27 total dogs
No findings
Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel
Horrible Hundred> 1 USDA License
Hartville, MO
Breeder Snapshot
Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Hartville, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 16 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was June 10, 2025, with 43 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 6 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 43-A-5038 from 2014 to 2022, and current license 43-A-6301 from 2018 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 43
- USDA Citations
- 6
- USDA License
- 43-A-6301
- USDA License Exp
- 4/4/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel raises the following breed(s): Boston Terrier, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Poodle.
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.
Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel — USDA License 43-A-5038 (previous)
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9 total dogsNo findings
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13 total dogsNo findings
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57 total dogsNo findings
Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel — USDA License 43-A-6301 (current)
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43 total dogsNo findings
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84 total dogsNo findings
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4 CITATIONS72 total dogsBoston Terrier very thin, no vet care
“A red and white Boston Terrier female ... was observed to be very thin. The ribs, backbone and hips were easily seen. ... There was no consultation with a veterinarian to establish a diagnosis and to provide a correct treatment for this dog.”
DirectYoung puppies kept outdoors in coldInadequate shelter/bedding“In the outdoor enclosure housing the large breed dogs there were 2 female dogs with litters. The Golden Retriever had a litter of five 4.5 week old puppies and the Poodle had a litter of seven 5 week old puppies. Three puppies ... were observed to be shivering and seeking areas of warmth. ... The litter of 5 puppies were not provided with adequate shelter or bedding. The litter of 7 did have a shelter but there was no bedding or a wind break or rain break. ... they must not be kept outdoors.”
DirectOutdoor shelters missing bedding, wind breaks, rain breaksPuppies shivering“In the outdoor enclosures housing the large breed dogs ... One enclosure has a Golden Retriever female with five 4.5 week old puppies and 2 plastic barrels used for shelter. There is no bedding or wind break and rain break. Two puppies in this litter were observed to be shivering. The enclosure next to this one housed a Poodle with 7 puppies approximately 5 weeks of age. There was a shelter but it had no wind break or rain break and no bedding. One puppy from this litter was observed to be shivering. The temperature at the time of inspection was 46 degrees F. The temperature the previous night was less than 30 degrees F ...”
Trash and discarded materials around buildings and in puppy pen“The grounds around the buildings have a large amount of discarded and unused materials. There are discarded or unused items on the floor of the enclosure with 5 puppies (broken tools, discarded wood, etc). ... Premises must be kept free of accumulations of trash, junk, waste products, and discarded matter.”
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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75 total dogsNo findings
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75 total dogsNo findings
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80 total dogsNo findings
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73 total dogsNo findings
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90 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATION76 total dogsFrench Bulldog (Benji) crusty bleeding ear bumps, hair loss
“Both ear flaps on Benji, a male blue French Bulldog ... were observed to be bumpy. ... there were numerous crusty bumps with yellow fluid around them and when rubbed, blood oozed to the surface. There was hair loss on the back of the ear flap and reddened areas along the base of the ear flap.”
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18 total dogsNo findings
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43 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):
2021: Failed to allow USDA inspection; prior concerns included a thin Boston Terrier with visible ribs, backbone, and hips who lacked veterinary evaluation; puppies (Golden Retriever and Poodle litters) found shivering outdoors in freezing temperatures without adequate shelter or bedding.
2025: French Bulldog found with “crusty bumps with yellow fluid,” bleeding ear lesions, hair loss, and redness; had not received veterinary treatment; Sold to Petland.
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6301. The license expiration date on file is 4/4/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 43 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 6 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel located?
Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel's facility is registered in Hartville, MO according to USDA records.
Has Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel's current USDA license is 43-A-6301. 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 Sally Culver — Culver Lane Kennel'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.
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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.
