Breeder Database / Iowa
Updated September 24, 2025

Alex DeJager – D J Kennels

Rock Valley, Iowa

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

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, 2025
Latest Dog Count3430 adults · 4 puppies
USDA licenses — 3 on file42-A-1727, 42-A-1530, 42-A-1511
Iowa license
Inspections on file10 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

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
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
July 30, 2015USDA 42-A-1511Pre-license inspection #222 dogsNone
May 11, 2016USDA 42-A-1511Routine inspection19 dogsNone
April 25, 2017USDA 42-A-1530Routine inspection10 dogsNone
March 2, 2018USDA 42-A-1530Routine inspection19 dogsNone
April 4, 2019USDA 42-A-1530Routine inspection22 dogsNone
March 25, 2020USDA 42-A-1530Routine inspection18 dogsNone
March 31, 2022USDA 42-A-1530Routine inspection28 dogsNone
February 26, 2024USDA 42-A-1727Re-license inspection39 dogsNone
August 16, 2024USDA 42-A-1727Routine inspection21 dogs1 finding
September 24, 2025USDA 42-A-1727Routine inspection34 dogsNone

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.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

Questions people ask about this kennel

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?

  • USDA licence 42-A-1727 — expires 3/11/2027
  • USDA licence 42-A-1530 — Cancelled 4/29/2022
  • USDA licence 42-A-1511

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