Breeder snapshot
Pomeranian and Poodle breeder in Lamar, MO. 50 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited no problems across 13 reports. Every report is free to read.
Kevin & Shelby Taffner – Lamar, MO
Lamar, Missouri
USDA licensedMissouri state records
Breed(s)
Pomeranian, Poodle
Exp. 3/4/2027
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Kevin & Shelby Taffner – Lamar, MO is linked to 13 public inspection reports, from March 2016 to June 2025.
Across 12 inspections between March 2016 and June 2025, inspectors recorded between 20 dogs and 73 dogs at Kevin & Shelby Taffner – Lamar, MO. The most recent count was 50 dogs on June 23, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2016 | USDA 43-A-6047 | Pre-license inspection #1 | 20 dogs | None |
| August 17, 2016 | USDA 43-A-6047 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| September 28, 2016 | USDA 43-A-6047 | Routine inspection | 29 dogs | None |
| March 7, 2017 | USDA 43-A-6047 | Routine inspection | 45 dogs | None |
| September 14, 2017 | USDA 43-A-6047 | Routine inspection | 61 dogs | None |
| March 12, 2018 | USDA 43-A-6047 | Routine inspection | 71 dogs | None |
| July 24, 2019 | USDA 43-A-6047 | Routine inspection | 53 dogs | None |
| September 8, 2021 | USDA 43-A-6047 | Routine inspection | 59 dogs | None |
| February 13, 2023 | USDA 43-A-6047 | Routine inspection | 57 dogs | None |
| November 3, 2023 | USDA 43-A-6047 | Routine inspection | 73 dogs | None |
| January 19, 2024 | USDA 43-A-6047 | Re-license inspection | 52 dogs | None |
| October 30, 2024 | USDA 43-A-6047 | Routine inspection | 43 dogs | None |
| June 23, 2025 | USDA 43-A-6047 | Routine inspection | 50 dogs | None |
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Kevin & Shelby Taffner – Lamar, MO been cited by inspectors?
No. 13 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Kevin & Shelby Taffner – Lamar, MO keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 23, 2025, inspectors counted 50 dogs (32 adults · 18 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Kevin & Shelby Taffner – Lamar, MO raise?
The records name Pomeranian, Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Kevin & Shelby Taffner – Lamar, MO hold?
- USDA licence 43-A-6047 — expires 3/4/2027
- Missouri licence AC0023MF
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