Stephen E Stride — Center Valley Puppies

Doyelsburg, PA

Multiple Licenses at Address

Breeder Snapshot

Stephen E Stride — Center Valley Puppies is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Doyelsburg, Pennsylvania. Pawthenticity has 9 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2022. The most recent was August 26, 2025, with 26 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
26
USDA Citations
2
USDA License
23-B-0247
USDA License Exp
10/11/2028

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.

Stephen E Stride — Center Valley Puppies — USDA License 23-B-0247
  1. 🚫 Access
    “A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 12:07pm on January 3, 2023.”
  2. 🚫 Access
    “A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 10:50am on December 5, 2024.”
Other USDA licenses at this address
USDA License 23-B-0243 (Jacob K Stoltzfus) is listed at the same address. This licensee's inspection reports are shown below for transparency.
  1. 91 total dogs
    ⚠️ Housing
    “In the dog breeding building, the gate latch for one of the outdoor runs is broken.”

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

Records last reviewed May 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stephen E Stride — Center Valley Puppies a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Stephen E Stride — Center Valley Puppies is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 23-B-0247. The license expiration date on file is 10/11/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Stephen E Stride — Center Valley Puppies have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 26 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Stephen E Stride — Center Valley Puppies 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 Stephen E Stride — Center Valley Puppies located?
Stephen E Stride — Center Valley Puppies's facility is registered in Doyelsburg, PA according to USDA records.
Has Stephen E Stride — Center Valley Puppies held more than one USDA license?
Stephen E Stride — Center Valley Puppies's current USDA license is 23-B-0247. 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 Stephen E Stride — Center Valley Puppies'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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