Breeder Profile

Melvin Hershberger

MH Kennels
Lamar,
Missouri
License Details

License Type

USDA Breeder

Secondary Label

State Licensed

Active USDA License

43-A-6911

Active State License

AC003H5G
Selling Information

Sells to Pet Stores

Yes

Sells to Brokers

No

Sells To Online Marketplace/Broker

No

Adult Count

13
Non-Compliance Issues

Has Non-Compliances

Yes

History of Non-Compliance Issues or Violations

2022 USDA Non-Critical2022 State2023 State2024 State
Pet Store Connections

2027 Pet Store Connections Count

2026 Pet Store Connections Count

2025 Pet Store Connections Count

4

2024 Pet Store Connections Count

2023 Pet Store Connections Count

USDA Inspection History
Inspection Date: 2022-09-14
Melvin Hershberger

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (11)

Certificate Number

43-A-6731

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2022-12-15
Melvin Hershberger

Inspection Severity

Non-Critical

Violation Categories

Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control

Animal Type

Dog Adult (11), Dog Puppy (2)

Certificate Number

43-A-6731

3.11(a) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
There is an excessive accumulation of feces, hair and waste at the ends of the outdoor runs housing the adult dogs. Some of the fecal matter is white, dry, and crumbly indicating that it has been present for longer than a day. Waste is a potential source of contamination to the enclosed animals. Excreta and food waste must be removed from primary enclosures at least on a daily basis. Correct by 16 December 2022 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with licensee. n

Inspection Date: 2023-10-16
Melvin Hershberger

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (11), Dog Puppy (1)

Certificate Number

43-A-6731

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2024-09-11
Melvin Hershberger

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (13), Dog Puppy (26)

Certificate Number

43-A-6731

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2025-04-03
MH Kennels

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (14), Dog Puppy (1)

Certificate Number

43-A-6911

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2025-07-07
MH Kennels

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (13)

Certificate Number

43-A-6911

No violations recorded (clean inspection).