Andy M Nisley — Nunda Valley Kennels

Howard, OH

Horrible Hundred

Breeder Snapshot

Andy M Nisley — Nunda Valley Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Howard, Ohio. Pawthenticity has 19 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was November 25, 2025, with 70 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 17 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
70
USDA Citations
17
USDA License
31-A-0436
USDA License Exp
8/1/2026

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Andy M Nisley — Nunda Valley Kennels raises the following breed(s): Bernese Mountain Dog, Bichon Frise, Goldendoodle.

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.

  1. 🚫 Access
    “A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 1030 on 24-Oct-16.”
  2. 🚫 Access
    “A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 11:22am on 17-APR-18.”
  3. 95 total dogs
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “There were at least 2 enclosures with an excessive amount of feces on the outside portion of the enclosure.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “On today's inspection, about 50% of of the primary enclosures were not cleaned as often as necessary to prevent an accumulation of dirt, debris, food wast and excreta.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “On today's inspection, there is overgrown grass weed and brush surrounding the two structures that contain dogs.”
  4. 🚫 Access
    “A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 11:32 AM on 23 - SEPT - 2021.”
  5. 70 total dogs
    ⚠️ Housing
    “All exterior enclosure areas of building one have multiple areas where the coating has came off and the wire mesh has exposed areas with excessive rust.”
    ⚠️ Housing
    “There is one shelter structure within an outside enclosure that has an exterior surface constructed of aluminum material.”
    ⚠️ Outdoor Housing
    “There are three outside shelter structures without a wind break and rain break at the entrance.”
    ⚠️ Outdoor Housing
    “There are two outside enclosures, containing 5 dogs, with shelter structures that do not have any form of bedding to assist the dogs in keeping warm.”
    ⚠️ Enclosures
    “There are two enclosures housing 5 dogs that are housed outside.”
  6. 🚫 Access
    “A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 1015 am on March 9, 2022.”
  7. 102 total dogs
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “The two outdoor dog enclosures had a large accumulation of feces on the ground.”
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “The licensee is not maintaining vaccination or deworming records for his puppies.”
  8. 73 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “The licensee has not been giving monthly heartworm preventative to the dogs.”
  9. 🚫 Access
    “A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 1:45pm on November 8, 2023.”
  10. 69 total dogs
    ⚠️ Records
    “The licensee currently does not have a method of identification for four litters of unweaned puppies (thirteen puppies in total).”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “The licensee is not removing fecal excreta from primary enclosures daily.”
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “The licensee did not create a medical record of the administration of the adult dogs’ distemper and parvovirus vaccines.”

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.

2022: Wet and muddy dogs; Poorly maintained housing; Failed inspection

2023: No vaccination records; Excessive feces; Repeat offender

2024: Poodle with cloudy eye; No heartworm prevention; Repeat offender

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andy M Nisley — Nunda Valley Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Andy M Nisley — Nunda Valley Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 31-A-0436. The license expiration date on file is 8/1/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Andy M Nisley — Nunda Valley Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 70 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Andy M Nisley — Nunda Valley Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 17 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Andy M Nisley — Nunda Valley Kennels located?
Andy M Nisley — Nunda Valley Kennels's facility is registered in Howard, OH according to USDA records.
Has Andy M Nisley — Nunda Valley Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Andy M Nisley — Nunda Valley Kennels's current USDA license is 31-A-0436. 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 Andy M Nisley — Nunda Valley 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.

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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