Breeder Database / Iowa
Updated August 7, 2025

Big Star Kennel – West Point, IA

West Point, Iowa

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

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
Latest inspectionAugust 7, 2025
Latest Dog Count422245 adults · 177 puppies
USDA license42-A-1495
Exp. 12/23/2027
Iowa license
Inspections on file17 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

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
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
December 17, 2014USDA 42-A-1495Pre-license inspection #227 dogsNone
June 17, 2015USDA 42-A-1495Routine inspection33 dogsNone
May 19, 2016USDA 42-A-1495Routine inspection51 dogsNone
February 8, 2017USDA 42-A-1495Routine inspection92 dogs1 finding
July 25, 2017USDA 42-A-1495Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
August 14, 2017USDA 42-A-1495Routine inspection58 dogsNone
July 26, 2018USDA 42-A-1495Routine inspection88 dogsNone
June 19, 2019USDA 42-A-1495Routine inspection175 dogsNone
August 4, 2021USDA 42-A-1495Routine inspection268 dogsNone
October 19, 2021USDA 42-A-1495Re-license inspection375 dogsNone
May 4, 2022USDA 42-A-1495Routine inspection477 dogsNone
January 19, 2023USDA 42-A-1495Routine inspection465 dogsNone
April 1, 2024USDA 42-A-1495Routine inspection443 dogsNone
June 18, 2024USDA 42-A-1495Routine inspection439 dogsNone
December 16, 2024USDA 42-A-1495Re-license inspection321 dogsNone
April 8, 2025USDA 42-A-1495Routine inspection377 dogsNone
August 7, 2025USDA 42-A-1495Routine inspection422 dogsNone

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.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

Questions people ask about this kennel

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?

  • USDA licence 42-A-1495 — expires 12/23/2027

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