Amos Jay Petersheim — Twin Pine Kennels

Canajoharie, NY

Breeder Snapshot

Amos Jay Petersheim — Twin Pine Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Canajoharie, New York. Pawthenticity has 8 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2019. The most recent was February 20, 2025, with 80 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 4 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
80
USDA Citations
4
USDA License
21-A-0206
USDA License Exp
10/3/2027

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.

  1. 54 total dogs
    ⚠️ Records
    “There is currently no identification system in place for the dogs at the facility which meets USDA APHIS requirements.”
    ⚠️ Enclosures
    “Two dog enclosures had areas where the solid flooring was crumbling and jagged.”
  2. 80 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “At the time of inspection several bottles of medications, supplements as well as two open syringes were stored on the top of a dog enclosure.”
    ⚠️ Records
    “Records for two litters born at the facility did not contain the required information.”

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 Amos Jay Petersheim — Twin Pine Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Amos Jay Petersheim — Twin Pine Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 21-A-0206. The license expiration date on file is 10/3/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Amos Jay Petersheim — Twin Pine Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 80 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Amos Jay Petersheim — Twin Pine Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 4 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Amos Jay Petersheim — Twin Pine Kennels located?
Amos Jay Petersheim — Twin Pine Kennels's facility is registered in Canajoharie, NY according to USDA records.
Has Amos Jay Petersheim — Twin Pine Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Amos Jay Petersheim — Twin Pine Kennels's current USDA license is 21-A-0206. 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 Jay Petersheim — Twin Pine Kennels'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.

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