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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Brian Lichirie – West Point, IA is linked to 9 public inspection reports, from February 2020 to February 2025.
Across 7 inspections between February 2020 and February 2025, inspectors recorded between 277 dogs and 561 dogs at Brian Lichirie – West Point, IA. The most recent count was 316 dogs on February 13, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
February 26, 2020
USDA 42-B-0317
Routine inspection
518 dogs
None
December 1, 2020
USDA 42-B-0317
Routine inspection
555 dogs
None
November 9, 2021
USDA 42-B-0317
Routine inspection
380 dogs
None
July 20, 2022
USDA 42-B-0317
Routine inspection
561 dogs
None
January 24, 2024
USDA 42-B-0317
Routine inspection
508 dogs
None
March 5, 2024
USDA 42-B-0317
Focused inspection
Not recorded
None
March 14, 2024
USDA 42-B-0317
Routine inspection
277 dogs
None
May 30, 2024
USDA 42-B-0317
Focused inspection
Not recorded
None
February 13, 2025
USDA 42-B-0317
Routine inspection
316 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Brian Lichirie – West Point, IA been cited by inspectors?
No. 9 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Brian Lichirie – West Point, IA keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, February 13, 2025, inspectors counted 316 dogs (59 adults · 257 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Brian Lichirie – West Point, IA hold?
USDA licence 42-B-0317 — Cancelled 1/20/2026
Is anyone else licensed at this address?
2 other licences have been recorded at the address used by Brian Lichirie – West Point, IA:
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.