Dog Breeders in Tennessee

Looking for a dog breeder in Tennessee? 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 5 USDA-licensed kennels in Tennessee. They average 25 dogs of all breeds, and the largest has 69. More than half (3 kennels, or 60%) have been cited by inspectors, for 6 citations in total. The top towns are Crossville (1 kennel), Murfreesboro (1), McMinnville (1), Limestone (1) and Morrison (1). The most common breeds are Scottish Terrier (1 kennel), Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (1) and Labrador Retriever (1). State-licensed-only and unlicensed kennels aren't included.