Breeder Database / South Dakota

Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Calvin Kroger – Kroger Kennel

Hudson, South Dakota

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Hudson, SD (Chinese Crested +3). 73 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited no problems across 22 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Chinese Crested, French Bulldog, Poodle, Shih Tzu

Latest inspectionAugust 13, 2026

Latest Dog Count7356 adults · 17 puppies

USDA license46-A-0420

Exp. 7/23/2028

South Dakota license

Inspections on file22 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Calvin Kroger – Kroger Kennel is linked to 22 public inspection reports, from July 2015 to August 2026.

Across 21 inspections between July 2015 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 31 dogs and 139 dogs at Calvin Kroger – Kroger Kennel. The most recent count was 73 dogs on August 13, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
July 21, 2015	USDA 46-A-0420	Pre-license inspection #1	40 dogs	None
December 3, 2015	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	31 dogs	None
December 7, 2016	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	94 dogs	None
June 28, 2017	USDA 46-A-0420	Attempted inspection	No access	None
July 24, 2017	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	139 dogs	None
June 29, 2018	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	85 dogs	None
June 19, 2019	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	84 dogs	None
December 1, 2020	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	84 dogs	None
May 11, 2021	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	79 dogs	None
December 14, 2021	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	64 dogs	None
June 16, 2022	USDA 46-A-0420	Re-license inspection	77 dogs	None
August 17, 2022	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	103 dogs	None
February 7, 2023	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	72 dogs	None
October 3, 2023	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	99 dogs	None
April 24, 2024	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	80 dogs	None
May 31, 2024	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	96 dogs	None
December 3, 2024	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	98 dogs	None
April 3, 2025	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	74 dogs	None
June 24, 2025	USDA 46-A-0420	Re-license inspection	91 dogs	None
September 9, 2025	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	100 dogs	None
March 10, 2026	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	59 dogs	None
August 13, 2026	USDA 46-A-0420	Routine inspection	73 dogs	None

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Calvin Kroger – Kroger Kennel been cited by inspectors?

No. 22 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.

How many dogs does Calvin Kroger – Kroger Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, August 13, 2026, inspectors counted 73 dogs (56 adults · 17 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Calvin Kroger – Kroger Kennel raise?

The records name Chinese Crested, French Bulldog, Poodle, Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Calvin Kroger – Kroger Kennel hold?

USDA licence 46-A-0420 — expires 7/23/2028

Related Kennels

Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.

Kennel	Location	Why related	Dogs	Notes
Fonda Maassen – Maasen Kennels	Canton, SD	Nearby · 4 mi	40 dogs	No notes
Rick Klinkhammer – Klinkhammers Labs	Tea, SD	Nearby · 23 mi	16 dogs	No notes
Carla Pederson – Pederson Farms	Freeman, SD	Nearby · 39 mi	27 dogs	6 notes
Keith Jensen	Freeman, SD	Nearby · 43 mi	11 dogs	8 notes
Karen Veurink – Dakota Kennels	Harrison, SD	Same breed · French Bulldog	47 dogs	6 notes
Barb Beckmann	White Lake, SD	Same breed · Shih Tzu	44 dogs	No notes
Cindy Hubers – DA-PA KLI KennelsWARNHH	Harrison, SD	Same breed · Shih Tzu	11 dogs	16 notes

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