Sharon Lavy — Tenderheart Kennel

Horrible Hundred

Silex, MO

Breeder Snapshot

Sharon Lavy — Tenderheart Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Silex, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 12 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was February 17, 2026, with 32 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 4 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
32
USDA Citations
4
USDA License
43-A-3304
USDA License Exp
3/12/2029

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Sharon Lavy — Tenderheart Kennel raises the following breed(s): Labrador Retriever.

Labrador Retriever

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.

  1. 1 CITATION
    51 total dogs
    Adult Labrador neck swelling, nose scrapeAdult Labrador swollen eye, eye dischargeAdult Labrador head hair loss, scabExpired dewormer used
    “two adult female Labrador Retrievers ... were fighting ... Both animals sustained injuries. Upon our inspection, the yellow Labrador ... had a swelling on her neck ... a circular area of black and crusty exudate ... an abrasion ... The other dog, a chocolate Labrador Retriever ... had a reddened and swollen right eye ... a whitish-yellow, thick discharge ... There was another adult female, yellow Labrador Retriever ... had an area of hair loss on the top of her head ... Within that area was a scab ... one bottle of pyrantel pamoate, used as dewormer, had an expiration date of 05/14. The licensee recently used the expired dewormer for a litter of puppies in August 2014.”
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  10. 2 CITATIONS
    103 total dogs
    Rodent feces on dog food bagsToo many flies
    “there was a significant accumulation of rodent feces in the food storage shed to include feces on top of some bags of dog food. ... there were too numerous to count flies, both dead and alive.”
    Vet care plan missing observation scheduleMissing observation records
    “The program of veterinary careA written plan, signed by a vet, for the animals' medical care. does not address a frequency for observing the eyes, nails ,skin, ears, hair coat and teeth nor was there any documentation demonstrating this had been done.”
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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):

2025: Food storage contaminated with rodent feces (including on dog food bags); heavy pest infestation with flies described as “too numerous to count” in animal areas; incomplete veterinary care plan; prior similar rodent contamination issues noted.

Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sharon Lavy — Tenderheart Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Sharon Lavy — Tenderheart Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-3304. The license expiration date on file is 3/12/2029. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Sharon Lavy — Tenderheart Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 32 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Sharon Lavy — Tenderheart Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 4 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Sharon Lavy — Tenderheart Kennel located?
Sharon Lavy — Tenderheart Kennel's facility is registered in Silex, MO according to USDA records.
Has Sharon Lavy — Tenderheart Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Sharon Lavy — Tenderheart Kennel's current USDA license is 43-A-3304. 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 Sharon Lavy — Tenderheart 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.

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