Roger Nottingham Sr — The Berner's Ranch

Gassaway, WV

Breeder Snapshot

Roger Nottingham Sr — The Berner's Ranch is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Gassaway, West Virginia. Pawthenticity has 7 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2022. The most recent was September 10, 2025, with 50 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 2 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
50
USDA Citations
2
USDA License
54-A-0015
USDA License Exp
11/23/2028

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Roger Nottingham Sr — The Berner's Ranch raises the following breed(s): Bernese Mountain Dog.

Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, 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.

  1. 39 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “A 3-year-old male Bernese Mountain Dog with microchip ending in 2347 developed a quarter-sized, red, raw area of skin on the neck several days prior to the inspection and has been undergoing treatment; however, medical records documentin…”
  2. 37 total dogs
    ⚠️ Outdoor Housing
    “The floor in the shelter structure in one of the outdoor pens housing 6 dogs was in need of repair.”

Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.

Records last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roger Nottingham Sr — The Berner's Ranch a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Roger Nottingham Sr — The Berner's Ranch is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 54-A-0015. The license expiration date on file is 11/23/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Roger Nottingham Sr — The Berner's Ranch have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 50 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Roger Nottingham Sr — The Berner's Ranch have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 2 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Roger Nottingham Sr — The Berner's Ranch located?
Roger Nottingham Sr — The Berner's Ranch's facility is registered in Gassaway, WV according to USDA records.
Has Roger Nottingham Sr — The Berner's Ranch held more than one USDA license?
Roger Nottingham Sr — The Berner's Ranch's current USDA license is 54-A-0015. 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 Roger Nottingham Sr — The Berner's Ranch'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.

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.

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