Dog & Pet Breeders in Merced, CA
4 USDA-licensed facilities · 18 documented violations
There are 4 USDA-licensed animal facilities in Merced, California, including commercial dog breeders, dealers, and exhibitors operating under federal Animal Welfare Act oversight. Together these facilities have undergone 35 recorded USDA inspections, resulting in 18 documented violations, 2 of them critical.
Of the 4 facilities in Merced, 2 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 City Of Merced - 12 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.
| Grade | Facility | Inspections | Violations | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | Carol Stanley | 4 | 0 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| A+ | City Of Merced | 1 | 1 | Jan 6, 2015 |
| F | City Of Merced | 17 | 12 | May 13, 2026 |
| F | University Of California, Merced | 13 | 5 | Apr 20, 2026 |
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