13 total dogs
No findings
Misty Means
USDA WarningHorrible Hundred
Ash Flat, AR
Breeder Snapshot
Misty Means is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Ash Flat, Arkansas. Pawthenticity has 11 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2020. The most recent was April 8, 2026, with 27 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
- 27
- USDA Citations
- 9
- USDA License
- 71-A-1415
- USDA License Exp
- 5/24/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Misty Means raises the following breed(s): 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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1 CITATIONAttempted
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25 total dogsNo findings
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4 CITATIONS32 total dogsDirect2 y/o French Bulldog hair loss, red itchy skin, overgrown nails2 y/o English Bulldog eye discharge, red swollen eyes
“A 2-year-old, male, black French Bulldog with microchip ... was noted with multiple areas of patchy or partial hair loss and red skin ... The dog was noted scratching during inspection. ... The toenails were also overgrown. \*\* A 2-year-old, female English Bulldog with microchip ... was noted squinting with both eyes ... both eyes had thick white-yellow discharge ... and the tissue around both eyes was red and swollen. The licensee has not consulted a veterinarian about either dog”
Dog missing official ID“There was one dog out of 22 that had no official form of identification on it at time of inspection.”
Puppies not individually identified“The licensee is not properly identifying puppies that are less than 16 weeks old. Nine puppies from 2 different litters are being housed in the same primary enclosure and had no form of individual identification.”
Dog missing from recordsIncomplete disposition records“One of the 22 dogs on hand was not listed on APHIS Form 7005. ... Multiple 7006 records were missing required information – to include: Date of Disposition, Complete Buyer information, Dealer’s License Number, Identification Number and Age or Date of Birth.”
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Focused
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USDA actionOfficial warningUSDA issued an official warning citing inadequate veterinary care, based on a June 2023 inspection.
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2 CITATIONS37 total dogsNo water available
“In three enclosures, each with one dog, there were empty water bowls, with no other water available. When water was presented, the dogs drank for 1-2 minutes.”
Missing vaccine records“The licensee had no documentation that the adult dogs had been vaccinated for Parvo/Distemper in the last 12 months as directed by the Program of Veterinary CareA written plan, signed by a vet, for the animals' medical care. (PVC). ... The licensee must keep medical records for the dogs and make the records available to the inspector upon request.”
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25 total dogsNo findings
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38 total dogsNo findings
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20 total dogsNo findings
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2 CITATIONS17 total dogsVet has not visited in last 12 months
“The attending veterinarian has not visited the facility in the last 12 months. The last facility visit conducted by the attending veterinarian was completed on May 6, 2024.”
Heartworm test not up to date“The facility is not following the program of veterinary careA written plan, signed by a vet, for the animals' medical care. which indicates one dog should be tested annually for heartworm disease. The last heartworm test was completed May 15, 2024.”
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27 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):
2024: Untreated skin disease (extensive hair loss, red inflamed skin) and severe eye infection with discharge and swelling; delayed veterinary care despite prior observation; dogs without water and missing core vaccination records
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
The Humane Society's Horrible Hundred report is the result of extensive research and investigation. Please consider supporting the Humane Society's efforts with a donation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Misty Means a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Misty Means is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 71-A-1415. The license expiration date on file is 5/24/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Misty Means have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 27 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Misty Means 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 Misty Means located?
Misty Means's facility is registered in Ash Flat, AR according to USDA records.
Has Misty Means held more than one USDA license?
Misty Means's current USDA license is 71-A-1415. 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 Misty Means'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.
