Breeder snapshot
Raymond Lawson – The Silver Spur is linked to 22 public inspection reports from USDA.
Clifton Hill, Missouri
Raymond Lawson – The Silver Spur is linked to 22 public inspection reports from USDA.
Inspection Dog Counts
Raymond Lawson – The Silver Spur is linked to 22 public inspection reports, carrying 13 inspector findings, from April 2014 to August 2026.
Across 15 inspections between April 2014 and August 2025, inspectors recorded between 10 dogs and 113 dogs at Raymond Lawson – The Silver Spur. The most recent count was 110 dogs on August 25, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2014 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Routine inspection | 72 dogs | 3 findings |
| August 7, 2014 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| November 3, 2014 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| February 5, 2015 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Routine inspection | 74 dogs | 3 findings |
| June 1, 2015 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| August 18, 2015 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Routine inspection | 70 dogs | 5 findings |
| August 26, 2015 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Focused inspection | 70 dogs | None |
| December 2, 2015 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| January 7, 2016 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Routine inspection | 64 dogs | 1 finding |
| March 15, 2016 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| May 12, 2016 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Routine inspection | 10 dogs | 1 finding |
| September 20, 2016 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| November 1, 2016 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Routine inspection | 78 dogs | None |
| July 27, 2017 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Routine inspection | 93 dogs | None |
| June 18, 2018 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Routine inspection | 78 dogs | None |
| August 15, 2019 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Routine inspection | 96 dogs | None |
| May 12, 2021 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Routine inspection | 84 dogs | None |
| September 27, 2022 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Re-license inspection | 101 dogs | None |
| September 7, 2023 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Routine inspection | 113 dogs | None |
| January 28, 2025 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Routine inspection | 104 dogs | None |
| August 25, 2025 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Re-license inspection | 110 dogs | None |
| August 13, 2026 | USDA 43-A-5385 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
72 dogs recorded (38 adults · 34 puppies).
(c) Construction. **** The facility has outdoor enclosures with wood floors and shelters, not impervious to moisture. The wood floors and dog shelters had water and urine soaking into the wood. There were 7 outdoor enclosures with 12 dogs that had wood plank floors and dog shelters that were constructed with wood on the inside in contact with the dogs. These wood surfaces are not impervious to moisture, therefore cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. Licensee stated the wood is sealed about once a year. The licensee must ensure all surfaces in contact with animals are impervious to moisture. The licensee must ensure all surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis.
(a) General requirements.(2) (i) Have no sharps **** There were at least three enclosures affecting 6 dogs that had broken wires, tie wires and sharp edges in the enclosures. These wires are sharp points protruding into the enclosure at dogs level. Sharp points or edges could injury the dogs. The licensee must ensure that all enclosures are free of sharp points and edges.
(a) Cleaning of primary enclosures. **** The facility had at least 4 outdoor enclosures housing at least 7 dogs, that had brown fecal like matter dried, packed and caked on the wood flooring. This brown fecal like matter covered 60%-90% of the flooring. There were at least 3 dog entry doors that had brown matter built-up covering 60%-80% of the door. A build-up of feces is a disease hazard and can attract pest. The licensee must ensure all surfaces which come in contact with the dogs are spot cleaned daily. The licensee must ensure areas with fecal waste in contact with animals are cleaned as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of feces and food waste and to reduce disease hazards pests, insects and odors.
74 dogs recorded (50 adults · 24 puppies).
There was a female Maltese (0A01341025) that was limping and favoring her left rear paw. Upon closer observation there was a raised, reddened, nodule-like lesion between the two middle toes on the left rear paw. The lesion was approximately 3/4 inch by 1/4 inch in size. While trying to more closely observe the paw, the dog would frequently pull its leg back towards his body. According to the licensee, she was not aware of the lesion until the inspector pointed it out. The lesion between the toes could be the result of an injury, infection, illness or other veterinary medical condition which may cause discomfort. The licensee must consult with a licensed veterinarian regarding this animal's condition and to ensure that an appropriate treatment plan is developed and followed. To be corrected by: February 9, 2015.
Ventilation. ***Upon entering the sheltered facility, affecting 25 dogs and 20 puppies, the inspectors noted a very high level of ammonia smell. The ammonia smell caused irritation to the nose and throat of one of the inspectors. There were no windows or doors neither opened or cracked, nor were there any vents inside of the building. It was also observed that the pans under at least two of the enclosures and lined with newspaper were almost completely saturated and/or puddled with urine. There was one box fan on top of an enclosure that was on. High levels of ammonia can cause respiratory issues or other health issues to the dogs and puppies. The licensee must provide and ensure that the sheltered part of the facility is sufficiently ventilated to minimize the odors, drafts, ammonia levels and moisture condensation at all times. To be corrected by: February 6, 2015.
In all of the outdoor enclosures, affecting 25 dogs, the water in the all of receptacles was frozen. Several of the receptacles had lick spots in the ice where the dogs were attempting to drink. When the licensee was questioned as to when the last time the dogs received fresh water the licensee replied "Around 4:30pm yesterday". At the time of inspection this placed the amount of time elapsed at approximately 19 hours since the dogs were offered fresh water. The inspectors instructed the licensee to provide water to the dogs and she complied. Some of the dogs drank immediately and a few drank for more than 20-60 seconds. According to National Weather Service (NOAA.gov) the temperature for the area, was a high of 19 degrees F at the time the dogs were presented water with the temperatures falling to -13 degrees F during the night, and a temperature of 12-14 degrees F during the inspection. Lack of water could cause the dogs to become dehydrated or other health issues. The licensee must provide and ensure that all dogs have access to fresh water twice a day for at least an hour each time, or more often if necessary to ensure the dogs do not become dehydrated or succumb to other potentially serious health issues. To be corrected by: February 5, 2015.
70 dogs recorded (58 adults · 12 puppies).
A female Shiba Inu, microchip # 0A02314605, was observed shaking her head and tilting it to the right. Upon closer observation noticed a very wet, heavy, and yellowish discharge in the ear and adhered to the hair around the ear, the skin in the ear canal also appeared reddened and inflamed. As the inspector tried to gently lift the ear flap for a better view of the ear canal the dog winced and tried to pull back as though this condition was painful. The licensee was not aware of this dog's condition until it was pointed out to her by the inspectors. This could be the result of an injury, infection, illness or other veterinary medical condition which may cause discomfort. The licensee must have this dog examined by a veterinarian by close of business on 19 Aug 15. The licensee must ensure all animals receive adequate veterinary care at all times.
Structure. ***In the sheltered housing there is a woven wire divider panel in between two enclosures, affecting 5 dogs, which has a section of approximately 2 feet long by 2 inches in height, and at the dogs' leg level, that has become unattached from the O-rings creating a gap large enough that the dogs' legs could become trapped or the dogs could become injured. The licensee must repair or replace this section and ensure that all enclosures are kept in good repair and they must protect the dogs from injury at all times. To be corrected by: August 22, 2015.
Drainage ***Immediately next to 4 enclosures affecting 11 dogs, the ground was puddled with standing waste water. This puddled area had a mixture of feces, food, green and black slimy material, and crawling, wiggling and flying insects. Having waste close to the enclosures can attract pest and vermin that can harm the dogs. The licensee must dispose the waste far enough from the facility as to not attract pests or vermin near the animals and ensure proper drainage occurs. To be corrected by: August 22, 2015.
Construction ***The facility has outdoor enclosures with wood floors and shelters, not impervious to moisture. The wood floors and dog shelters had water and urine soaking into the wood. There were 11 outdoor enclosures with 27 dogs that had wood plank floors and dog shelters that were constructed with wood on the inside in contact with the dogs. Three of the shelters in the enclosures had wood slatted floors with gaps between the boards, preventing proper cleaning and sanitization. These wood surfaces are not impervious to moisture, and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. Licensee stated the wood was treated last spring. The licensee must ensure all surfaces in contact with animals are impervious to moisture and readily cleaned and sanitized. The licensee must ensure all surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis.
The food inside 3 of the metal self-feeders, affecting 6 dogs, contains several bugs. When the inspectors lifted the lid off of the self-feeder the bugs were seen crawling on and through the food. These bugs could contaminate the food. When questioned by the inspector as to how often the self- feeders are cleaned and refilled, she replied that it "was last cleaned about 4-5 weeks ago" and she refills the feeders "about once a week". The licensee must discard the contaminated food in the affected self-feeders and ensure that all food given to the dogs is uncontaminated, wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value. To be corrected by: August 20, 2015.
64 dogs recorded (44 adults · 20 puppies).
Structure. ***In the sheltered housing there was a hole in the wire divider panel in between two enclosures, affecting 7 dogs. The hole in this divider panel was approximately 5 inches long by 3 inches in height, about 3 inches off the floor. Dogs from the adjacent enclosures were observed sticking their heads through this hole into the adjoining enclosure. There was also hair along some of the edges of the hole. Throughout the facility there were at least 5 enclosures affecting approximately 13 puppies and 5 adults that had carpet on the flooring with frayed edges and piles of loose carpet fibers throughout the enclosures. The hole in the divider panel could entrap the dogs or cause injury. The frayed carpet edges and/or loose carpet fibers could increase the risk of an animal getting entagled, increase the risk of ingestion of a foreign body and/or other injury. The licensee must repair or replace the divider panel and carpet flooring, and ensure that all enclosures are kept in good repair and must protect the dogs from injury at all times.
10 dogs recorded (10 adults · 0 puppies).
(a) General requirements.(2) (i) Have no sharps **** Inside an outdoor shelter, affecting 2 dogs, there was a hanging heat lamp with a metal reflector that the dogs have bent creating a sharp edge and point. Sharp points or edges could cause injury the dogs. The licensee must repair or remove the metal reflector and ensure that all enclosures are free of sharp points and edges. Licensee corrected after this was pointed out by the inspector. To be corrected by: May 15, 2016
Yes. Inspectors recorded 13 problems across 22 visits, 5 of them repeats of earlier ones. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, August 25, 2025, inspectors counted 110 dogs (80 adults · 30 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name Akita, English Bulldog, German Shepherd, Maltese, Shiba Inu, Yorkie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
All 103 breeders on file in Missouri · Akita breeders · English Bulldog breeders · German Shepherd breeders
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