Breeder snapshot
Maltese and Poodle breeder in Penn Yan, NY. 25 dogs at last count. New York inspectors cited 7 problems across 11 reports. Every report is free to read.
Darla Martin – Vernon & Darla Martin / Sunset Miniature
Penn Yan, New York
New York state records
Breed(s)
Maltese, Poodle
Exp. 8/6/2025
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Darla Martin – Vernon & Darla Martin / Sunset Miniature is linked to 11 public inspection reports, carrying 7 inspector findings, from May 2020 to November 2025.
Across 8 inspections between May 2020 and November 2025, inspectors recorded between 19 dogs and 28 dogs at Darla Martin – Vernon & Darla Martin / Sunset Miniature. The most recent count was 25 dogs on November 12, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2020 | New York 1147 | Routine inspection | 19 dogs | 4 findings |
| July 9, 2020 | New York 1147 | Routine inspection | 21 dogs | None |
| July 2, 2021 | New York 1147 | Routine inspection | 26 dogs | 3 findings |
| August 5, 2021 | New York 1147 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| September 20, 2021 | New York 1147 | Routine inspection | 28 dogs | None |
| September 28, 2022 | New York 1147 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| October 14, 2022 | New York 1147 | Routine inspection | 21 dogs | None |
| July 11, 2023 | New York 1147 | Routine inspection | 24 dogs | None |
| September 17, 2024 | New York 1147 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| October 21, 2024 | New York 1147 | Routine inspection | 28 dogs | None |
| November 12, 2025 | New York 1147 | Routine inspection | 25 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
May 27, 2020 — Routine inspection, New York 1147
19 dogs recorded (12 adults · 7 puppies · 1 other dog).
- Urine odor in isolation room
Mild to moderate urine odor in isloation room only. Owner will continue efforts to correct it.
- Puppy treatment log missing
Treatment log not available for one puppy that had received treatment
- Exercise log for protocol missing
Excerise log not availabe for current excerise protocol.
- Dog missing valid license
One dog" Misty" is missing valid license
July 2, 2021 — Routine inspection, New York 1147
26 dogs recorded (14 adults · 12 puppies).
- Disposition forms missing purchaser info
Approximately 1/2 of information statements reviewed missing various purchaser information
- Receipts missing purchaser info
Approximately 1/2 of receipts reviewed missing various purchaser information
- Puppies sold without veterinary findings
At least 4 puppies sold without veterinary findings listed
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Darla Martin – Vernon & Darla Martin / Sunset Miniature been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 7 problems across 11 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Darla Martin – Vernon & Darla Martin / Sunset Miniature keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, November 12, 2025, inspectors counted 25 dogs (18 adults · 7 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Darla Martin – Vernon & Darla Martin / Sunset Miniature raise?
The records name Maltese, Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Darla Martin – Vernon & Darla Martin / Sunset Miniature hold?
- New York licence 1147 — expires 8/6/2025
Is anyone else licensed at this address?
1 other licence has been recorded at the address used by Darla Martin – Vernon & Darla Martin / Sunset Miniature:
- Aaron E Martin — USDA licence 21-A-0153 (2014 – 2019)
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