22 total dogs
No findings
Alex De Jager — D J Kennels
> 1 USDA License
Rock Valley, IA
Breeder Snapshot
Alex De Jager — D J Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Carmel, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 10 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2015. The most recent was September 24, 2025, with 34 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 1 citation. This breeder has held 3 USDA licenses: 42-A-1511 from 2015 to 2016, 42-A-1530 from 2017 to 2022, and current license 42-A-1727 from 2024 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 34
- USDA Citations
- 1
- USDA License
- 42-A-1727
- USDA License Exp
- 3/11/2027
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.
Alex De Jager — D J Kennels — USDA License 42-A-1511 (previous)
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19 total dogsNo findings
Alex De Jager — D J Kennels — USDA License 42-A-1530 (previous)
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10 total dogsNo findings
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19 total dogsNo findings
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22 total dogsNo findings
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18 total dogsNo findings
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28 total dogsNo findings
Alex De Jager — D J Kennels — USDA License 42-A-1727 (current)
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39 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATION21 total dogsRusty corroded feedersRusty flaking pen panels
“Two metal self-feeders use to feed two adult dogs metal surfaces was rusting and corroding. ... Four enclosure's outside the main building have black powder coated pipe framed panels used to house four adult dogs. ... excessively corroding, rusting and or flaking.”
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34 total dogsNo findings
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 Alex De Jager — D J Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Alex De Jager — D J Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1727. The license expiration date on file is 3/11/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Alex De Jager — D J Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 34 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Alex De Jager — D J Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 1 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Alex De Jager — D J Kennels located?
Alex De Jager — D J Kennels's facility is registered in Rock Valley, IA according to USDA records.
Has Alex De Jager — D J Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Alex De Jager — D J Kennels's current USDA license is 42-A-1727. 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 Alex De Jager — D J Kennels'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.
