30 total dogs
No findings
Tom Petersen
> 1 USDA License
Phillipsburg, MO
Breeder Snapshot
Tom Petersen is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Phillipsburg, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 16 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was June 10, 2025, with 16 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 3 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 43-A-4955 from 2014 to 2016, and current license 43-A-6144 from 2016 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 16
- USDA Citations
- 3
- USDA License
- 43-A-6144
- USDA License Exp
- 11/17/2026
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.
Tom Petersen — USDA License 43-A-4955 (previous)
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47 total dogsNo findings
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29 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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67 total dogsNo findings
Tom Petersen — USDA License 43-A-6144 (current)
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46 total dogsNo findings
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2 CITATIONS48 total dogsDog houses missing doors
“There are 18 outdoor enclosures with approximately 21 dogs were dog houses are missing the doors on the entrance.”
Holes in pen floors“In the first building there are three enclosures with 4 dogs that has holes in the floor. One of the holes is big enough for the dog to escape.”
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85 total dogsNo findings
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82 total dogsNo findings
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95 total dogsNo findings
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138 total dogsNo findings
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128 total dogsNo findings
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101 total dogsNo findings
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109 total dogsNo findings
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14 total dogsNo findings
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16 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tom Petersen a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Tom Petersen is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6144. The license expiration date on file is 11/17/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Tom Petersen have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 16 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Tom Petersen have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 3 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Tom Petersen located?
Tom Petersen's facility is registered in Phillipsburg, MO according to USDA records.
Has Tom Petersen held more than one USDA license?
Tom Petersen's current USDA license is 43-A-6144. 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 Tom Petersen'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.
