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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Daniel Shirk – Shady Brook is linked to 7 public inspection reports, from November 2019 to November 2025.
Across 7 inspections between November 2019 and November 2025, inspectors recorded between 5 dogs and 71 dogs at Daniel Shirk – Shady Brook. The most recent count was 71 dogs on November 19, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
November 4, 2019
USDA 43-A-6478
Pre-license inspection #1
20 dogs
None
December 4, 2020
USDA 43-A-6478
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
January 21, 2021
USDA 43-A-6478
Focused inspection
5 dogs
None
November 3, 2022
USDA 43-A-6478
Re-license inspection
63 dogs
None
March 7, 2023
USDA 43-A-6478
Routine inspection
68 dogs
None
December 2, 2024
USDA 43-A-6478
Routine inspection
51 dogs
None
November 19, 2025
USDA 43-A-6478
Re-license inspection
71 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Daniel Shirk – Shady Brook been cited by inspectors?
No. 7 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Daniel Shirk – Shady Brook keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, November 19, 2025, inspectors counted 71 dogs (32 adults · 39 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Daniel Shirk – Shady Brook raise?
The records name Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Daniel Shirk – Shady Brook 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.