Alex DeJager – D J Kennels is linked to 10 public inspection reports from USDA.
Breed(s)
Not listed in current public records
Latest inspectionSeptember 24, 2025Latest Dog Count3430 adults · 4 puppiesUSDA licenses — 3 on file42-A-1727, 42-A-1530, 42-A-1511Iowa licenseInspections on file10 USDA
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Alex DeJager – D J Kennels is linked to 10 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from July 2015 to September 2025.
Across 10 inspections between July 2015 and September 2025, inspectors recorded between 10 dogs and 39 dogs at Alex DeJager – D J Kennels. The most recent count was 34 dogs on September 24, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
July 30, 2015
USDA 42-A-1511
Pre-license inspection #2
22 dogs
None
May 11, 2016
USDA 42-A-1511
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
April 25, 2017
USDA 42-A-1530
Routine inspection
10 dogs
None
March 2, 2018
USDA 42-A-1530
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
April 4, 2019
USDA 42-A-1530
Routine inspection
22 dogs
None
March 25, 2020
USDA 42-A-1530
Routine inspection
18 dogs
None
March 31, 2022
USDA 42-A-1530
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
February 26, 2024
USDA 42-A-1727
Re-license inspection
39 dogs
None
August 16, 2024
USDA 42-A-1727
Routine inspection
21 dogs
1 finding
September 24, 2025
USDA 42-A-1727
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
August 16, 2024 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1727
21 dogs recorded (16 adults · 5 puppies).
Rusting metal feeders and panels
Two metal self-feeders use to feed two adult dogs metal surfaces was rusting and corroding. These areas where along the side of the feeder and the area where to dogs eat out of. Four enclosure's outside the main building have black powder coated pipe framed panels used to house four adult dogs. The metal framing's surface along the bottom divider and front panels has paint coming off exposing the bare metal. These areas are excessively corroding, rusting and or flaking. The mentioned excessively rusting and corroding surfaces can affect the structural strength of the surfaces and or prevent required cleaning and sanitation increasing disease hazards for the dogs. For the structural integrity and required sanitation and cleaning, all rusty, flaking and corroding metal surfaces must be kept free of excessive rust. To be corrected by, 16-September-2024.
Has Alex DeJager – D J Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 10 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Alex DeJager – D J Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, September 24, 2025, inspectors counted 34 dogs (30 adults · 4 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Alex DeJager – D J Kennels hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.