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Dog breeder in Gretna, NE. 31 dogs at last count. Nebraska inspectors cited 77 problems across 12 reports. Every report is free to read.
Art Armbrust – Armbrust Hunting Dog Kennels
Gretna, Nebraska
Nebraska state records
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Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
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Inspection Report Details
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All inspections and findings in full
Art Armbrust – Armbrust Hunting Dog Kennels is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 77 inspector findings, from March 2021 to April 2026.
Across 11 inspections between March 2021 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 25 dogs and 40 dogs at Art Armbrust – Armbrust Hunting Dog Kennels. The most recent count was 31 dogs on April 20, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2021 | Nebraska KN155 | Routine inspection | 25 dogs | None |
| June 13, 2023 | Nebraska KN155 | Routine inspection | 31 dogs | None |
| April 17, 2025 | Nebraska KN155 | Routine inspection | 39 dogs | 19 findings |
| April 23, 2025 | Nebraska KN155 | Routine inspection | 40 dogs | 17 findings |
| May 15, 2025 | Nebraska KN155 | Routine inspection | 37 dogs | 14 findings |
| June 25, 2025 | Nebraska KN155 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | 14 findings |
| July 14, 2025 | Nebraska KN155 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | 5 findings |
| August 13, 2025 | Nebraska KN155 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| August 21, 2025 | Nebraska KN155 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | 4 findings |
| October 22, 2025 | Nebraska KN155 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | None |
| March 18, 2026 | Nebraska KN155 | Routine inspection | 32 dogs | 4 findings |
| April 20, 2026 | Nebraska KN155 | Routine inspection | 31 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
April 17, 2025 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN155
39 dogs recorded (34 adults · 5 puppies).
- Vet Care Plan
Sores and growths on multiple dogs. Bandit has had an injury to front paw/leg for over a year that has not healed.
- Multiple dogs with sores and growths
Sores and growths on multiple dogs. Bandit has had an injury to front paw/leg for over a year that has not healed.
- Multiple dogs with sores and growths
Sores and growths on multiple dogs. Bandit has had an injury to front paw/leg for over a year that has not healed.
- Multiple dogs with sores and growths
Sores and growths on multiple dogs. Bandit has had an injury to front paw/leg for over a year that has not healed.
- No safe exercise area
Don't have an exercise area, old area is overgrown and unsafe. Dogs don't get out for exercise everyday.
- No safe exercise area
Don't have an exercise area, old area is overgrown and unsafe. Dogs don't get out for exercise everyday.
- Rusted lifted kennels preventing cleaning
lifted kennels are not structurally sound, excessive rust and structure floor prevents cleaning and sanitization.
- Rusted lifted kennels preventing cleaning
lifted kennels are not structurally sound, excessive rust and structure floor prevents cleaning and sanitization.
- Rusted lifted kennels preventing cleaning
lifted kennels are not structurally sound, excessive rust and structure floor prevents cleaning and sanitization.
- Rusted lifted kennels preventing cleaning
lifted kennels are not structurally sound, excessive rust and structure floor prevents cleaning and sanitization.
- Mice nests in training and dog rooms
mice nest in training area, mice get into primary dog room.
- Room too hot with poor airflow
Room is too hot with no air flow. Moisture in collecting in dog kennels and ceiling, dust in vents.
- Temperature set to max
Temperature set to max.
- No vaccination and treatment records
no records in kennel
- No medical procedure records
no records in kennel
- No records of offspring produced
no records in kennel
- No death or euthanasia records
no records in kennel
- No reasons for treatment records
no records in kennel
- No individual dog health records
no records in kennel
April 23, 2025 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN155
40 dogs recorded (37 adults · 3 puppies).
- Vet Care Plan
Sores and growths on multiple dogs, vet has not been out since first inspection to see dogs.
- Multiple dogs lacked three-year wellness exam
Sores and growths on multiple dogs, vet has not been out since first inspection to see dogs.
- Multiple dogs with sores not seen by vet
Sores and growths on multiple dogs, vet has not been out since first inspection to see dogs.
- Overgrown, unsafe exercise area
Exercise area is not able to be used, overgrown brush and trees. Fencing is bend out and door is hanging. Unsafe for dogs to be in at time of inspection.
- Usable exercise area not provided
Exercise area is not able to be used, overgrown brush and trees. Fencing is bend out and door is hanging. Unsafe for dogs to be in at time of inspection.
- Lifted kennels structurally unsound
Lifted kennels are not stucturally sound, excessive rust and stucture floor prevents cleaning and sanitization. Support beams and bars are rusted through/unattached and or missing. Holes in walls and flooring, potential for falling through.
- Support beams rusted, unattached
Support beams and bars are rusted through/unattached and or missing. Holes in walls and flooring, potential for falling through.
- Excessive rust prevents cleaning
Lifted kennels are not stucturally sound, excessive rust and stucture floor prevents cleaning and sanitization.
- Kennel surfaces not cleanable
Lifted kennels are not stucturally sound, excessive rust and stucture floor prevents cleaning and sanitization.
- Mice in primary dog room
Mice nest in training area/ extra feeding kennel, mice get into primary dog room.
- Moisture in kennels, dust in vents
Moisture is still collected in dog kennels and ceiling, dust in vents.
- Health and vaccine records missing
Health records for Bandit's injury where sent 4/18/25, no other health records or vaccine records avalable.
- Medical procedure records missing
Health records for Bandit's injury where sent 4/18/25, no other health records or vaccine records avalable.
- Record of offspring missing
Health records for Bandit's injury where sent 4/18/25, no other health records or vaccine records avalable.
- Death and euthanasia records missing
Health records for Bandit's injury where sent 4/18/25, no other health records or vaccine records avalable.
- Reasons for treatment records missing
Health records for Bandit's injury where sent 4/18/25, no other health records or vaccine records avalable.
- Individual dog health records missing
Health records for Bandit's injury where sent 4/18/25, no other health records or vaccine records avalable.
May 15, 2025 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN155
37 dogs recorded (35 adults · 2 puppies).
- Exercise area not mowed
Exercise area is not being used, needs to be mowed.
- Exercise area not used
Exercise area is not being used, needs to be mowed.
- Lifted kennels structurally unsound
Lifted kennels are not stucturally sound, excessive rust and stucture floor prevents cleaning and sanitization. Support beams and bars are rusted through, unattached and/or missing. Holes in walls and flooring, potential for fallling through.
- Lifted kennel supports rusted
Lifted kennels are not stucturally sound, excessive rust and stucture floor prevents cleaning and sanitization. Support beams and bars are rusted through, unattached and/or missing. Holes in walls and flooring, potential for fallling through.
- Excessive rust on lifted floors
Lifted kennels are not stucturally sound, excessive rust and stucture floor prevents cleaning and sanitization. Support beams and bars are rusted through, unattached and/or missing. Holes in walls and flooring, potential for fallling through.
- Lifted kennel floors not cleanable
Lifted kennels are not stucturally sound, excessive rust and stucture floor prevents cleaning and sanitization. Support beams and bars are rusted through, unattached and/or missing. Holes in walls and flooring, potential for fallling through.
- Mice nests in kennel areas
Mice nest in training area/extra feeding kennels, mice get into primary dog room.
- High ammonia, moisture, dusty vents
High ammonia smell, Moisture is still collected in dog kennels and ceiling. Dust in vents.
- Vaccination records missing
No health records avaliable.
- Medical procedure records missing
No health records avaliable.
- Offspring records missing
No health records avaliable.
- Death and euthanasia records missing
No health records avaliable.
- No records of treatment reasons
No health records avaliable.
- No individual dog health records
No health records avaliable.
June 25, 2025 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN155
33 dogs recorded (32 adults · 1 puppy).
- Exercise area not used
exercise area is not being used.
- No exercise method used
exercise area is not being used.
- Lifted kennels not structurally sound
Lifted kennels are not structurally sound, excessive rust and structure floor prevents cleaning and sanitization. Support beams and bars are rusted through, unattached and/or missing. Holes in walls and flooring, potential for falling through.
- Lifted kennels have rusted, jagged edges
Lifted kennels are not structurally sound, excessive rust and structure floor prevents cleaning and sanitization. Support beams and bars are rusted through, unattached and/or missing. Holes in walls and flooring, potential for falling through.
- Rusted kennel floors prevent sanitization
Lifted kennels are not structurally sound, excessive rust and structure floor prevents cleaning and sanitization. Support beams and bars are rusted through, unattached and/or missing. Holes in walls and flooring, potential for falling through.
- Lifted kennel surfaces not cleanable
Lifted kennels are not structurally sound, excessive rust and structure floor prevents cleaning and sanitization. Support beams and bars are rusted through, unattached and/or missing. Holes in walls and flooring, potential for falling through.
- Mice nests in training and holding kennels
Mice nest in training area/extra feeding kennels and temperary holding kennels. Mice can get into primary dog room.
- High ammonia and moisture in kennels
High ammonia smell, moisture is still collected in dog kennels and ceiling.
- Vaccination and treatment records not available
No health records avaliable.
- Medical procedure records not available
No health records avaliable.
- Offspring production records not available
No health records avaliable.
- Death and euthanasia records not available
No health records avaliable.
- Reasons for treatment not recorded
No health records avaliable.
- No individual dog health records
No health records avaliable.
July 14, 2025 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN155
33 dogs recorded (32 adults · 1 puppy).
- Exercise pens not built
vet exercise method includes exercise pens, pens need to be built
- Old pens not removed
old pens need to be removed
- Mice nesting in training area
mice nest in training/temporary housing area, camper needs to be removed.
- Vaccination and treatment records only for five dogs
only five dogs health records were available, needrecords for the rest of the dogs.
- Individual health records only for five dogs
only five dogs health records were available, needrecords for the rest of the dogs.
August 21, 2025 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN155
33 dogs recorded (32 adults · 1 puppy).
- Required exercise method not used
exercise method is not being used, new pens need to be built.
- Mice nest in training/feeding area
camper holding mice nest still in training/extra feeding area.
- Only six health records available
only six health records were avalible, needs records for all dogs.
- Not all dogs have health records
only six health records were avalible, needs records for all dogs.
March 18, 2026 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN155
32 dogs recorded (30 adults · 2 puppies).
- Damaged plastic walls and worn R2 mat
plastic walls in R1,L1, and L11 need to be replaced or removed. Floor mat in R2 needs to be replaced or removed.
- Worn R2 floor mat
plastic walls in R1,L1, and L11 need to be replaced or removed. Floor mat in R2 needs to be replaced or removed.
- Camper with mice nests in dog building
mice nest camper is still in dog building, needs to be removed.
- Non-rabies treatments not recorded
Rabies vaccinations are documented, all other tretments need to be recorded.
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Art Armbrust – Armbrust Hunting Dog Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 77 problems across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Art Armbrust – Armbrust Hunting Dog Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 20, 2026, inspectors counted 31 dogs (29 adults · 2 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Art Armbrust – Armbrust Hunting Dog Kennels hold?
- Nebraska licence KN155
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