Breeder snapshot
Brian Haberman – Sunnyhill Puppies is linked to 27 public inspection reports from USDA and Iowa.
Northwood, Iowa
Brian Haberman – Sunnyhill Puppies is linked to 27 public inspection reports from USDA and Iowa.
Inspection Dog Counts
Brian Haberman – Sunnyhill Puppies is linked to 27 public inspection reports, carrying 29 inspector findings, from January 2015 to November 2025.
Across 15 inspections between January 2015 and November 2025, inspectors recorded between 3 dogs and 30 dogs at Brian Haberman – Sunnyhill Puppies. The most recent count was 4 dogs on November 14, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2015 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Routine inspection | 17 dogs | 6 findings |
| January 27, 2015 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Focused inspection | Not recorded | None |
| April 1, 2015 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| June 9, 2015 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Routine inspection | 26 dogs | 5 findings |
| August 19, 2015 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Routine inspection | 19 dogs | None |
| October 13, 2015 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Routine inspection | 21 dogs | None |
| December 14, 2016 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Routine inspection | 29 dogs | None |
| January 8, 2018 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Routine inspection | 30 dogs | None |
| July 11, 2018 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Routine inspection | 29 dogs | None |
| February 27, 2019 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| May 16, 2019 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Routine inspection | 30 dogs | 2 findings |
| May 25, 2021 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Routine inspection | 27 dogs | 3 findings |
| June 4, 2021 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Focused inspection | Not recorded | None |
| February 15, 2022 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| April 15, 2022 | USDA 42-B-0227 | Routine inspection | 26 dogs | 7 findings |
| May 24, 2022 | USDA 42-A-1688 | Pre-license inspection | 24 dogs | None |
| November 18, 2022 | USDA 42-A-1688 | Routine inspection | 23 dogs | 6 findings |
| December 2, 2022 | USDA 42-A-1688 | Focused inspection | 3 dogs | None |
| March 3, 2023 | USDA 42-A-1688 | Routine inspection | Not recorded | None |
| May 25, 2023 | USDA 42-A-1688 | Routine inspection | Not recorded | None |
| December 15, 2023 | USDA 42-A-1688 | Routine inspection | Not recorded | None |
| June 21, 2024 | USDA 42-A-1688 | Routine inspection | Not recorded | None |
| October 4, 2024 | Iowa 9153 | Routine inspection | 3 dogs | None |
| March 28, 2025 | USDA 42-A-1688 | Routine inspection | Not recorded | None |
| May 9, 2025 | USDA 42-A-1738 | Pre-license inspection | Not recorded | None |
| September 30, 2025 | USDA 42-A-1738 | Routine inspection | Not recorded | None |
| November 14, 2025 | Iowa 9153 | Routine inspection | 4 dogs | None |
17 dogs recorded (17 adults).
The last documented veterinary visit was March 30, 2012. The licensees state the attending veterinarian has been out to the facility since that date, but they have not evaluated the dog kennel or the kangaroos. There is currently one kangaroo with severe health complications. Veterinary visits are required in order to ensure the proper health and care of the animals. Licensees with a part-time or consultant veterinarian must have formal arrangements with an attending veterinarian to include regularly scheduled visits to the premises at least annually. To be corrected by: February 4, 2015
One male red kangaroo, approximately 2 years old, is repeatedly circling to the left with a mild head tilt to the left. Both eyes are moderately protruding from the head. There is a light pink soft tissue structure approximately 1cm in size present at the inside corner of both eyes. Failure to seek medical care for animals showing signs of illness or injury can lead to unnecessary pain and discomfort for the animals or further veterinary complications. The animal listed above must be examined by a licensed veterinarian in order to ensure that an accurate diagnosis is obtained and an appropriate treatment plan is developed and followed. This information, including the diagnosis, treatment and resolution of the condition, must be documented and made available to the inspector upon request. This animal must be evaluated by a veterinarian by 5:00 pm on January 23, 2015.
There are no acquisition records for four camels and one kangaroo. Complete and accurate records must be kept in order to facilitate tracking/tracing of animals. Records must be made, kept and maintained that fully and correctly disclose information concerning all animals purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, leased, transported, sold, euthanized or otherwise disposed of and shall include any offspring born while in the licensees possession.
There are four outdoor enclosures that have severely rusted cage doors. The rust is pitted and flaking. On each door, the rust has eroded through the metal surface creating large gaps and holes in the bottom rails on the doors. There are four dogs in the affected enclosures. Rust can affect structural strength and prevents the required cleaning and sanitization of surfaces, which can lead to disease hazards for the dogs. All rusted surfaces that come into contact with the dogs must be repaired or replaced so they can be properly cleaned and sanitized and to ensure structural strength. To be corrected by: February 21, 2015
In the outdoor housing enclosures containing fifteen dogs, the food or water receptacles are made of hard plastic. These receptacles have been chewed and damaged by the dogs and have a buildup of dirt and grime in them. This buildup of dirt and grime, as well as, damage from chewing does not allow for proper sanitization of the food or water receptacle. All food or water receptacles that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized must be replaced when worn or soiled. To be corrected by: February 5, 2015
The shelter in one outdoor enclosure, containing two dogs, does not have a wind and rain break at the entrance. Shelters without wind and rain breaks do not provide the dogs with protection from the elements. All shelters must be provided with a wind and rain break at the entrance in order to provide the dogs with protection from the elements. To be corrected by: January 28, 2015
26 dogs recorded (16 adults · 10 puppies).
(b) Condition and site. ***Within the housing facility for ten puppies, there were several items sitting on the floor and immediately surrounding the two occupied animal enclosures. These items included gasoline containers, bags of aluminum cans and other garbage-like items, buckets, ladders, and many other miscellaneous items which were not all for the care and husbandry of the animals. The area also contained an opened bag of puppy food and bedding. The licensee must keep all animal housing areas neat and free of clutter to allow for ease of cleaning and to decrease the risk of attracting pests and other disease hazards. Animal areas inside of housing facilities must be kept neat and free of clutter, including equipment, furniture, and stored material, but may contain materials actually used and necessary for cleaning the area, and fixtures or equipment necessary for proper husbandry practices. To be corrected by: June 19, 2015.
(c) Surfaces. (2) Maintenance and replacement of surfaces. ***Within an enclosure housing puppies, there was a hard plastic panel which was chewed and damaged along the edge of the panel as well as on the flat surface of the panel. The rough edges are easily accessible to the puppies and there is some buildup of dirt and grime in these chewed/damaged areas of the plastic. These roughened edges do not allow for proper sanitization of the surface and they also increase the risk of injury to the dogs with the sharp edges. The licensee must ensure that all surfaces of housing facilities that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized are repaired or replaced when worn or soiled.
(e) Storage ***Within a facility housing puppies, there was an open bag of bedding and an open bag of puppy food also with a hole on the side of the bag. The open bags of bedding and food increase the risk for pests and contamination. The licensee must ensure that all opened supplies of food and bedding are kept in leakproof containers with tightly fitting lids to prevent contamination and spoilage. To be corrected by: June 13, 2015.
(a) Structural strength. ***There were several areas with sharp points within the camels' enclosure. There was a non-attached wooden framed fence lying against the primary enclosure fence with at least two sharp nail ends protruding into the enclosure at the level of the animals. Also, there were several pieces of fence wire protruding into the enclosures forming sharp points which could come in contact with the animals. One of the wire ends was observed with camel hair attached to it. Sharp points increase the risk that the animals could become injured. The licensee must ensure that housing facilities are structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the animals from injury at all times. To be corrected by: June 13, 2015.
(d) Perimeter fence. ***The camels and kangaroos were housed in the outdoor facility which did not have a complete perimeter fence surrounding their primary enclosures. The licensee has a perimeter fence around a portion of the facility; however, the fence is incomplete for several yards in multiple sections for the kangaroos' and camels' current enclosures. The lack of a complete perimeter fence does not prevent unauthorized people or unwanted animals from having access to the animals housed within the facility. Also lack of a complete perimeter fence cannot function as a secondary containment system. The licensee must ensure that all outdoor housing facilities for the kangaroos and camels are enclosed by a perimeter fence that is at least 6 feet high in order to protect the type of animals in the facility at all times. To be corrected by: September 1, 2015.
30 dogs recorded (30 adults).
Excessive rust was observed on one galvanized metal gate frame. Two dogs are in contact with the affected surface area located in outdoor housing. The affected surface was rough and jagged in appearance. Rust can erode and deteriorate all metal surfaces to the point that the metal surfaces can no longer be readily cleaned and sanitized. Excessive rust affects the structural integrity or strength of all metal surfaces. Surfaces that come in contact with dogs must be free of excessive rust. Failure to adequately clean and sanitize any surface that is rough or rusted could play a role in disease transmission. The licensee must ensure that all surfaces be free of excessive rust that prevents the required cleaning and sanitation or affects the structural strength of the surface. Correct by 5/30/19.
An estimated 20 ft. section of eight ft. high woven wire fencing is bent in half. One camel is in contact with the affected fencing located in an outdoor enclosure. Bent fencing affects the ability of the fencing to contain the animal. In addition, this could also lead to potential injury to the animal creating a negative impact on the animal. The licensee must ensure that outdoor housing facilities shall be maintained in good repair to protect the animals from injury. Correct by 5/23/19.
27 dogs recorded (27 adults).
A female Camel named "Alice" was observed having dried, caked fecal material covering the entire rear end, tail and both rear legs. The licensee stated that this was the first time this condition had been observed. The licensee stated that the attending veterinary had not been consulted over the condition of this Camel at the time of inspection. The licensee stated that sometime in December or January this Camel had been dewormed. In addition, the license stated that this Camel had been housed in a dry lot and only recently been turned out to green grass. The Camel performed a bowl movement during the inspection and a stream of loose, greenish looking fecal waste was observed on the ground.
A male Camel named “Randy” was observed to have a wound on the front and rear of the right front leg. The licensee stated that on May 20th. they found the right front leg of this Camel wedged between two bars on the feeder. The licensee had to cut the bar to free the right front leg. The licensee stated that iodine was applied once to the open wounds. The licensee stated that the attending veterinary had not been consulted over the condition of this Camel at the time of inspection. Flies were observed on the front wounded area that was now scabbed over. The open wound on the back of the leg was still open with a red, moist looking tissue still visible. The front wound was estimated to be 1 inch in width by 2 inches in length. The wound behind the right front leg was estimated to be 2 inches in diameter.
USDA APHIS 7005 form ( Record of Dogs on Hand ) has incomplete information on 7 dogs housed at the premise. No official identification was listed on these dogs at time of inspection. Complete and accurate records are needed to ensure each animal’s identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate the ability to trace dogs. The licensee must ensure that all official identification on each dog in their possession is recorded. Correct by 6/25/21.
26 dogs recorded (26 adults).
The facility uses microchips placed under the dog’s skin as the official form of identification. At least 9 dogs (8 Miniature Australian Shepherds and 1 Rottweiler) over 16 weeks of age are currently not microchipped, nor identified by any other means (official USDA tag number or tattoo). Official identification is necessary for APHIS officials to positively identify animals for inspection and to properly trace their movements. All live dogs shall be identified by an official tag affixed to a collar around the animal’s neck, by a legible tattoo marking approved by the Administrator, or by a microchip placed under the dog’s skin. The licensee must apply one of the forms of identification on each dog. The licensee must ensure that all dogs have an official form of identification at all times. To be corrected by: 29-April-2022.
On the facility’s Record of Acquisition of Dogs and Cats on Hand (APHIS form 7005), there are 12 dogs missing their official identification number (Benny, Remi, Murphy, Bambi, Brandi, Demi, Paris, Bank, Elsa, June Bug, Molly, Pepper). The official USDA identification number is necessary for APHIS officials to identify animals and trace their movements. Each dealer shall make, keep, and maintain records that fully disclose the official identification number of each animal. The licensee must ensure that the acquisition and disposition records for each puppy contains a unique identification number. To be corrected by: 29-April-2022.
In at least 9 enclosures housing a total of 22 adult dogs, there were dog shelters in disrepair. The shelters were made of a wood frame and metal siding, the metal siding was deteriorating in several points that left rusty, sharp edges. These sharp edges were present on the threshold of the shelter entrance and the corners of the shelters. On at least 3 of the shelters, the metal siding was not screwed down on the corners leaving a sharp edge. The wood frame of these shelters has been heavily chewed on by the dogs. In one enclosure housing 2 dogs, the corners of the metal water receptacle had sharp edges present. Sharp metal points in an enclosure may result in lacerations or serious injury to the dogs. Wood that has been heavily chewed on may result in an injury to the dogs' mouth and decrease the structural integrity of the enclosure. Housing facilities must be kept in good repair, and they must protect the animals from injury. The facility must repair the housing facilities so that they are kept in good repair and are safe for the dogs. To be corrected by: 10-June-2022.
In at least 4 outdoor enclosures, housing 12 adult dogs there was straw bedding present in the dog shelter, but the straw was heavily soiled and wet. According to the Weather Channel, the temperature the previous day had a high of 38 degrees F and a low of 24 degrees F. The low temperature the day of the inspection was 25 degrees F. Failure to provide clean, dry bedding material does not ensure the dogs are protected from frigid temperatures, which could have a negative impact on their health and well-being and the dogs may become soiled. Outdoor shelters must contain clean, dry, bedding material if the ambient temperature is below 50 degrees F and additional bedding is required when the temperature is 35 degrees F or lower. The licensee must remove the soiled bedding and add clean, dry bedding material to the shelter and ensure that all outdoor shelters contain appropriate bedding material when required. To be corrected by: From this day forward.
The outdoor enclosures housing 26 adult dogs had concrete floors that were not sealed from moisture. Each enclosure also had at least one wood framed dog shelter that was worn and not sealed on the inside of the shelter. Surfaces that are not impervious to moisture cannot be readily cleaned or sanitized to prevent disease hazards to the dogs. The licensee must ensure that all surfaces of outdoor housing facilities that are in contact with animals can be readily cleaned and sanitized. To be corrected by: 15-June-2022.
In at least one enclosure housing 3 adult dogs, the hanging metal food receptacle is completely covered in rust. Receptacles that are covered in rust are not able to be readily cleaned and sanitized to prevent diseases hazards to the dogs. The licensee must ensure that all feeding receptacles are made of a durable material that can be easily cleaned and sanitized or be disposable. To be corrected by: 22-April-2022.
Three adult Labrador Retrievers in their primary enclosure had no access to water. Inspectors asked the licensee to provide the dogs a bowl of water and when given water, the dogs did not drink any water. Dogs that do not have access to water may become dehydrated and reduced water consumption may lead to additional medical problems. Potable water must be continuously available for the health and well-being of the dogs, unless restricted by the attending veterinarian. To be corrected by: From this day forward.
23 dogs recorded (13 adults · 10 puppies).
The outdoor housing facilities for 12 adult dogs had no dry floor available except the plastic dog shelter with straw bedding present that is approximately 3 feet by 3 feet in size. According to the Weather Channel, the temperature on this day had a high of 19 degrees F and a low of 11 degrees F. The inspector's kestrel read 20.5 degrees F.
Three Golden Retrievers in one enclosure had wet feet and at least one female had wet fur up her front legs, belly and neck.
In a neighboring enclosure, a female chocolate lab was intermittently shivering in her plastic shelter. The facility representative stated that this dog is timid and is shaking due to the inspector's presence. The inspector took steps back from the shelter and the dog left the shelter, walked to the water bowl and back into the shelter. She immediately laid back down with her feet tucked into the straw.
All of the adult dogs have to walk across a wet floor to drink water and eat their food. There are shallow pools of water and organic material in several enclosures. The facility representative stated at the time of inspection, they had cleaned and sanitized two weeks ago but the floors don't dry. The facility's veterinarian stated in a phone call that they approve the short haired dogs living outside as long as extra bedding and extra food is provided. The vet also suggested the facility take the female lab's temperature to make sure she was healthy enough to be outdoors. Wet flooring mixed with organic materials may cause disease hazards and cause the dogs to become wet or soiled and hinder their ability to stay warm in cold weather.
The outdoor housing facilities for 12 adult dogs have self feeders and plastic dog shelters that need to be cleaned and sanitized. There are areas on the inside of the plastic dog shelters where a layer of brown organic material is present. In the back of self feeder where food is stored, there is a layer of brown organic material. The facility representative stated they were sanitized two weeks ago and needs to be done today. The buildup is thick enough that the inspector used her fingernail to scrape the material off the inside of the dog shelter. A buildup of organic material within the self-feeders and shelters could increase the risk of disease hazards towards the dog. Used primary enclosures and food and water receptacles for dogs must be sanitized at least once every 2 weeks and more often if necessary to prevent an accumulation of dirt, debris, food waste, excreta, and other disease hazards. The facility must clean and sanitize the self-feeders and dog shelters and ensure that all aspects of the enclosure are maintained in a clean and sanitized condition in order to support the health of the dogs. To be corrected by: 25-November-2022.
All 13 adult dogs have not been vaccinated against Parvovirus and Distemper according to the schedule on the facilities’ Program of Veterinary Care. The licensee stated they haven't vaccinated them this year yet. The Program of Veterinary Care states dogs will be vaccinated annually for Parvovirus and Distemper. 7 adults (Demi, Bambi, Brandi, Bank, Rosie, Macy Jo, Rover) have record of being vaccinated with a 5-way vaccine on 1-June-2021 and 15-June-2021. 6 adults (Elsa, Benny, Rory, Bunny, Pepper, Rip) have no record of a 5-way vaccine being given. Each dealer must follow an appropriate program of veterinary care for dogs that is developed, documented in writing, and signed by the attending veterinarian. The facility must follow the schedule for Distemper and Parvovirus vaccines written in the Program of Veterinary Care to protect the dogs from these contagious and/or deadly diseases. The facility must vaccinate all dogs in need of the vaccines listed above, keep a written vaccine record and maintain the vaccine schedule in all dogs from this day forward. To be corrected by: 25-November-2022.
Yes. Inspectors recorded 29 problems across 27 visits, 3 of them repeats of earlier ones. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, November 14, 2025, inspectors counted 4 dogs (4 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name Labrador Retriever, Mini Australian Shepherd, Rottweiler. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
All 9 breeders on file in Iowa · Labrador Retriever breeders · Mini Australian Shepherd breeders · Rottweiler breeders
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