Vickie Burden – B & H Kennels

USDA WarningHorrible Hundred

Dora, MO

Breeder Snapshot

Vickie Burden is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Dora, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 21 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2016. The most recent was April 6, 2026, with 25 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 14 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
25
USDA Citations
14
USDA License
43-A-6034
USDA License Exp
2/3/2027

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Vickie Burden – B & H Kennels raises the following breed(s): French Bulldog, Poodle.

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. 2 CITATIONS
    85 total dogs
    DirectFrench Bulldog (Mercedes) crusty swollen ears
    “An adult female French Bulldog named Mercedes ... was shaking its head. Both ears had a rough, crusty, thickened appearance with a leathery feel. The inside of the left ear appeared swollen and reddened. ... she did not follow up with the veterinarian for further examination or treatment.”
    Missing acquisition recordsIncomplete disposition records
    “The licensee was not able to produce a Record of Acquisition (APHIS Form 7005) for the dogs on hand. ... Three Records of Disposition (APHIS Form 7006) with a total of 28 dogs did not have any information regarding the buyer or receiver of the dogs. Also, a Form 7006 for 4 dogs sold did not have any information regarding the method of transportation or the name of the carrier.”
  2. 1 CITATION
    1 total dogs
    RepeatIncomplete acquisition records
    “The licensee does not have a completed Record of Acquisition (APHIS Form 7005) for the dogs on hand. There is missing information for all of the dogs.”
  3. USDA action
    Official warning
    USDA issued an official warning citing inadequate veterinary care, based on an April 2022 inspection.
  4. 1 CITATION
    46 total dogs
    RepeatIncomplete acquisition records
    “The licensee does not have a completed Record of Acquisition (APHIS Form 7005) for the dogs on hand. The date acquired is missing for 20 of the dogs and 14 of the dogs do not have full adresses for the people from whom the dogs were purchased.”
  5. 1 CITATION
    69 total dogs
    Puppies not properly identified
    “The licensee is not properly identifying puppies that are less than 16 weeks old. Sixteen puppies that were from three separate litters did not have any form of identification.”
  6. 2 CITATIONS
    48 total dogs
    Puppies missing ID
    “The licensee is not properly identifying puppies that are less 16 weeks old. Fifteen puppies that were from four separate litters did not have any form of identification.”
    Missing records for 22 dogs sold
    “Licensee did not use the record of disposition of dogs (APHIS form 7006) for at least 22 dogs sold since last inspection. ... The licensee must complete the proper records for disposition of adult dogs and puppies.”
  7. 2 CITATIONS
    41 total dogs
    RepeatPuppies missing identification
    “Two litters of unweaned puppies do not have identification. Three Shi-Poo puppies were born 3/11/2025 and 3 Poodle puppies were born 3/12/2025 but there is no identification assigned to the puppies.”
    Rusted door frames, jagged edges
    “On the outside part of the older building there are 2 bottom door frame sections that are excessively rusted ... mostly deteriorated and no longer has any structural strength and cannot be cleaned and sanitized. The edges are jagged ...”
  8. 1 CITATION
    18 total dogs
    Expired and unlabeled medications
    “Inside the shelter building there were several medications and supplements. Four medications were expired or had no label. Pyrantel oral medication expired in March 2025 Clindamycin oral medication expired in November 2019 Albon oral medication with no expiration date Bottle of white oral medication with no label ... The facility must ensure all medications in the kennel are not expired.”
  9. 2 CITATIONS
    25 total dogs
    RepeatExpired ivermectin
    “Inside the shelter building there was medication that had expired. There was a bottle of Injectable Bimectin (ivermectin) that expired in June 2025.”
    RepeatPuppies not properly identified
    “The licensee is not properly identifying puppies who are less than 16 weeks old. Seven puppies approximately 2.5 months old from two separate litters did not have any form of identification.”

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):

2024: Dodged five inspections; Multiple sanitation concerns; Untreated ear issues

2025: Continued to dodge inspections; Expired license; Multiple sanitation issues

2026: Accumulations of feces; Expired medications; Excessive clutter

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vickie Burden – B & H Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Vickie Burden – B & H Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6034. The license expiration date on file is 2/3/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Vickie Burden – B & H Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 25 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Vickie Burden – B & H Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 14 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Vickie Burden – B & H Kennels located?
Vickie Burden – B & H Kennels's facility is registered in Dora, MO according to USDA records.
Has Vickie Burden – B & H Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Vickie Burden – B & H Kennels's current USDA license is 43-A-6034. 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 Vickie Burden – B & H Kennels'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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