Dog & Pet Breeders in Des Moines, IA

There are 11 USDA-licensed animal facilities in Des Moines, Iowa, including commercial dog breeders, dealers, and exhibitors operating under federal Animal Welfare Act oversight. Together these facilities have undergone 79 recorded USDA inspections, resulting in 14 documented violations, 1 of them critical.

Of the 11 facilities in Des Moines, 10 hold a clean compliance record (grade A or no recorded violations), while 3 have at least one documented violation. The facility with the most violations on record here is Blank Park Zoo - 9 documented violations, current grade F. Review each breeder's full inspection history below before you visit or pay a deposit, a clean record is the single best sign of a responsible local breeder.