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Golden Retriever breeder in West Point, IA. 56 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited 2 problems across 12 reports. Every report is free to read.
West Point, Iowa
Golden Retriever breeder in West Point, IA. 56 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited 2 problems across 12 reports. Every report is free to read.
Dakota Moeller – West Point, IA is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from September 2016 to May 2026.
Across 12 inspections between September 2016 and May 2026, inspectors recorded between 2 dogs and 170 dogs at Dakota Moeller – West Point, IA. The most recent count was 56 dogs on May 20, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2016 | USDA 42-B-0293 | Routine inspection | 145 dogs | None |
| October 18, 2017 | USDA 42-B-0293 | Routine inspection | 170 dogs | 2 findings |
| October 25, 2017 | USDA 42-B-0293 | Focused inspection | 2 dogs | None |
| October 22, 2018 | USDA 42-B-0293 | Routine inspection | 168 dogs | None |
| September 12, 2019 | USDA 42-B-0293 | Routine inspection | 150 dogs | None |
| August 5, 2021 | USDA 42-B-0293 | Routine inspection | 125 dogs | None |
| November 3, 2022 | USDA 42-B-0293 | Routine inspection | 148 dogs | None |
| November 22, 2022 | USDA 42-B-0293 | Re-license inspection | 144 dogs | None |
| April 16, 2024 | USDA 42-B-0293 | Routine inspection | 125 dogs | None |
| January 15, 2025 | USDA 42-B-0293 | Routine inspection | 113 dogs | None |
| December 15, 2025 | USDA 42-B-0293 | Re-license inspection | 64 dogs | None |
| May 20, 2026 | USDA 42-B-0293 | Routine inspection | 56 dogs | None |
170 dogs recorded (170 adults · 0 puppies).
Female Golden Retriever (M70, #145357750A) has an abnormal appearance to the left front foot. Closer examination of this foot revealed that the outside toe is extremely swollen and enlarged. The swelling was round in shape, a dark reddish color and firm to the touch. The dog is not currently receiving any treatment for this condition.
Female Golden Retriever (#032-063-574) has an abnormal appearance to the right hind foot. Closer examination revealed a large, round swelling between the outside of toes of this foot. The swollen area is dark in color and firm to the touch. A portion of the swelling had split open and a red fluid is coating the hair around the affected area. The dog is not currently receiving any treatment for this condition.
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, May 20, 2026, inspectors counted 56 dogs (56 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name Golden Retriever. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.
| Kennel | Location | Why related | Dogs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Lichirie | West Point, IA | Nearby · same town | 316 dogs | No notes |
| Jacob Schulte – Schulte Farms | West Point, IA | Nearby · same town | 11 dogs | 2 notes |
| Christine A Snakenberg | West Point, IA | Nearby · 2 mi | 435 dogs | No notes |
| Steve Kruse – Stonehenge Kennel | West Point, IA | Nearby · 2 mi | 430 dogs | 137 notes |
| Alec Mehmert | West Point, IA | Same breed · Golden Retriever | 60 dogs | No notes |
| Big Star Kennel | West Point, IA | Same breed · Golden Retriever | 422 dogs | 1 note |
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