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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?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.