Breeder Database / Missouri
Updated January 6, 2026

Kenneth & Janice Nelson – Exeter, MO

Exeter, Missouri

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Kenneth & Janice Nelson – Exeter, MO is linked to 20 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Beagle, Maltese, Yorkie
Latest inspectionJanuary 6, 2026
Latest Dog Count7260 adults · 12 puppies
USDA license43-A-5769
Exp. 7/6/2028
Missouri license
Inspections on file20 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
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Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Kenneth & Janice Nelson – Exeter, MO is linked to 20 public inspection reports, carrying 25 inspector findings, from April 2014 to January 2026.

Across 19 inspections between April 2014 and January 2026, inspectors recorded between 3 dogs and 106 dogs at Kenneth & Janice Nelson – Exeter, MO. The most recent count was 72 dogs on January 6, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
April 10, 2014USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection98 dogs1 finding
March 30, 2015USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection88 dogs9 findings
April 7, 2015USDA 43-A-5769Focused inspection88 dogsNone
August 3, 2015USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection88 dogs8 findings
August 25, 2015USDA 43-A-5769Focused inspection88 dogs4 findings
October 8, 2015USDA 43-A-5769Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
December 7, 2015USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection106 dogsNone
August 1, 2017USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection82 dogs3 findings
August 9, 2017USDA 43-A-5769Focused inspection3 dogsNone
December 12, 2017USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection84 dogsNone
December 19, 2018USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection71 dogsNone
October 8, 2019USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection83 dogsNone
April 15, 2021USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection74 dogsNone
February 15, 2022USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection91 dogsNone
August 15, 2022USDA 43-A-5769Re-license inspection84 dogsNone
January 5, 2023USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection63 dogsNone
October 26, 2023USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection70 dogsNone
November 5, 2024USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection64 dogsNone
July 21, 2025USDA 43-A-5769Re-license inspection65 dogsNone
January 6, 2026USDA 43-A-5769Routine inspection72 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

April 10, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5769

98 dogs recorded (98 adults · 0 puppies).

  • Male Yorkshire Terrier matted, crusted facial hair

    Sec. 2.40 Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (b)(2) A male Yorkshire Terrier ID 4941517469 had a long unkempt hair coat with loose mats covering his face and body. The hair surrounding his eyes was wet and a dark crust that held the hair close to his eyes. Matted hair can cause discomfort to the animal. Long facial hair and facial matts are an irritation to the eyes that may result in injury or infection of the eye. The licensee shall provide adequate veterinary care which includes routine grooming using a proactive approach that prevents mats from forming. TO BE CORRECTED BY : 4/14/14

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March 30, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5769

88 dogs recorded (76 adults · 12 puppies).

  • Beagle with hard back mass (Direct)

    *A female Beagle (Tattoo # 1402) named "Apple" had a hard, golf ball size mass on her back. The licensee was not aware of the mass and was unsure how long it had been present.

  • Beagle hernia noted (Direct)

    ** A female Beagle (Mc # 46594A2E31) named "Betsy" had a large mass on the right side of her stomach. This mass was identified by the attending veterinarian during a hands on examination as a " hernia right side" 11 months prior, on April 24, 2014.

  • Large hernia noted (Direct)

    *** A female Beagle (Mc # 445PO5266B) named "Blonde" had a large mass on her stomach. This mass was identified by the attending veterinarian during a hands on examination as a " large hernia " 11 months prior, on April 24, 2014.

  • Mammary mass noted (Direct)

    **** A female Yorkshire Terrier (Mc# 49663A2A61) named "Reen" had a small mass in her left mammary area. This mass was identified by the attending veterinarian during a hands on examination as a " small breast cancer " 11 months prior, on April 24, 2014.

  • Large hernia noted (Direct)

    ***** A female Yorkshire Terrier (Mc# 482E062346) named "Lucy" had a large mass on the right side of her stomach. This mass was identified by the attending veterinarian during a hands on examination as a " large hernia " 11 months prior, on April 24, 2014.

  • Females marked unsound housed with males (Direct)

    These dogs were also marked unsound for breeding. However, these females are still housed with males.

  • No written treatment plans for masses (Direct)

    No treatment plan was recorded.

  • Coated wire flooring with sharp points

    Sec. 3.6 Primary enclosures (a)(2)(i) There were two enclosures with holes in the coated wire flooring. The broken wires from these holes were protruding upward into the floor of the enclosures making sharp points that could injure the dogs. The licensee shall ensure that all primary enclosures are kept in good repair and free from sharp points. TO BE CORRECTED BY: 4/1/2015

  • Algae-covered water buckets

    Sec. 3.11 Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.(b)(2) There were 5 water buckets in the outdoor housing area that were dirty and had green algae covering their inside surfaces. Dirty water receptacles are a disease risk. The licensee shall ensure water receptacles are sanitized at least once every 2 weeks using one of the methods prescribed in paragraph (b)(3) of this section, and more often if necessary to prevent an accumulation of dirt, debris, food waste, excreta, and other disease hazards. TO BE CORRECTED BY: 4/31/2015

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August 3, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5769

88 dogs recorded (76 adults · 12 puppies).

  • Beagle hair loss and reddened skin (Direct, Repeat)

    An adult female Beagle (m/c# 4812710C39) was missing a large amount of hair on her rump, tail, and chest. The skin in these hairless areas on her rump and chest were moist, reddened, and had numerous tiny scabs. The skin on her tail was dry and scaly. The licensee had not sought veterinary care for this dog and was not treating the skin condition.

  • Male Yorkshire Terrier tartar buildup (Direct, Repeat)

    A male Yorkshire terrier (m/c#494-151-7460) had few teeth remaining, but there was a buildup of a hard, brown substance on the teeth he did have.

  • Female Maltese thick dental buildup (Direct, Repeat)

    A female Maltese (m/c# 095 627 602) had a buildup of a hard, greenish-brown substance on her teeth that was so thick that all the individual teeth could not be seen.

  • Female Yorkshire Terrier lost molar (Direct, Repeat)

    A female Yorkshire terrier (m/c# 091 312 883) repetitively licked her lips and moved her mouth. She had a severe buildup of hard brown material on her teeth; her gums were reddened along her teeth. During the inspection, a molar tooth fell out of her mouth.

  • No dental care for dogs in two years (Direct, Repeat)

    The licensee stated that none of the dogs had received dental care in two years even though the Attending Veterinarian had noted that 42 dogs needed dental cleaning on his last visit to the facility.

  • Beagle and Maltese long toenails (Direct, Repeat)

    Several dogs had excessively long toenails: a female Beagle (m/c# 4812710C39), a female Beagle named Biscuit (no other ID), a female Maltese (m/c# 095 627 602), and a female Maltese (m/c# 050304787).

  • Indoor fluorescent light out

    One, of the two florescent lights in the indoor portion of the sheltered housing area is not working. There is not sufficient light in this area of the facility to perform the daily tasks of caring for the dogs or to access their well-being. Adequate light is needed to maintain good housekeeping practices, adequately clean, adequately inspect the animals, and for the well-being of the animals. The licensee shall provide adequate light to permit routine inspection and cleaning of the facility, and observation of the dogs, as well as to provide a regular diurnal lighting cycle for the dogs. TO BE CORRECTED BY: 8/11/2015

  • Tall weeds along outdoor housing

    There was tall grass and weeds along the fence-line and around the edges of the outdoor housing areas. Tall grass and weeds provide optimal breeding grounds for rodents and pests. The licensee shall control weeds, grasses, and bushes so as to facilitate cleaning of the premises and pest control, and to protect the health and well-being of the animals. TO BE CORRECTED BY: 8/11/2015

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August 25, 2015 — Focused inspection, USDA 43-A-5769

88 dogs recorded (76 adults · 12 puppies).

  • Male Yorkshire terrier brown buildup (Direct, Repeat)

    A male Yorkshire terrier (m/c#494-151-7460) had few teeth remaining, but there was a buildup of a hard, brown substance on the teeth he did have.

  • Female Maltese teeth obscured (Direct, Repeat)

    A female Maltese (m/c# 095 627 602) had a buildup of a hard, greenish-brown substance on her teeth that was so thick that all the individual teeth could not be seen.

  • Female Yorkshire terrier severe buildup (Direct, Repeat)

    A female Yorkshire terrier (m/c# 091 312 883) had a severe buildup of hard brown material on her teeth; her gums were reddened along her teeth.

  • Beagles and Maltese long toenails (Direct, Repeat)

    Several dogs were noted during the last inspection for excessively long toenails. While it appeared that a portion of the long nails had been removed, each of the dogs still had excessively long nails on a portion of their digits: a female Beagle (m/c# 4812710C39), a female Beagle named Biscuit (no other ID), a female Maltese (m/c# 095 627 602), and a female Maltese (m/c# 050304787).

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August 1, 2017 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5769

82 dogs recorded (69 adults · 13 puppies).

  • Female Yorkshire Terrier eye discharge (Direct)

    A female Yorkshire Terrier (4943133E1A) was exhibiting a green, crusty discharge on the edges of the eyelids of the left eye. Upon closer examination of the eye, the surface of the eye appeared dry and the entire conjunctiva was red. The licensee was not aware of the eye problem and had not consulted a veterinarian about it.

  • Three-month-old puppies with fecal mats (Direct)

    Some of the dogs were exhibiting some soiling of the hair coat around the eyes, mouth, inguinal area, and rectum. The three month old puppies had balls of fecal material attached to the hair coat around the anus.

  • Adult Maltese matted muzzle and eyes (Direct)

    Some of the dogs were exhibiting some soiling of the hair coat around the eyes, mouth, inguinal area, and rectum. … An adult Maltese female had dark matting along the muzzle, around both eyes and on her jaw.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Kenneth & Janice Nelson – Exeter, MO been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 25 problems across 20 visits, 10 of them repeats of earlier ones. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Kenneth & Janice Nelson – Exeter, MO keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, January 6, 2026, inspectors counted 72 dogs (60 adults · 12 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Kenneth & Janice Nelson – Exeter, MO raise?

The records name Beagle, Maltese, Yorkie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Kenneth & Janice Nelson – Exeter, MO hold?

  • USDA licence 43-A-5769 — expires 7/6/2028

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