Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel

> 1 USDA License> 2 Attempted Inspections

Niobrara, NE

Breeder Snapshot

Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Niobrara, Nebraska. Pawthenticity has 12 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2015. The most recent was January 16, 2026, with 62 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 6 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 47-A-0597 from 2015 to 2019, and current license 47-A-0636 from 2022 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
62
USDA Citations
6
USDA License
47-A-0636
USDA License Exp
5/2/2028

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel raises the following breed(s): Shiba Inu.

Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, inspection reports, pet store records, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVIs). While we strive for accuracy, this information may not be accurate, current, or complete.

USDA Inspections

USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.

Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel — USDA License 47-A-0597 (previous)
  1. 1 CITATION
    87 total dogs
    10 y/o Shiba Inu tartar, swollen/eroded gums
    “A ten year old ... Shebia-Enu male ... had an excessive buildup of a dark brown to gray material on the canine teeth and front teeth extending up to the gum line. ... The gums were swollen on both sides of the mouth ... Part of the gum tissue was eroded away ... There was a grayish creamy material along the gum line ...”
  2. 1 CITATION
    84 total dogs
    Feces buildup in outdoor pen
    “The outdoor enclosure, housing two adult dogs, had an accumulation of fecal waste on the concrete surface. ... daily spot-cleaning is not taking place.”
Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel — USDA License 47-A-0636 (current)

Counts include adults and puppies. The dog-count color shows kennel size: green for smaller kennels, yellow for mid-size, and red for the largest (150 or more dogs). In the findings column, a red finding marks a critical citation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 47-A-0636. The license expiration date on file is 5/2/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 62 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 6 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel located?
Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel's facility is registered in Niobrara, NE according to USDA records.
Has Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel's current USDA license is 47-A-0636. If a previous license is listed in the profile header above, this breeder has held more than one USDA license over time.
Where can I view Alan Pischel — Riverside Kennel's original USDA inspection reports?
Every inspection on this profile links to the original USDA PDF — the same document inspectors filed. Click any inspection above to open the source report.

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Pawthenticity summarizes public inspection records from USDA APHIS to help people make informed decisions. The findings, citation codes, and dates shown are drawn directly from those records and reflect conditions documented on the inspection date(s) shown — they may not reflect current operations. Category and severity labels are our summary of the USDA's own findings, not independent judgments about a breeder. If you believe any information here is inaccurate or out of date, please submit a correction.

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