Dog & Pet Breeders in Washington, DC

There are 7 USDA-licensed animal facilities in Washington, District of Columbia, including commercial dog breeders, dealers, and exhibitors operating under federal Animal Welfare Act oversight. Together these facilities have undergone 100 recorded USDA inspections, resulting in 15 documented violations, 1 of them critical.

Of the 7 facilities in Washington, 4 hold a clean compliance record (grade A or no recorded violations), while 5 have at least one documented violation. The facility with the most violations on record here is George Washington University - 5 documented violations, current grade C+. 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.