Dog & Pet Breeders in Santa Cruz, CA

There are 4 USDA-licensed animal facilities in Santa Cruz, California, including commercial dog breeders, dealers, and exhibitors operating under federal Animal Welfare Act oversight. Together these facilities have undergone 37 recorded USDA inspections, resulting in 6 documented violations.

Of the 4 facilities in Santa Cruz, 3 hold a clean compliance record (grade A or no recorded violations), while 2 have at least one documented violation. The facility with the most violations on record here is Diane Kipnis - 4 documented violations, current grade B. 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.