Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC

Pine Hollow Farm, LLC

Withee, WI

> 1 USDA LicenseHorrible HundredLLC Info Available

Breeder Snapshot

Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Withee, Wisconsin. Pawthenticity has 23 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was January 29, 2026, with 41 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 18 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 35-B-0205 from 2014 to 2017, and current license 35-A-0425 from 2018 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
41
USDA Citations
18
USDA License
35-A-0425
USDA License Exp
9/19/2028

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC raises the following breed(s): Boston Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Maltese, Poodle, Shiba Inu, Shih Tzu.

Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, 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.

Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC — USDA License 35-B-0205 (previous)
  1. 390 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
    “Appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries.”
  2. 399 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “Two dogs were observed to have dental problems that need to be evaluated for treatment by a veterinarian: -Male Maltese "Rex" microchip 044-010-078 had upper back teeth (molars and/or premolars) that were loose to the touch, were covered…”
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “Two dogs were observed to have dental problems that had not previously been identified by the license: -Male Maltese "Rex" microchip 044-010-078 had upper back teeth (molars and/or premolars) that were loose to the touch, were covered in…”
  3. ⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
    “Two dogs (microchip #'s 044-010-078 and 102-287-298) were not taken to the Veterinarian for dental problems as directed in the previous report on 4-27-15.”
  4. 615 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
    “Multiple dogs had veterinary care issues that had not been observed or seen by the Attending Veterinarian at the time of inspection.”
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
    “Multiple animals were observed to have veterinary care issues during the inspection.”
  5. 566 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “During inspection, two dogs were observed to have problems with their eyes that were not previously discussed with the Attending Veterinarian.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “During inspection, the licensee was asked how often he is disinfecting his primary enclosures.”
  6. 533 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
    “During inspection, a white male Maltese puppy (born 9/4/16) was lateral having trouble getting up.”
  7. 582 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
    “Two dogs were noted to have veterinary care issues requiring veterinary attention.”
Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC — USDA License 35-A-0425 (current)
  1. 175 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “The licensee is not following the vaccination protocol outlined in the Program of Veterinary Care.”
  2. 107 total dogs
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “The food preparation area for the dogs had an accumulation of egg shells, trash, and junk.”
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “A complete physical exam of all the adult dogs has not been completed in the past year.”
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
    “Approximately 15 of the male adult dogs are not current on their distemper and parvo vaccines.”
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “Two dogs require ear cleaning. An adult male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ("Jason", microchip # 900164001691502) had a left ear with a large buildup of thick black material caked around the outer ear flap with a mild foul odor.”
    ⚠️ Other
    “One rabbit was housed in an enclosure with two guinea pigs.”
  3. 122 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “A female Shih Tzu born 7/4/23 (microchip ID # 900215005361790) was lethargic, had somewhat labored breathing, and had diarrhea.”
  4. 120 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “An adult female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (microchip ID #900164001981251) had a premolar on the left side of its mouth with some tartar buildup.”

Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.

Records last reviewed May 2026.

Horrible Hundred

The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns.

2014: Operating as Pine Hollow Farm, LLC. Puppy with a perforated eye likely causing pain and vision loss; sanitation issues; multiple dogs found needing veterinary care, including eye, skin, and dental problems.

2016: Extremely thin nursing mother dog, five dogs with eye disorders, and repeat failures to obtain veterinary care despite prior USDA warnings.

2017: Listless puppy unable to walk and dogs with untreated eye conditions; owner repeatedly failed to seek veterinary care and was not properly disinfecting enclosures.

2026: Lethargic dog in distress with labored breathing went untreated until cited; repeat veterinary care violations, including untreated ear infections and overdue vaccinations, with a history of care issues dating back to 2012.

Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.

LLC Details

  • Name: J & A Acres LLC
  • Formed: April 13, 2011, in Wisconsin
  • Status: Restored To Good Standing
  • Agent: JOHN NOLT
  • LLC address matches the kennel's USDA address ✅
  • Source: OpenCorporates →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 35-A-0425. The license expiration date on file is 9/19/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 41 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 18 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC located?
Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC's facility is registered in Withee, WI according to USDA records.
Has Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC held more than one USDA license?
Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC's current USDA license is 35-A-0425. 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 Alvin Martin — J & A Acres LLC'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.

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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