48 total dogs
No findings
Sidney Hostetler – Pony Trail Kennel
Horrible Hundred
Buffalo, MO
Breeder Snapshot
Sidney Hostetler is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Buffalo, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 5 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2023. The most recent was December 16, 2025, with 75 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors documented no citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 75
- USDA Citations
- 0
- USDA License
- 43-A-6772
- USDA License Exp
- 1/6/2029
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.
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56 total dogsNo findings
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80 total dogsNo findings
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75 total dogsNo findings
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75 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):
2026: Severely injured Dachshund with large ear wounds and bleeding, found listless and unable to stand properly after reported fight; left confined without immediate veterinary care until inspectors intervened; later euthanized.
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sidney Hostetler – Pony Trail Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Sidney Hostetler – Pony Trail Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6772. The license expiration date on file is 1/6/2029. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Sidney Hostetler – Pony Trail Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 75 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Sidney Hostetler – Pony Trail Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 0 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Sidney Hostetler – Pony Trail Kennel located?
Sidney Hostetler – Pony Trail Kennel's facility is registered in Buffalo, MO according to USDA records.
Has Sidney Hostetler – Pony Trail Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Sidney Hostetler – Pony Trail Kennel's current USDA license is 43-A-6772. 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 Sidney Hostetler – Pony Trail 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.
Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
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.
