80 total dogs
No findings
Doug Holtkamp — Big Pond LLC
Donnellson, IA
Multiple Licenses at AddressLLC Info Available
Breeder Snapshot
Doug Holtkamp — Big Pond LLC is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Donnellson, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 4 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2023. The most recent was February 4, 2026, with 110 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors documented no citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 110
- USDA Citations
- 0
- USDA License
- 42-A-1718
- USDA License Exp
- 8/24/2026
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Doug Holtkamp — Big Pond LLC raises the following breed(s): Mini Bernedoodle, Mini 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.
Doug Holtkamp — Big Pond LLC — USDA License 42-A-1718
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101 total dogsNo findings
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92 total dogsNo findings
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110 total dogsNo findings
Other USDA licenses at this address
USDA License 42-A-1582 (Kyle Holtkamp) is listed at the same address. This licensee's inspection reports are shown below for transparency.
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42 total dogsNo findings
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55 total dogsNo findings
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72 total dogsNo findings
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128 total dogsNo findings
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100 total dogsNo findings
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73 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“The vaccines the licensee currently has on hand for the dogs are stored inside a refrigerator.”
⚠️ Group Housing“One 12-week-old male puppy is being housed with an approximately 2-year-old adult male.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“The Program of Veterinary Care is incomplete and the vaccination information for adult dogs is missing.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“One adult dog is currently under veterinary care and receiving treatment for an eye condition, but no documentation exists containing the treatment plan.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“The licensee has been deworming and vaccinating the litters of puppies but has not been recording the dates of these administrations.”
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🚫 Access
“A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at approximately 11:30 am on 13-June-2023.”
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90 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“The licensee has not had the attending veterinarian visit the facility monthly, as written in the program of vet care.”
⚠️ Records“The facility uses cage cards as the record of acquisition for the dogs born at the facility.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat“The dates for administration of treatment for one dog at the facility were not completed in full.”
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed May 2026.
LLC Details
- Name: Big Pond LLC
- Formed: January 13, 2023, in Iowa
- Status: Active
- Agent: DOUG HOLTKAMP
- LLC address matches the kennel's USDA address ✅
- Source: OpenCorporates →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doug Holtkamp — Big Pond LLC a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Doug Holtkamp — Big Pond LLC is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1718. The license expiration date on file is 8/24/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Doug Holtkamp — Big Pond LLC have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 110 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Doug Holtkamp — Big Pond LLC have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 0 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Doug Holtkamp — Big Pond LLC located?
Doug Holtkamp — Big Pond LLC's facility is registered in Donnellson, IA according to USDA records.
Has Doug Holtkamp — Big Pond LLC held more than one USDA license?
Doug Holtkamp — Big Pond LLC's current USDA license is 42-A-1718. 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 Doug Holtkamp — Big Pond LLC'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.
