Breeder snapshot
Ben & Malinda Beiler – Platteville, WI is linked to 10 public inspection reports from USDA.
Platteville, Wisconsin
Ben & Malinda Beiler – Platteville, WI is linked to 10 public inspection reports from USDA.
Inspection Dog Counts
Ben & Malinda Beiler – Platteville, WI is linked to 10 public inspection reports, carrying 14 inspector findings, from June 2019 to August 2026.
Across 7 inspections between January 2022 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 31 dogs and 102 dogs at Ben & Malinda Beiler – Platteville, WI. The most recent count was 70 dogs on August 4, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2019 | USDA 35-A-0457 | Inspection | Not recorded | None |
| February 14, 2020 | USDA 35-A-0457 | Routine inspection | Not recorded | 2 findings |
| January 11, 2022 | USDA 35-A-0457 | New site inspection | 59 dogs | 6 findings |
| November 1, 2022 | USDA 35-B-0233 | Pre-license inspection | 76 dogs | None |
| July 10, 2023 | USDA 35-B-0233 | Routine inspection | 102 dogs | 1 finding |
| October 15, 2024 | USDA 35-B-0233 | Routine inspection | 31 dogs | 4 findings |
| June 2, 2025 | USDA 35-B-0233 | Routine inspection | 41 dogs | None |
| December 30, 2025 | USDA 35-A-0546 | Pre-license inspection | 45 dogs | None |
| May 11, 2026 | USDA 35-A-0546 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| August 4, 2026 | USDA 35-A-0546 | Routine inspection | 70 dogs | 1 finding |
Several guinea pig enclosures were in need of repair: -The top enclosure in the northeast corner (upper building) housing young males had some loose wire with points exposed to the guinea pigs. -An enclosure in the northeast corner (upper building) had a loose latch which allowed 4 guinea pigs to get loose. -The bottom enclosure's floor in the southeast corner (upper building) was loose which allowed some guinea pigs to get out of it. -Points from screws holding the feeders in the lower building were exposed to the guinea pigs. The loose latches and broken floor don't safely contain the guinea pigs. Loose wire and sharp points can hurt the guinea pigs. Ensure that enclosures are maintained in good repair to contain the guinea pigs and protect them from injury. ***Correct by 2/20/2020.
The upper and lower building's temperatures were 46 to 50 degrees F when the inspection started. The licensee turned up the heaters and the buildings started to warm up during the inspection. For their health and comfort; the temperature around the guinea pigs isn't allowed to fall below 60 degrees F. Ensure that the temperature around the guinea pigs (the ambient temperature) is maintained between 60 and 85 degrees F. ***Maintain correct from this day forward.
59 dogs recorded (34 adults · 25 puppies).
The last record of visit from the attending veterinarian (AV) for the guinea pigs was June 2018 and a phone call with the AV found that a visit hasn't been conducted at the new guinea pig site. Licensees are required to schedule regular visits with the AV to the premises to ensure adequate veterinary care is in place. Contact the attending veterinarian to conduct regularly scheduled visits at the guinea pig facility.
Adult dogs do not have official identification and do not have identification numbers (although the facility does know each by name and have records using dogs' names). Official identification and numbers for each dog are important for husbandry records and required for licensed facilities. Ensure that official identification is assigned and attached safely to each adult dog in the facility.
The adult dogs were not listed on APHIS 7005 Record of Acquisition of Dogs and Cats on Hand. Complete records of acquisition can be important for husbandry and health tracing and is required to be maintained on APHIS 7005. Ensure each adult is listed with complete information on APHIS 7005.
A pallet with about 5 bags of food are stored in the same room as the dogs. Also an open bag of bedding is in a tote but the tote doesn't have a lid. Only food or bedding currently being used may be kept in the animal areas if in leakproof containers with tightly fitting lids. Unopened bags not in use have to be stored in a different space (not in the same room as the dogs), off the floor and away from the walls, to allow cleaning underneath and around the supplies. Ensure that food and bedding is stored properly to prevent it from getting dirty (contaminated) from the animals in the room.
The facility has an attending veterinarian for dogs that regularly visits the dog area and is following a vaccination and deworming schedule, however does not have a written Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) that is signed by the attending veterinarian. A written PVC is required and helps APHIS officials determine if adequate veterinary care is being provided. Ensure that written Program of Veterinary Care is developed and followed and is available for inspection.
This inspection was a site approval inspection. This site is not ready for approval to conduct activity covered under your current Animal Welfare Act License. Conducting regulated activities at a non-approved site is a violation of the Animal Welfare Act. Please contact your inspector to schedule your next new site approval inspection.
102 dogs recorded (60 adults · 42 puppies).
The adult dogs on hand do not have official tags, but have been assigned identification numbers. The facility reports tags have been ordered and they will attach them once they arrive. Dogs are required to have official identification which can be important for animal husbandry and health tracking. Ensure that each adult dog on hand has its official identification tag. ***Correct by August 28, 2023.
31 dogs recorded (24 adults · 7 puppies).
Male dachshund #021 (Atlas) has not had his dental cleaning scheduled as guided by the attending veterinarian (AV) in the March 2024 physical exam. His teeth were observed to be covered by plaque/tartar and one of his upper left teeth was slightly loose when touched.
Two medications that have been used on dogs/puppies this summer per the licensee were expired: Ivermectin pour-on (Exp 3-2024) and Metronidazole (Exp 2-2023).
A 52-day old puppy (#146) was transported and sold at a swap on 10-28-2024. To protect their health, puppies must be at least 56 days old and weaned prior to transportation in commerce. Ensure that puppies are at least 8 weeks (56 days) old and weaned prior to any transportation in commerce. ***Correct from 10/15/2024 forward.
The area where feeders are attached to the gate have metal rails that were cut for the feeder space and have edges that were rough/sharp to the touch. Also, a broken flapper door for two poodles had edges by the hinges that had points. Points and edges could hurt dogs. Ensure surfaces are free from sharp points and edges. ***Correct by 10/19/2024.
70 dogs recorded (50 adults · 20 puppies).
A bulk food storage bag in the storage room was open and at risk of contamination by rodent droppings. A representative said increase rodent control was added and no more rodents have been seen, however rodent droppings were seen on the top flap of the food bag. Food contaminated by rodent droppings could make dogs sick. Ensure that open supplies of food are stored in a manner that protects them from spoilage, contamination, and vermin infestation. Open supplies of food and bedding must be kept in leakproof containers with tightly fitting lids to prevent contamination and spoilage. ***Correct by 8/11/2026.
Yes. Inspectors recorded 14 problems across 10 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, August 4, 2026, inspectors counted 70 dogs (50 adults · 20 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name Dachshund, Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
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