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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Ashley & Greg Cotter – Big Springs Kennel is linked to 7 public inspection reports, from March 2020 to January 2026.
Across 7 inspections between March 2020 and January 2026, inspectors recorded between 8 dogs and 60 dogs at Ashley & Greg Cotter – Big Springs Kennel. The most recent count was 57 dogs on January 16, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 2, 2020
USDA 43-B-3814
Pre-license inspection #1
8 dogs
None
June 30, 2021
USDA 43-B-3814
Routine inspection
52 dogs
None
August 29, 2022
USDA 43-B-3814
Routine inspection
60 dogs
None
July 14, 2023
USDA 43-B-3814
Routine inspection
58 dogs
None
March 6, 2024
USDA 43-B-3814
Re-license inspection
47 dogs
None
December 9, 2024
USDA 43-B-3814
Routine inspection
55 dogs
None
January 16, 2026
USDA 43-B-3814
Routine inspection
57 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Ashley & Greg Cotter – Big Springs Kennel been cited by inspectors?
No. 7 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Ashley & Greg Cotter – Big Springs Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, January 16, 2026, inspectors counted 57 dogs (38 adults · 19 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Ashley & Greg Cotter – Big Springs Kennel hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.