A-6776
Re-license inspection
23 dogs
None
August 17, 2026
USDA 43-A-6776
Routine inspection
13 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
January 29, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5726
18 dogs recorded (12 adults · 6 puppies).
German Shepherds with no bedding
Three German Shepherds with two dog houses did not have any bedding provided with a outside temperature of 39* F. Licensee must provide bedding when the temperature is below 50* F. Licensee must ensure that clean, dry, bedding is offerred when the temperature is below 50*F to allow for insulation against the cold for the protection of the dogs health and well being. * To be corrected by: 1/30/15
Has Karen S Jones – L.V.S. Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 14 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Karen S Jones – L.V.S. Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, August 17, 2026, inspectors counted 13 dogs (13 adults). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Karen S Jones – L.V.S. Kennel raise?
The records name German Shepherd, Italian Greyhound. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Karen S Jones – L.V.S. Kennel hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.