109 total dogs
No findings
Amos A Borntreger Jr — Happy Canine Kennel
Augusta, WI
Critical Violation(s)Horrible Hundred
Breeder Snapshot
Amos A Borntreger Jr — Happy Canine Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Augusta, Wisconsin. Pawthenticity has 5 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2023. The most recent was February 24, 2026, with 61 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 9 citations, including 1 critical violation. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 61
- USDA Citations
- 9
- USDA License
- 35-A-0526
- USDA License Exp
- 5/30/2026
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Amos A Borntreger Jr — Happy Canine Kennel raises the following breed(s): Chihuahua, Mini Poodle, Shih Tzu, Shorkie.
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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107 total dogsNo findings
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80 total dogs‼️ Housing · Critical
“On March 20th, 2025, a 3 year old female shih tzu/chihuahua mix went missing.”
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104 total dogsNo findings
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61 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“Two dogs were observed to have dental issues.”
⚠️ Records“A 4.5 month old dog had no identification.”
⚠️ Records“One enclosure containing a mom and six 3-week old puppies did not have identification for the puppies.”
⚠️ Housing“Two enclosures (containing a total of two dogs) had nail heads sticking out of the wall on the outdoor parts of the enclosures.”
⚠️ Feeding“At least two feeders (accessed by 8 dogs) were contaminated with wood shavings.”
⚠️ Sanitation“The outdoor part of the sheltered enclosures hadn't been sanitized in a month.”
⚠️ Sanitation“The food storage area had clutter laying around.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“The licensee is not following the vaccination and deworming schedule that the attending veterinarian has written up in the program of veterinary care.”
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amos A Borntreger Jr — Happy Canine Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Amos A Borntreger Jr — Happy Canine Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 35-A-0526. The license expiration date on file is 5/30/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Amos A Borntreger Jr — Happy Canine Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 61 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Amos A Borntreger Jr — Happy Canine Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 9 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Amos A Borntreger Jr — Happy Canine Kennel located?
Amos A Borntreger Jr — Happy Canine Kennel's facility is registered in Augusta, WI according to USDA records.
Has Amos A Borntreger Jr — Happy Canine Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Amos A Borntreger Jr — Happy Canine Kennel's current USDA license is 35-A-0526. 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 Amos A Borntreger Jr — Happy Canine 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.
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.
