Breeder Database / Missouri
Updated August 13, 2026

Raymond Lawson – The Silver Spur

Clifton Hill, Missouri

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Raymond Lawson – The Silver Spur is linked to 22 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Akita, English Bulldog, German Shepherd, Maltese, Shiba Inu, Yorkie
Latest inspectionAugust 13, 2026
Latest Dog Count11080 adults · 30 puppies
USDA license43-A-5385
Exp. 8/19/2028
Missouri license
Inspections on file22 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
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Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

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.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
April 24, 2014USDA 43-A-5385Routine inspection72 dogs3 findings
August 7, 2014USDA 43-A-5385Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
November 3, 2014USDA 43-A-5385Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
February 5, 2015USDA 43-A-5385Routine inspection74 dogs3 findings
June 1, 2015USDA 43-A-5385Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
August 18, 2015USDA 43-A-5385Routine inspection70 dogs5 findings
August 26, 2015USDA 43-A-5385Focused inspection70 dogsNone
December 2, 2015USDA 43-A-5385Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
January 7, 2016USDA 43-A-5385Routine inspection64 dogs1 finding
March 15, 2016USDA 43-A-5385Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
May 12, 2016USDA 43-A-5385Routine inspection10 dogs1 finding
September 20, 2016USDA 43-A-5385Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
November 1, 2016USDA 43-A-5385Routine inspection78 dogsNone
July 27, 2017USDA 43-A-5385Routine inspection93 dogsNone
June 18, 2018USDA 43-A-5385Routine inspection78 dogsNone
August 15, 2019USDA 43-A-5385Routine inspection96 dogsNone
May 12, 2021USDA 43-A-5385Routine inspection84 dogsNone
September 27, 2022USDA 43-A-5385Re-license inspection101 dogsNone
September 7, 2023USDA 43-A-5385Routine inspection113 dogsNone
January 28, 2025USDA 43-A-5385Routine inspection104 dogsNone
August 25, 2025USDA 43-A-5385Re-license inspection110 dogsNone
August 13, 2026USDA 43-A-5385Attempted inspectionNo accessNone

What inspectors wrote

April 24, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5385

72 dogs recorded (38 adults · 34 puppies).

  • Wood floors and shelters soaking (Repeat)

    (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.

  • Broken wires protruding into enclosures (Repeat)

    (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.

  • Feces caked on wood floors (Repeat)

    (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.

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February 5, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5385

74 dogs recorded (50 adults · 24 puppies).

  • Female Maltese left rear toe nodule

    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.

  • Sheltered facility strong ammonia smell

    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.

  • Outdoor enclosures frozen water bowls

    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.

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August 18, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5385

70 dogs recorded (58 adults · 12 puppies).

  • Female Shiba Inu ear discharge (Direct, Repeat)

    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.

  • Woven wire divider gap at leg level

    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.

  • Standing wastewater with feces and insects

    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.

  • Wood shelters, floors not moisture-proof

    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.

  • Food in self-feeders with bugs (Direct)

    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.

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January 7, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5385

64 dogs recorded (44 adults · 20 puppies).

  • Divider hole and frayed carpet (Repeat)

    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.

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May 12, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5385

10 dogs recorded (10 adults · 0 puppies).

  • Hanging heat lamp with sharp edge

    (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

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Raymond Lawson – The Silver Spur been cited by inspectors?

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.

How many dogs does Raymond Lawson – The Silver Spur keep?

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.

What breeds does Raymond Lawson – The Silver Spur raise?

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.

What licences does Raymond Lawson – The Silver Spur hold?

  • USDA licence 43-A-5385 — expires 8/19/2028

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