Dog & Pet Breeders in Half Way, MO
6 USDA-licensed facilities · 13 documented violations
There are 6 USDA-licensed animal facilities in Half Way, Missouri, including commercial dog breeders, dealers, and exhibitors operating under federal Animal Welfare Act oversight. Together these facilities have undergone 66 recorded USDA inspections, resulting in 13 documented violations.
Of the 6 facilities in Half Way, 5 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 Debbie Howlett - 8 documented violations, current grade D. 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.
| Grade | Facility | Inspections | Violations | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | Arminta Hickman | 16 | 0 | May 5, 2026 |
| A | David Swartzentruber, Cora Swartzentruber | 17 | 4 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| D | Debbie Howlett | 8 | 8 | Aug 22, 2017 |
| A+ | Marty Swartzentruber | 11 | 0 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| A+ | Randy Swartzentruber | 12 | 1 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| A+ | Willis Kropf | 2 | 0 | Aug 31, 2021 |
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