Breeder Database / Wisconsin

Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Cletus Bontrager – Markesan, WI

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Markesan, Wisconsin

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Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Markesan, WI. 45 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited no problems across 6 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records

Latest inspectionJanuary 5, 2026

Latest Dog Count4531 adults · 14 puppies

USDA license35-A-0467

Exp. 10/6/2027

Wisconsin license493834

Inspections on file6 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

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Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Cletus Bontrager – Markesan, WI is linked to 6 public inspection reports, from September 2020 to January 2026.

Across 6 inspections between September 2020 and January 2026, inspectors recorded between 45 dogs and 79 dogs at Cletus Bontrager – Markesan, WI. The most recent count was 45 dogs on January 5, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
September 15, 2020	USDA 35-A-0467	Pre-license inspection	73 dogs	None
September 1, 2021	USDA 35-A-0467	Re-license inspection	65 dogs	None
October 6, 2021	USDA 35-A-0467	Routine inspection	79 dogs	None
March 4, 2024	USDA 35-A-0467	Routine inspection	75 dogs	None
September 17, 2024	USDA 35-A-0467	Re-license inspection	59 dogs	None
January 5, 2026	USDA 35-A-0467	Routine inspection	45 dogs	None

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Cletus Bontrager – Markesan, WI been cited by inspectors?

No. 6 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.

How many dogs does Cletus Bontrager – Markesan, WI keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, January 5, 2026, inspectors counted 45 dogs (31 adults · 14 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Cletus Bontrager – Markesan, WI hold?

USDA licence 35-A-0467 — expires 10/6/2027
Wisconsin licence 493834

Related Kennels

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

Kennel	Location	Why related	Dogs	Notes
Wayne Bontrager	Markesan, WI	Nearby · < 1 mi	48 dogs	No notes
Sara S Bontrager – Grand Valley Kennel	Markesan, WI	Nearby · 1 mi	77 dogs	No notes
Timothy Mast – T C KennelsWARN	Cambria, WI	Nearby · 4 mi	96 dogs	5 notes
John Mast – Rocky Ridge Kennel	Dalton, WI	Nearby · 4 mi	26 dogs	No notes

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