115 total dogs
No findings
Carla & Jerry Couchman
Weldon, IA
Multiple Licenses at AddressHorrible Hundred
Breeder Snapshot
Carla & Jerry Couchman is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Weldon, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 4 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2023. The most recent was August 12, 2025, with 88 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors documented no citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 88
- USDA Citations
- 0
- USDA License
- 42-A-1719
- USDA License Exp
- 9/7/2026
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Carla & Jerry Couchman raises the following breed(s): English Bulldog, Yorkie.
Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, pet store records, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVIs). While we strive for accuracy, this information may not be accurate, current, or complete.
USDA Inspections
USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.
Carla & Jerry Couchman — USDA License 42-A-1719
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140 total dogsNo findings
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89 total dogsNo findings
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88 total dogsNo findings
Other USDA licenses at this address
USDA License 42-A-1263 (Carla Couchman) is listed at the same address. This licensee's inspection reports are shown below for transparency.
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106 total dogsNo findings
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107 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“In the sheltered housing portion of the "Blue Kennel" red and white female English Bulldog microchip number 0A01684847 has yellowish green discharge from both eyes.”
⚠️ Records“The Dogs on Hand Form(s) (form 7005) is incomplete.”
⚠️ Sanitation“All the feeders in the "Pig Poke" building, the eight outdoor enclosures, and all the sheltered housing and used indoor kennels of the "Blue Building", effecting a total of thirty four dogs had a build up of food debris and spider webs o…”
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3 total dogsNo findings
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119 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“The licensee states that the Attending Veterinarian does major surgical procedures, including Caesarean Sections, on the licensee(cid:25)s property.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat“Within the "Surgical Suite" there were numerous bottles of drugs and medical materials sitting on the surgical table.”
⚠️ Housing“In at least five outdoor enclosures, containing at least five English bulldogs, the metal feeders are attached to the fence panels by metal wires or the access doors are held open by metal wire.”
⚠️ Housing“In the "Blue Building" there are two enclosures containing a total of two adult dogs and three puppies that have whelping boxes constructed of vinyl plastic.”
⚠️ Indoor Housing“Inside the "Pig Poke Building", which contains nineteen adult dogs and two puppies, there was a noticeable buildup in the level of ammonia.”
⚠️ Enclosures“In one outdoor enclosure, containing four English bulldogs, there is not enough shade provided to accommodate all the dogs at one time.”
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129 total dogs⚠️ Housing · Repeat
“In at least two enclosures in the first building, there are wires hanging off the access doors and the sharp points of these wires are located at the level of the dogs.”
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111 total dogsNo findings
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135 total dogs⚠️ Enclosures
“In the whelping building the floors of the enclosures are constructed of wire.”
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137 total dogs⚠️ Housing
“In the small dog indoor housing facility, two Yorkshire Terriers were entangled in the strings of a worn carpet square.”
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122 total dogsNo findings
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114 total dogsNo findings
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120 total dogsNo findings
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111 total dogs⚠️ Records
“Each dealer, other than operators of auction sales and brokers to whom animals are consigned, and each exhibitor shall make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the following information concerning each…”
⚠️ Housing“Cleaning. Hard surfaces with which the dogs or cats come in contact must be spot-cleaned daily and sanitized in accordance with § 3.11(b) of this subpart to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards.”
⚠️ Feeding“Food receptacles must be used for dogs and cats, must be readily accessible to all dogs and cats, and must be located so as to minimize contamination by excreta and pests, and be protected from rain and snow.”
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117 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
Horrible Hundred
The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carla & Jerry Couchman a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Carla & Jerry Couchman is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1719. The license expiration date on file is 9/7/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Carla & Jerry Couchman have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 88 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Carla & Jerry Couchman have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 0 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Carla & Jerry Couchman located?
Carla & Jerry Couchman's facility is registered in Weldon, IA according to USDA records.
Has Carla & Jerry Couchman held more than one USDA license?
Carla & Jerry Couchman's current USDA license is 42-A-1719. If a previous license is listed in the profile header above, this breeder has held more than one USDA license over time.
Where can I view Carla & Jerry Couchman's original USDA inspection reports?
Every inspection on this profile links to the original USDA PDF — the same document inspectors filed. Click any inspection above to open the source report.
Pawthenticity summarizes public inspection records from USDA APHIS to help people make informed decisions. The findings, citation codes, and dates shown are drawn directly from those records and reflect conditions documented on the inspection date(s) shown — they may not reflect current operations. Category and severity labels are our summary of the USDA's own findings, not independent judgments about a breeder. If you believe any information here is inaccurate or out of date, please submit a correction.
