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Rottweiler breeder in Holtwood, PA. No dogs at last count. Pennsylvania inspectors cited 11 problems across 23 reports. Every report is free to read.
Ammon Stoltzfus – Hidden View Kennel
Holtwood, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania state records
Breed(s)
Rottweiler
Closed voluntarily
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Ammon Stoltzfus – Hidden View Kennel is linked to 23 public inspection reports, carrying 11 inspector findings, from July 2018 to July 2026.
Across 23 inspections between July 2018 and July 2026, inspectors recorded between 0 dogs and 38 dogs at Ammon Stoltzfus – Hidden View Kennel. The most recent count was 0 dogs on July 15, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2018 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | None |
| October 2, 2018 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 21 dogs | None |
| April 5, 2019 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 25 dogs | 1 finding |
| April 16, 2019 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 32 dogs | None |
| August 29, 2019 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 30 dogs | 1 finding |
| November 6, 2019 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 21 dogs | None |
| May 28, 2020 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 29 dogs | None |
| September 18, 2020 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 31 dogs | None |
| April 30, 2021 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 35 dogs | None |
| October 18, 2021 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 23 dogs | None |
| May 2, 2022 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 26 dogs | 5 findings |
| June 24, 2022 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 34 dogs | None |
| October 4, 2022 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 24 dogs | None |
| May 10, 2023 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 38 dogs | None |
| August 8, 2023 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 16 dogs | None |
| April 30, 2024 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 23 dogs | None |
| November 22, 2024 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 28 dogs | None |
| March 20, 2025 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 17 dogs | None |
| September 16, 2025 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 24 dogs | None |
| December 8, 2025 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 16 dogs | 4 findings |
| January 8, 2026 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 18 dogs | None |
| March 23, 2026 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 27 dogs | None |
| July 15, 2026 | Pennsylvania 16002 | Routine inspection | 0 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
April 5, 2019 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 16002
25 dogs recorded (18 adults · 7 puppies).
- Metal strand flooring not vinyl coated
Wardens viewed dogs being housed in enclosures with metal strand flooring that was no longer vinyl coated.
August 29, 2019 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 16002
30 dogs recorded (20 adults · 10 puppies).
- Dog overdue rabies vaccination
This Warden observed a dog with an over due rabies vaccination.
May 2, 2022 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 16002
26 dogs recorded (21 adults · 5 puppies).
- Jagged wire opening in enclosure
This Warden observed a jagged opening in the wire front of an enclosure allowing the dogs to get their heads through.
- Wood not water resistant
This Warden observed wood throughout the kennel that was not water resistant.
- Vinyl coating peeling in outside runs
This Warden observed the vinyl coating coming off the metal strand flooring in the outside runs.
- Chewed wood and chickens near dogs
This Warden observed areas of chewed wood throughout the kennel; and, chickens sharing the same fence line as the dogs, allowing the dogs and chickens to come into contact with each other.
- Incomplete record keeping forms
This Warden observed record keeping forms that were incomplete. The ‘headings’ on the record keeping forms were not filled in and pages for the record keeping forms were not numbered.
December 8, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 16002
16 dogs recorded (16 adults · 0 puppies).
- Rusted fencing and unsealed wood
Warden viewed rusted fencing and unsealed wood in an enclosure that housed dogs.
- Uncoated metal strand flooring
Warden viewed metal strand flooring throughout the kennel that was no longer vinyl coated.
- Cobwebs, feces and debris
Warden viewed cobwebs, excreta, and debris throughout the kennel area.
- Female Rottweiler abandoned (Cruelty Referral)
Kennel owner apologized for abandoning a female Rottweiler called "Callie" and stated that he was not aware it was a problem to let dogs go if you no longer wanted them.
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Ammon Stoltzfus – Hidden View Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 11 problems across 23 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Ammon Stoltzfus – Hidden View Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, July 15, 2026, inspectors counted 0 dogs (0 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Ammon Stoltzfus – Hidden View Kennel raise?
The records name Rottweiler. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Ammon Stoltzfus – Hidden View Kennel hold?
- Pennsylvania licence 16002 — expires Closed voluntarily
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