83 total dogs
No findings
Laverne Troyer
Critical Violation(s)Horrible Hundred> 1 USDA License> 2 Attempted Inspections
Mount Gilead, OH
Breeder Snapshot
Laverne Troyer is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Mount Gilead, Ohio. Pawthenticity has 17 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2017. The most recent counted inspection was March 16, 2026, with 138 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 8 citations, including 1 critical violation. This breeder has held 3 USDA licenses: 31-A-0639 from 2017 to 2020, 31-B-0215 from 2021 to 2023, and current license 31-A-0969 from 2023 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 138
- USDA Citations
- 8
- USDA License
- 31-A-0969
- USDA License Exp
- 3/27/2029
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Laverne Troyer raises the following breed(s): Bichon Frise, Cavapoo, 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.
Laverne Troyer — USDA License 31-A-0639 (previous)
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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145 total dogsNo findings
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101 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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1 CITATION107 total dogsYorkie-Bichon ear wounds
“On today's inspection a female tan Yorkshire Bichon Cross dog ... was noticed to have wounds on the inside flap of both ears. ... areas oozed blood and clear fluid in the right. The dog shook its head repeatedly ... The Licensee stated he had not seen or treated this dog's ear issue prior to today's inspection.”
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110 total dogsNo findings
Laverne Troyer — USDA License 31-B-0215 (previous)
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125 total dogsNo findings
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108 total dogsNo findings
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107 total dogsNo findings
Laverne Troyer — USDA License 31-A-0969 (current)
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107 total dogsNo findings
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Reported eventFire killed 70 dogs70 dogs died in a fire started by a wood-burning stove. Firefighters responded at 1 a.m. Only a few dogs could be saved.
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97 total dogsNo findings
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112 total dogsNo findings
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3 CITATIONS130 total dogsCriticalCavapoo in labor jumped fence and killed 6 Bichon puppies
“An enclosure failed to protect animals from injury... a female Cavapoo was experiencing enhanced agitation secondary to labor and jumped over the partition of her enclosure into the neighboring enclosure. That enclosure contained a Bichon female and her litter of 6- one week old puppies. The Cavapoo killed the litter upon entering the enclosure”
Female Bichon untreated heartworm“Female Bichon ... tested positive for heartworm disease on 7/15/2025. ... The licensee did not proceed with any of the options. ... no follow up services were provided for this dog in relation to heartworm disease.”
Unfinished wood in outside runs soaked with water“All surfaces in the outside runs of 5 sheltered housing enclosures are not imperviousSealed so liquid can't soak in. to moisture. Each run contained slats of unfinished wood that were wet with absorbed water from the morning’s wash down.”
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138 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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):
2024: Approximately 70 dogs died in a kennel fire allegedly linked to an unattended wood-burning stove.
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laverne Troyer a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Laverne Troyer is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 31-A-0969. The license expiration date on file is 3/27/2029. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Laverne Troyer have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 138 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Laverne Troyer have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 8 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Laverne Troyer located?
Laverne Troyer's facility is registered in Mount Gilead, OH according to USDA records.
Has Laverne Troyer held more than one USDA license?
Laverne Troyer's current USDA license is 31-A-0969. 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 Laverne Troyer'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.
