176 total dogs
⚠️ Veterinary Care
“Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).”
Craig & Linda Kleven — Fair View Kennels
Walnut Grove, MN
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Breeder Snapshot
Craig & Linda Kleven — Fair View Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Walnut Grove, Minnesota. Pawthenticity has 11 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was October 17, 2023, with 52 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 5 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 52
- USDA Citations
- 5
- USDA License
- 41-A-0015
- USDA License Exp
- 11/25/2026
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Craig & Linda Kleven — Fair View Kennels raises the following breed(s): Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, French Bulldog, Havanese, Italian Greyhound, Lhasa Apso, Mini Schnauzer, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Toy Fox Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Zuchon (Teddy Bear).
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.
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160 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
“Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).”
⚠️ Housing“Surfaces - General requirements. Three enclosures in the small breeder building and two enclosures in the large breeder building housing a combined total of 10 adult dogs had excessive chewing/scratching damage to the plastic supports wi…”
⚠️ Housing“Surfaces - Cleaning. The upper portions of the breeder enclosures have a buildup of fur and dust on the enclosure wire and ledges.”
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149 total dogsNo findings
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149 total dogsNo findings
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124 total dogsNo findings
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118 total dogsNo findings
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118 total dogsNo findings
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112 total dogsNo findings
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75 total dogsNo findings
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86 total dogs⚠️ Enclosures
“Four Havanese puppies (approximately 7 weeks old) were in an enclosure that measured 42'' X 29" for a total area of 1,218 square inches of space.”
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52 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Craig & Linda Kleven — Fair View Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Craig & Linda Kleven — Fair View Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 41-A-0015. The license expiration date on file is 11/25/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Craig & Linda Kleven — Fair View Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 52 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Craig & Linda Kleven — Fair View Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 5 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Craig & Linda Kleven — Fair View Kennels located?
Craig & Linda Kleven — Fair View Kennels's facility is registered in Walnut Grove, MN according to USDA records.
Has Craig & Linda Kleven — Fair View Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Craig & Linda Kleven — Fair View Kennels's current USDA license is 41-A-0015. 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 Craig & Linda Kleven — Fair View 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.
Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
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.
