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Lorna Dismang — Indian Ridge Kennel
I-R Kennels
Pleasant Hope, MO
Breeder Snapshot
- Recent Dog Total
- 236
- USDA Citations
- 2
- USDA License
- 43-A-6890
- USDA License Exp
- 10/31/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Lorna Dismang — Indian Ridge Kennel raises the following breed(s): Boston Terrier, English Bulldog, French Bulldog.
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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180 total dogsNo findings
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301 total dogsNo findings
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204 total dogsNo findings
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253 total dogsNo findings
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269 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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248 total dogsNo findings
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274 total dogsNo findings
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246 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATION256 total dogsDirectAdult English Bulldog (Tacovah) eye discharge, cloudy eyeAdult English Bulldog (Corona) eye discharge, cloudy eye
“Two English Bulldogs were identified with eye discharge and corneal abnormalities. An adult female English Bulldog identified as 'Tacovah' ... was squinting her left eye and had a large amount of thick yellow discharge. The bottom third of the cornea contained a white cloudy area. ... An adult male English Bulldog identified as 'Corona' ... had a large amount of thick yellow discharge from both eyes. The bottom third of the cornea in the left eye contained a white cloudy area with a raised pink center. ... The licensee had not observed the corneal abnormalities and no treatment had been administered.”
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Focused
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172 total dogsNo findings
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184 total dogsNo findings
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236 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):
2025: Two bulldogs with severe eye discharge and conjunctival inflammation; animals untreated despite visible discomfort; ~256 dogs on site; facility later re-licensed under new name at same address after prior license cancellation.
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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LLC Details
- Name: Indian Ridge Kennel, LLC
- Formed: November 2, 2007, in Missouri
- Status: Active
- The LLC's registered address (Bolivar, MO) differs from the kennel's USDA address in Pleasant Hope, MO
- Source: OpenCorporates →
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.

