Big Star Kennel – West Point, IA is linked to 17 public inspection reports from USDA.
Breed(s)
Bernedoodle, Cavapoo, Cockapoo, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Maltese, Maltipoo, Mini Aussiedoodle, Mini Bernedoodle, Mini Dachshund, Mini Poodle, Morkie, Pomapoo, Rottweiler, Sheepadoodle, Tibetan Mastiff, Yorkie, Yorkipoo
{"v":1,"state":"Iowa","nm":"Big Star Kennel – West Point, IA","hh":[],"hn":[],"hm":"","caps":[],"cv":null,"llc":["Name: Big Star Kennel LLC","Formed: December 12, 2013, in Iowa","Status: Active","Agent: DAN J MOHRFELD","Address (registered, office, agent): 2375 121st St, West Point, IA 52656","✅ Matches address on USDA license","Source: [OpenCorporates →](https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_ia/469326)"],"br":[{"n":"Bernedoodle","s":"bernedoodle"},{"n":"Cavapoo","s":"cavapoo"},{"n":"Cockapoo","s":"cockapoo"},{"n":"German Shepherd","s":"german-shepherd"},{"n":"Golden Retriever","s":"golden-retriever"},{"n":"Goldendoodle","s":"goldendoodle"},{"n":"Maltese","s":"maltese"},{"n":"Maltipoo","s":"maltipoo"},{"n":"Mini Aussiedoodle","s":"mini-aussiedoodle"},{"n":"Mini Bernedoodle","s":"mini-bernedoodle"},{"n":"Mini Dachshund","s":"mini-dachshund"},{"n":"Mini Poodle","s":"mini-poodle"},{"n":"Morkie","s":"morkie"},{"n":"Pomapoo","s":"pomapoo"},{"n":"Rottweiler","s":"rottweiler"},{"n":"Sheepadoodle","s":"sheepadoodle"},{"n":"Tibetan Mastiff","s":"tibetan-mastiff"},{"n":"Yorkie","s":"yorkie"},{"n":"Yorkipoo","s":"yorkipoo"}],"ex":[],"lic":[{"n":"42-A-1495","src":"USDA","st":"","exp":"12/23/2027","k":"","c":17}],"oth":[],"rows":[{"d":"2014-12-17","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Pre-license inspection #2","n":27,"b":"27 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/12-17-2014.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2015-06-17","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Routine inspection","n":33,"b":"33 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/6-17-2015.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2016-05-19","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Routine inspection","n":51,"b":"37 adults · 14 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/5-19-2016.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2017-02-08","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Routine inspection","n":92,"b":"45 adults · 47 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/2-8-2017.pdf","f":[{"h":"Chewed plastic food receptacles","tags":[],"q":"Twelve plastic food receptacles located in the north room and one in the south room, are excessively chewed and worn. The roughened and jagged plastic surfaces, primarily along the front edge of the food receptacles, are collecting fur, grime and organic material. Fourteen adult dogs and six puppies are in contact with the affected receptacles. Food receptacles that are excessively chewed and worn cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized. Inadequate sanitization could lead to bacteria and other disease causing agents that can affect the health and well-being of the dogs. The licensee must repair or replace these receptacles to ensure that they can be adequately cleaned and sanitized at all times. The licensee must establish and maintain a program to ensure that all food receptacles are maintained at all times to ensure adequate cleaning and sanitization can be accomplished. To be corrected by: February 22, 2017."}],"si":1},{"d":"2017-07-25","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/7-25-2017.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2017-08-14","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Routine inspection","n":58,"b":"50 adults · 8 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/8-14-2017.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2018-07-26","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Routine inspection","n":88,"b":"36 adults · 52 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/7-26-2018.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2019-06-19","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Routine inspection","n":175,"b":"113 adults · 62 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/6-19-2019.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2021-08-04","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Routine inspection","n":268,"b":"137 adults · 131 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/8-4-2021.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2021-10-19","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Re-license inspection","n":375,"b":"220 adults · 155 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/10-19-2021.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2022-05-04","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Routine inspection","n":477,"b":"285 adults · 192 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/5-4-2022.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2023-01-19","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Routine inspection","n":465,"b":"300 adults · 165 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/1-19-2023.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2024-04-01","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Routine inspection","n":443,"b":"288 adults · 155 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/4-1-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2024-06-18","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Routine inspection","n":439,"b":"291 adults · 148 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/6-18-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2024-12-16","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Re-license inspection","n":321,"b":"177 adults · 144 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/12-16-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2025-04-08","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Routine inspection","n":377,"b":"221 adults · 156 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/4-8-2025.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2025-08-07","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1495","t":"Routine inspection","n":422,"b":"245 adults · 177 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/8-7-2025.pdf","f":[],"si":1}]}
{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia#webpage","url":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia","name":"Big Star Kennel \u2013 West Point, IA | Pawthenticity","description":"Dog breeder in West Point, IA (Bernedoodle, Cavapoo +17). USDA inspectors cited 2 problems across 17 reports. Free to read before you buy a puppy.","inLanguage":"en-US","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://www.pawthenticity.org/#website"},"about":{"@id":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia#breeder"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia#breadcrumb"},"dateModified":"2025-08-07","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia#chart","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/charts/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia-02fcbf6e13.png","url":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/charts/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia-02fcbf6e13.png","width":1200,"height":630,"caption":"Dogs counted at each inspection of Big Star Kennel \u2013 West Point, IA","creator":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.pawthenticity.org/#organization","name":"Pawthenticity","url":"https://pawthenticity.org/"},"creditText":"Pawthenticity"},{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia#table","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/tables/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia-a69d793528.png","url":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/tables/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia-a69d793528.png","width":1200,"height":630,"caption":"The most recent inspections of Big Star Kennel \u2013 West Point, IA, with what the inspector wrote","creator":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.pawthenticity.org/#organization","name":"Pawthenticity","url":"https://pawthenticity.org/"},"creditText":"Pawthenticity"},{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia#breeds","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/breeds/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia-027e5ee4ff.png","url":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/breeds/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia-027e5ee4ff.png","width":1200,"height":630,"caption":"Breeds named in the public inspection records of Big Star Kennel \u2013 West Point, IA","creator":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.pawthenticity.org/#organization","name":"Pawthenticity","url":"https://pawthenticity.org/"},"creditText":"Pawthenticity"}],"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia#chart"}},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://pawthenticity.org/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Breeder Database","item":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Iowa","item":"https://pawthenticity.org/states/iowa"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Big Star Kennel \u2013 West Point, IA","item":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia"}]},{"@type":"LocalBusiness","@id":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia#breeder","name":"Big Star Kennel \u2013 West Point, IA","url":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"West Point","addressRegion":"IA","addressCountry":"US"},"description":"Dog breeder (Bernedoodle, Cavapoo, Cockapoo, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Maltese, Maltipoo, Mini Aussiedoodle, Mini Bernedoodle, Mini Dachshund, Mini Poodle, Morkie, Pomapoo, Rottweiler, Sheepadoodle, Tibetan Mastiff, Yorkie, Yorkipoo) in West Point, IA.","identifier":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","propertyID":"USDA APHIS license","value":"42-A-1495"}],"subjectOf":{"@id":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia#inspections"}},{"@type":"Dataset","@id":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia#inspections","url":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia","name":"Big Star Kennel \u2013 West Point, IA: kennel inspection records","description":"Big Star Kennel \u2013 West Point, IA is linked to 17 public inspection reports from USDA. The records run from December 17, 2014 to August 7, 2025 and include the number of dogs counted at each visit and every problem the inspectors cited, with a link to each original report.","creator":[{"@type":"Organization","name":"USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service","url":"https://www.aphis.usda.gov/"}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.pawthenticity.org/#organization","name":"Pawthenticity","url":"https://pawthenticity.org/"},"isAccessibleForFree":true,"inLanguage":"en-US","temporalCoverage":"2014-12-17/2025-08-07","dateModified":"2025-08-07","spatialCoverage":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"West Point","addressRegion":"IA","addressCountry":"US"}},"about":{"@id":"https://pawthenticity.org/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia#breeder"},"keywords":["dog breeder inspections","USDA inspection reports","puppy mill","Big Star Kennel \u2013 West Point, IA","Iowa"],"variableMeasured":["Dogs counted at inspection","Adult dogs","Puppies","Problems cited by inspectors"],"distribution":[{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"text/csv","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/data/breeders/big-star-kennel-west-point-ia.csv","name":"Big Star Kennel \u2013 West Point, IA: inspection dates, dog counts and citation counts (CSV)"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/12-17-2014.pdf","name":"USDA pre-license inspection #2 report, December 17, 2014"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/6-17-2015.pdf","name":"USDA routine inspection report, June 17, 2015"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/5-19-2016.pdf","name":"USDA routine inspection report, May 19, 2016"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/2-8-2017.pdf","name":"USDA routine inspection report, February 8, 2017"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/7-25-2017.pdf","name":"USDA attempted inspection report, July 25, 2017"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/8-14-2017.pdf","name":"USDA routine inspection report, August 14, 2017"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/7-26-2018.pdf","name":"USDA routine inspection report, July 26, 2018"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/6-19-2019.pdf","name":"USDA routine inspection report, June 19, 2019"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/8-4-2021.pdf","name":"USDA routine inspection report, August 4, 2021"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/10-19-2021.pdf","name":"USDA re-license inspection report, October 19, 2021"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/5-4-2022.pdf","name":"USDA routine inspection report, May 4, 2022"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/1-19-2023.pdf","name":"USDA routine inspection report, January 19, 2023"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/4-1-2024.pdf","name":"USDA routine inspection report, April 1, 2024"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/6-18-2024.pdf","name":"USDA routine inspection report, June 18, 2024"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/12-16-2024.pdf","name":"USDA re-license inspection report, December 16, 2024"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/4-8-2025.pdf","name":"USDA routine inspection report, April 8, 2025"},{"@type":"DataDownload","encodingFormat":"application/pdf","contentUrl":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1495/8-7-2025.pdf","name":"USDA routine inspection report, August 7, 2025"}]}]}
Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Big Star Kennel – West Point, IA is linked to 17 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from December 2014 to August 2025.
Across 16 inspections between December 2014 and August 2025, inspectors recorded between 27 dogs and 477 dogs at Big Star Kennel – West Point, IA. The most recent count was 422 dogs on August 7, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
December 17, 2014
USDA 42-A-1495
Pre-license inspection #2
27 dogs
None
June 17, 2015
USDA 42-A-1495
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
May 19, 2016
USDA 42-A-1495
Routine inspection
51 dogs
None
February 8, 2017
USDA 42-A-1495
Routine inspection
92 dogs
1 finding
July 25, 2017
USDA 42-A-1495
Attempted inspection
No access
None
August 14, 2017
USDA 42-A-1495
Routine inspection
58 dogs
None
July 26, 2018
USDA 42-A-1495
Routine inspection
88 dogs
None
June 19, 2019
USDA 42-A-1495
Routine inspection
175 dogs
None
August 4, 2021
USDA 42-A-1495
Routine inspection
268 dogs
None
October 19, 2021
USDA 42-A-1495
Re-license inspection
375 dogs
None
May 4, 2022
USDA 42-A-1495
Routine inspection
477 dogs
None
January 19, 2023
USDA 42-A-1495
Routine inspection
465 dogs
None
April 1, 2024
USDA 42-A-1495
Routine inspection
443 dogs
None
June 18, 2024
USDA 42-A-1495
Routine inspection
439 dogs
None
December 16, 2024
USDA 42-A-1495
Re-license inspection
321 dogs
None
April 8, 2025
USDA 42-A-1495
Routine inspection
377 dogs
None
August 7, 2025
USDA 42-A-1495
Routine inspection
422 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
February 8, 2017 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1495
92 dogs recorded (45 adults · 47 puppies).
Chewed plastic food receptacles
Twelve plastic food receptacles located in the north room and one in the south room, are excessively chewed and worn. The roughened and jagged plastic surfaces, primarily along the front edge of the food receptacles, are collecting fur, grime and organic material. Fourteen adult dogs and six puppies are in contact with the affected receptacles. Food receptacles that are excessively chewed and worn cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized. Inadequate sanitization could lead to bacteria and other disease causing agents that can affect the health and well-being of the dogs. The licensee must repair or replace these receptacles to ensure that they can be adequately cleaned and sanitized at all times. The licensee must establish and maintain a program to ensure that all food receptacles are maintained at all times to ensure adequate cleaning and sanitization can be accomplished. To be corrected by: February 22, 2017.
Has Big Star Kennel – West Point, IA been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 17 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Big Star Kennel – West Point, IA keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, August 7, 2025, inspectors counted 422 dogs (245 adults · 177 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Big Star Kennel – West Point, IA raise?
The records name Bernedoodle, Cavapoo, Cockapoo, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Maltese, Maltipoo, Mini Aussiedoodle, Mini Bernedoodle, Mini Dachshund, Mini Poodle, Morkie, Pomapoo, Rottweiler, Sheepadoodle, Tibetan Mastiff, Yorkie, Yorkipoo. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Big Star Kennel – West Point, IA 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.