Cindy Hubers — DA-PA KLI Kennels

USDA WarningHorrible Hundred> 2 Attempted Inspections

Harrison, SD

Breeder Snapshot

Cindy Hubers — DA-PA KLI Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Harrison, South Dakota. Pawthenticity has 28 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2015. The most recent was March 26, 2026, with 11 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 19 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
11
USDA Citations
19
USDA License
46-A-0112
USDA License Exp
11/9/2026

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Cindy Hubers — DA-PA KLI Kennels raises the following breed(s): Bichon Frise, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dachshund, Havanese, Lhasa Apso, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Yorkie.

Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, inspection reports, 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.

  1. 6 CITATIONS
    279 total dogs
    Incomplete adult dog records
    “The total adult dog count in the kennel was 219. The Dogs on Hand (APHIS form 7009) only had 79 adult dogs listed. There was missing information for the adult dogs for numerous blocks throughout the form.”
    Chewed dog door inserts, gaps
    “Two dog door inserts are excessively chewed along the sides and exposing bare wood under the plastic in areas. There are gaps in some of the inserts corners. The inserts were located to the right of the entry door of the Breeding House Kennel. These surfaces cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized.”
    Dirty kennel walls, floors, dog doors
    “To the right of the entry door for the Breeding House Kennel, six enclosures have an accumulation of brown grime on the walls, floors, dog doors and door inserts. This indicates that daily-spot cleaning is not taking place.”
    Broken gate wire with sharp points
    “Three enclosures on the west side of the Breeding House Kennel, housing six adult dogs, have vinyl wire gates. The vinyl wire is broken ... The broken areas have sharp points protruding into the enclosure.”
    Pen gates with loose, broken rusted wire
    “Six enclosures on the west side of the Breeding House Kennel, housing 20 adult dogs, have gates with vinyl wire attached to PVC pipe framing. The vinyl wire is not secured to the PVC pipe framing along the bottom of the gates. The vinyl wire is broken and rusted apart in areas, along the bottom. The vinyl wire is bowing inward approximately ½ to 1 inch along the bottom.”
    Pen too small
    “The following is the measurement of two adult dogs: 1. A Yorkshire Terrier ... measured 16 inches. ... 2. A Yorkshire Terrier housed with the other dog ... measured 16 inches. ... The enclosure is (24 inches X 30 inches) ... 1.72 square feet of additional space is required.”
  2. 1 CITATION
    199 total dogs
    4 y/o Cavalier tartar, swollen gums2 y/o Dachshund tartar, swollen gums
    “A four year old ... King Charles Cavalier, female, ... had an excessive buildup of a dark brown to yellowish material on the canine teeth ... and front teeth extending up to the gum line. ... The gums were dark red and swollen ... A two year old, ... Dachshund, female ... had an excessive buildup of a yellowish to dark brown material on the canine teeth ... cheek teeth and front teeth. The cheek teeth are totally covered with the material. The gums were swollen and dark red ...”
  3. 1 CITATION
    220 total dogs
    Cracked floor with debrisChewed, grimy boxes and dog doors
    “The southwestern end enclosure of the Old WhelpingGiving birth to puppies. Building, housing four adult dogs, had an approximate 3 feet long by ½ inch wide crack in the concrete flooring. There was black debris in the crack. ... four plastic whelping boxes used for three adult dogs and 15 puppies ... excessively chewed and scratched ... brown grime ... plastic dog door ... excessively chewed and scratched ... plastic framing for two dog doors ... excessively chewed and scratched ... plastic box ... excessively chewed and scratched ... brown grime ...”
  4. 2 CITATIONS
    230 total dogs
    Direct6 y/o Bichon tartar, inflamed/receding gums
    “There is a six year old white male bichon ... with a heavy accumulation of tartar buildup on the upper dental arcades. The buildup has produced a thick brown deposit of debris on teeth on both the right and left sides with inflammation and recession of gum tissue.”
    Feces buildup in dog runs and under kennel
    “There is a large amount of fecal buildup on the exterior concrete slab in 4 occupied dog runs ... There is also a large amount of fecal buildup under and on the exterior suspended floor of a suspended kennel ... occupied by three dogs.”
  5. USDA action
    Official warning
    USDA issued an official warning citing inadequate veterinary care, based on an April 2022 inspection.
  6. 2 CITATIONS
    11 total dogs
    9 y/o Shih Tzu tartar
    “During inspection, a ... intact female Shih Tzu, with a date of birth of 09-12-2016 and microchip ... was found with thick dark brown deposits of tartar over right and left upper and lower rear teeth. A thick deposit of tartar was also found on the base of the lower right canine tooth.”
    Missing annual vet exam record
    “the licensee was unable to provide documentation on an annual veterinary exam and findings for an intact female Shih Tzu ... The licensee was unable to provide written documentation of an annual exam and findings for this dog ... within the previous 12 months”

Counts include adults and puppies. The dog-count color shows kennel size: green for smaller kennels, yellow for mid-size, and red for the largest (150 or more dogs). In the findings column, a red finding marks a critical citation.

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. Below is a summary of the concerns noted in the report(s):

2014: Eye discharge; Matted hair; Missing fur and wounds

Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cindy Hubers — DA-PA KLI Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Cindy Hubers — DA-PA KLI Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 46-A-0112. The license expiration date on file is 11/9/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Cindy Hubers — DA-PA KLI Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 11 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Cindy Hubers — DA-PA KLI Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 19 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Cindy Hubers — DA-PA KLI Kennels located?
Cindy Hubers — DA-PA KLI Kennels's facility is registered in Harrison, SD according to USDA records.
Has Cindy Hubers — DA-PA KLI Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Cindy Hubers — DA-PA KLI Kennels's current USDA license is 46-A-0112. 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 Cindy Hubers — DA-PA KLI Kennels'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.

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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.

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