90 total dogs
No findings
Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager Kennel
Clark, MO
> 1 USDA LicenseCAPS Investigation 🎥
Breeder Snapshot
Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Clark, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 16 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was March 26, 2026, with 30 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 5 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 43-A-4255 from 2014 to 2024, and current license 43-A-6960 from 2026 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 30
- USDA Citations
- 5
- USDA License
- 43-A-6960
- USDA License Exp
- 4/17/2029
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager Kennel raises the following breed(s): Cocker Spaniel, Maltese, Pekingese, Yorkie.
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.
Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager Kennel — USDA License 43-A-4255 (previous)
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130 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“A female Pekinese (#83) was holding up her left rear leg while standing and favored the left rear leg while walking.”
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1 total dogsNo findings
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113 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
“A female Maltese (#40) had build up on most of her teeth.”
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113 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
“A male dog (#122) was occasionally licking its left rear foot.”
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112 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
“A male dog (#122) was limping and occasionally licking its left rear foot.”
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2 total dogsNo findings
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90 total dogsNo findings
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120 total dogsNo findings
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100 total dogsNo findings
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119 total dogsNo findings
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111 total dogsNo findings
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119 total dogsNo findings
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99 total dogsNo findings
Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager Kennel — USDA License 43-A-6960 (current)
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30 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
CAPS Investigation 🎥
The Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) is a nonprofit that investigates commercial dog breeders and the pet stores that sell their puppies, then publishes the findings publicly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6960. The license expiration date on file is 4/17/2029. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 30 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 5 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager Kennel located?
Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager Kennel's facility is registered in Clark, MO according to USDA records.
Has Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager Kennel's current USDA license is 43-A-6960. 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 Samuel & Polly Borntrager — Borntrager 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.
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.
