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Kevin Harrison — Kevin's Hilltop Kennels
USDA WarningHorrible Hundred> 2 Attempted Inspections
Marceline, MO
Breeder Snapshot
Kevin Harrison — Kevin's Hilltop Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Marceline, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 24 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was September 11, 2025, with 116 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 9 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 116
- USDA Citations
- 9
- USDA License
- 43-A-2530
- USDA License Exp
- 9/22/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Kevin Harrison — Kevin's Hilltop Kennels raises the following breed(s): Yorkie.
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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109 total dogsNo findings
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92 total dogsNo findings
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92 total dogsNo findings
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87 total dogsNo findings
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89 total dogsNo findings
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84 total dogsNo findings
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2 CITATIONS126 total dogsDirectFemale Yorkie flaky skin, very thin, trouble breathing
“A female Yorkshire Terrier, microchip ... was observed in her enclosure with an unkept haircoat. ... she has crusty flaky particles on her head and upper back and side area. ... she was very thin. Her ribs and vertebrae were easily palpable. She was having a difficult time breathing and was observed to be having abdominal type breathing.”
Pens too short“In two enclosures, affecting 2 dogs, the enclosures did not provide at least 6 inches above the top of the heads of the dogs.”
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1 CITATION122 total dogsDirectRepeatYorkie eye matting/cloudy eye, head mass, tartar
“A female Yorkshire Terrier ... was observed with her entire right eye covered with a heavily encrusted matt. ... the eye appeared cloudy and had a small pinpoint divot-like lesion ... There was also a small acorn-sized raised mass on the side of her head ... very heavy accumulation of a dark brown plaque and tartar build up on her upper back molars.”
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USDA actionOfficial warningUSDA issued an official warning for not providing adequate veterinary care to its dogs (September 2021).
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101 total dogsNo findings
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115 total dogsNo findings
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96 total dogsNo findings
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110 total dogsNo findings
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105 total dogsNo findings
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111 total dogsNo findings
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125 total dogsNo findings
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116 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.
Horrible Hundred
The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns. Below is a summary of the concerns noted in the report(s):
2022: Very thin Yorkie with breathing difficulty; eye lesion and head mass in another Yorkie; 18 state violations (feces, odor, overcrowding, small cages, unsafe housing, lack of outdoor access); dogs kept in darkness.
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kevin Harrison — Kevin's Hilltop Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Kevin Harrison — Kevin's Hilltop Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-2530. The license expiration date on file is 9/22/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Kevin Harrison — Kevin's Hilltop Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 116 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Kevin Harrison — Kevin's Hilltop Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 9 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Kevin Harrison — Kevin's Hilltop Kennels located?
Kevin Harrison — Kevin's Hilltop Kennels's facility is registered in Marceline, MO according to USDA records.
Has Kevin Harrison — Kevin's Hilltop Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Kevin Harrison — Kevin's Hilltop Kennels's current USDA license is 43-A-2530. 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 Kevin Harrison — Kevin's Hilltop Kennels'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.
