Dog Breeders in Maryland

Looking for a dog breeder in Maryland? 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 3 USDA-licensed kennels in Maryland. They average 17 dogs of all breeds, and the largest has 37. None have been cited by inspectors. The top towns are Laurel (1 kennel), Chesapeake (1) and Clear Spring (1). The most common breeds are Labrador Retriever (1 kennel) and Yorkie (Yorkshire Terrier) (1). State-licensed-only and unlicensed kennels aren't included.