Dog & Pet Breeders in Reno, NV
9 USDA-licensed facilities · 56 documented violations
There are 9 USDA-licensed animal facilities in Reno, Nevada, including commercial dog breeders, dealers, and exhibitors operating under federal Animal Welfare Act oversight. Together these facilities have undergone 88 recorded USDA inspections, resulting in 56 documented violations, 1 of them critical.
Of the 9 facilities in Reno, 6 hold a clean compliance record (grade A or no recorded violations), while 6 have at least one documented violation. The facility with the most violations on record here is Sierra Nevada Zoological Society - 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | Animal Ark, Inc. | 15 | 7 | Sep 8, 2025 |
| A+ | J. R. Johns & Associates, Ltd. | 7 | 1 | Jul 5, 2018 |
| A+ | Little Treasures | 1 | 0 | Mar 12, 2014 |
| A+ | Little Treasures | 4 | 0 | May 9, 2018 |
| A+ | Sierra Aquatics, L.l.c. | 6 | 1 | Feb 7, 2018 |
| F | Sierra Nevada Zoological Society | 23 | 36 | Oct 30, 2023 |
| A+ | U.s. Wolf Refuge | 5 | 1 | Apr 12, 2017 |
| F | United States Wolf Refuge | 14 | 10 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| A+ | University Of Nevada, Reno | 13 | 0 | Apr 27, 2026 |
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