Breeder Database / North Carolina

Last Updated: Oct 2, 2026

Margaret Hooks – Taylorsville, NC

Taylorsville, North Carolina

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Taylorsville, NC. 40 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited no problems across 10 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records

Latest inspectionAugust 20, 2026

Latest Dog Count4020 adults · 20 puppies

USDA license55-A-0176

Exp. 2/21/2027

North Carolina license

Inspections on file10 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Margaret Hooks – Taylorsville, NC is linked to 10 public inspection reports, from February 2019 to August 2026.

Across 10 inspections between February 2019 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 16 dogs and 44 dogs at Margaret Hooks – Taylorsville, NC. The most recent count was 40 dogs on August 20, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
February 13, 2019	USDA 55-A-0176	Pre-license inspection #2	19 dogs	None
September 11, 2019	USDA 55-A-0176	Routine inspection	16 dogs	None
August 5, 2020	USDA 55-A-0176	Routine inspection	24 dogs	None
September 1, 2021	USDA 55-A-0176	Routine inspection	19 dogs	None
June 24, 2022	USDA 55-A-0176	Routine inspection	44 dogs	None
May 3, 2023	USDA 55-A-0176	Routine inspection	22 dogs	None
February 6, 2024	USDA 55-A-0176	Re-license inspection	33 dogs	None
April 4, 2024	USDA 55-A-0176	Routine inspection	28 dogs	None
January 30, 2025	USDA 55-A-0176	Routine inspection	34 dogs	None
August 20, 2026	USDA 55-A-0176	Routine inspection	40 dogs	None

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Margaret Hooks – Taylorsville, NC been cited by inspectors?

No. 10 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.

How many dogs does Margaret Hooks – Taylorsville, NC keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, August 20, 2026, inspectors counted 40 dogs (20 adults · 20 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Margaret Hooks – Taylorsville, NC hold?

USDA licence 55-A-0176 — expires 2/21/2027

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