Breeder snapshot
Ben D Hawbaker – Golden Friends Kennel is linked to 15 public inspection reports from Pennsylvania.
Ben D Hawbaker – Golden Friends Kennel
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania state records
Breed(s)
Not listed in current public records
Exp. 12/31/2026
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs countedInspection date
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Ben D Hawbaker – Golden Friends Kennel is linked to 15 public inspection reports, from October 2019 to May 2026.
Across 15 inspections between October 2019 and May 2026, inspectors recorded between 8 dogs and 30 dogs at Ben D Hawbaker – Golden Friends Kennel. The most recent count was 30 dogs on May 19, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2019 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 18 dogs | None |
| December 20, 2019 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 18 dogs | None |
| July 21, 2020 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 18 dogs | None |
| October 21, 2020 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 8 dogs | None |
| May 6, 2021 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 8 dogs | None |
| July 14, 2021 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 17 dogs | None |
| February 10, 2022 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 23 dogs | None |
| July 7, 2022 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 13 dogs | None |
| January 11, 2023 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 8 dogs | None |
| August 1, 2023 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 19 dogs | None |
| March 7, 2024 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 13 dogs | None |
| October 16, 2024 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 13 dogs | None |
| June 6, 2025 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 15 dogs | None |
| October 28, 2025 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 11 dogs | None |
| May 19, 2026 | Pennsylvania 17313 | Routine inspection | 30 dogs | None |
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Ben D Hawbaker – Golden Friends Kennel been cited by inspectors?
No. 15 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Ben D Hawbaker – Golden Friends Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, May 19, 2026, inspectors counted 30 dogs (9 adults · 21 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Ben D Hawbaker – Golden Friends Kennel hold?
- Pennsylvania licence 17313 — expires 12/31/2026
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