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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
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 18, 2014
USDA 32-A-0450
Routine inspection
51 dogs
None
August 18, 2015
USDA 32-A-0450
Attempted inspection
No access
None
June 7, 2016
USDA 32-A-0450
Routine inspection
82 dogs
None
October 5, 2017
USDA 32-A-0450
Routine inspection
123 dogs
None
February 21, 2019
USDA 32-A-0450
Routine inspection
152 dogs
None
September 24, 2019
USDA 32-A-0450
Routine inspection
212 dogs
None
February 9, 2022
USDA 32-A-0450
Routine inspection
198 dogs
None
May 31, 2023
USDA 32-A-0450
Re-license inspection
248 dogs
None
February 12, 2024
USDA 32-A-0450
Routine inspection
227 dogs
None
October 23, 2024
USDA 32-A-0450
Routine inspection
197 dogs
1 finding
June 23, 2026
USDA 32-A-0450
Routine inspection
131 dogs
None
June 25, 2026
USDA 32-A-0450
Re-license inspection
131 dogs
None
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
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?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.