66 total dogs
No findings
Alvin Stoltzfus — Springside Kennel
Fort Plain, NY
Breeder Snapshot
Alvin Stoltzfus — Springside Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Fort Plain, New York. Pawthenticity has 9 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2017. The most recent was April 15, 2025, with 88 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 5 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 88
- USDA Citations
- 5
- USDA License
- 21-A-0185
- USDA License Exp
- 2/3/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Alvin Stoltzfus — Springside Kennel raises the following breed(s): Poodle.
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.
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45 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“Some dogs were observed with excessively long nails.”
⚠️ Sanitation“Rodent droppings were observed in the most of the corners in the sheltered dog building.”
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76 total dogsNo findings
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72 total dogs⚠️ Housing
“An accumulation of pest droppings was observed around the food storage containers in the breeder building.”
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55 total dogsNo findings
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71 total dogsNo findings
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81 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“A male standard poodle was observed with matted hair.”
⚠️ Housing“Jagged wire was observed at the bottom of the chain link wire divider which was between two enclosures.”
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69 total dogsNo findings
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88 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alvin Stoltzfus — Springside Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Alvin Stoltzfus — Springside Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 21-A-0185. The license expiration date on file is 2/3/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Alvin Stoltzfus — Springside Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 88 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Alvin Stoltzfus — Springside Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 5 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Alvin Stoltzfus — Springside Kennel located?
Alvin Stoltzfus — Springside Kennel's facility is registered in Fort Plain, NY according to USDA records.
Has Alvin Stoltzfus — Springside Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Alvin Stoltzfus — Springside Kennel's current USDA license is 21-A-0185. 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 Stoltzfus — Springside 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.
