Dog Breeders in Illinois

Looking for a dog breeder in Illinois? Glossy websites and cute puppy photos make it hard to know what a kennel is really like. Pawthenticity is a nonprofit that collects public government inspection records into free, searchable breeder profiles, so you can see what inspectors found before you bring a puppy home.

Pawthenticity tracks 36 USDA-licensed kennels in Illinois. They average 68 dogs of all breeds, and the largest has 1,200. 13 kennels (36%) have been cited by inspectors, for 82 citations in total. The top towns are Arthur (15 kennels), Campbell Hill (5), Sullivan (3), Ewing (2) and Arcola (2). The most common breeds are Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (6 kennels), Poodle (5), Shih Tzu (5), Bernedoodle (5) and Dachshund (4). State-licensed-only and unlicensed kennels aren't included.