Breeder Database / Indiana
Updated June 25, 2026

Dale Bontrager – Five Star Canine

Shipshewana, Indiana

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Dale Bontrager – Five Star Canine is linked to 12 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Latest inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest Dog Count13190 adults · 41 puppies
USDA license32-A-0450
Exp. 8/20/2029
Indiana license
Inspections on file12 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Dale Bontrager – Five Star Canine is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from March 2014 to June 2026.

Across 11 inspections between March 2014 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 51 dogs and 248 dogs at Dale Bontrager – Five Star Canine. The most recent count was 131 dogs on June 25, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
March 18, 2014USDA 32-A-0450Routine inspection51 dogsNone
August 18, 2015USDA 32-A-0450Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
June 7, 2016USDA 32-A-0450Routine inspection82 dogsNone
October 5, 2017USDA 32-A-0450Routine inspection123 dogsNone
February 21, 2019USDA 32-A-0450Routine inspection152 dogsNone
September 24, 2019USDA 32-A-0450Routine inspection212 dogsNone
February 9, 2022USDA 32-A-0450Routine inspection198 dogsNone
May 31, 2023USDA 32-A-0450Re-license inspection248 dogsNone
February 12, 2024USDA 32-A-0450Routine inspection227 dogsNone
October 23, 2024USDA 32-A-0450Routine inspection197 dogs1 finding
June 23, 2026USDA 32-A-0450Routine inspection131 dogsNone
June 25, 2026USDA 32-A-0450Re-license inspection131 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

October 23, 2024 — Routine inspection, USDA 32-A-0450

197 dogs recorded (111 adults · 86 puppies).

  • Cavalier female missing enclosure door

    There is one enclosure in the whelping area that contained one adult cavalier female that did not have a door. There was about the 1 foot tall wall below the missing door area of the enclosure. The enclosure was raised about 2.5 feet off the floor. The wall would not prevent the dog from jumping out of the raised enclosure. Jumping out of a raised enclosure could cause injury to the dog. In addition if the dog were to leave the enclosure it would no longer have access to its food or water and could potentially risk giving birth outside of the enclosure. All occupied enclosures must be constructed and maintain in such a way as to securely contain dogs. Correction Date: October 24, 2024

Read the inspection report (PDF)

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Dale Bontrager – Five Star Canine been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Dale Bontrager – Five Star Canine keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, June 25, 2026, inspectors counted 131 dogs (90 adults · 41 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Dale Bontrager – Five Star Canine raise?

The records name Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Dale Bontrager – Five Star Canine hold?

  • USDA licence 32-A-0450 — expires 8/20/2029

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