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Dog breeder in Montgomery, IN (Dachshund +5). 49 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited 2 problems across 15 reports. Every report is free to read.
Montgomery, Indiana
Dog breeder in Montgomery, IN (Dachshund +5). 49 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited 2 problems across 15 reports. Every report is free to read.
Darrell W Knepp – Silky Pets is linked to 15 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from October 2015 to June 2026.
Across 15 inspections between October 2015 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 15 dogs and 63 dogs at Darrell W Knepp – Silky Pets. The most recent count was 49 dogs on June 23, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2015 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Pre-license inspection #1 | 15 dogs | None |
| April 14, 2016 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Routine inspection | 15 dogs | 1 finding |
| September 27, 2017 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Routine inspection | 34 dogs | None |
| September 12, 2018 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Routine inspection | 32 dogs | None |
| September 25, 2019 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Routine inspection | 45 dogs | None |
| July 7, 2021 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Routine inspection | 59 dogs | None |
| September 14, 2021 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Re-license inspection | 28 dogs | None |
| July 19, 2022 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Routine inspection | 34 dogs | None |
| March 27, 2024 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Routine inspection | 50 dogs | None |
| June 13, 2024 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Re-license inspection | 53 dogs | None |
| January 2, 2025 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Routine inspection | 46 dogs | 1 finding |
| March 18, 2025 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Routine inspection | 56 dogs | None |
| July 22, 2025 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Routine inspection | 63 dogs | None |
| January 13, 2026 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Routine inspection | 38 dogs | None |
| June 23, 2026 | USDA 32-A-0524 | Routine inspection | 49 dogs | None |
15 dogs recorded (15 adults · 0 puppies).
Currently all of the cage card being used as a 'Puppy Record' for all of the litters is missing the date of sale for 5 litters. The puppy ID numbers are not consistent from the puppy record to what is on the Disposition 7006 forms. There are numbers and letters being used to ID the puppies inconsistently, and they are not matching between the 7006 forms and the puppy records. Some of the 7006 forms are missing the dates of sale. Compete and accurate records must be kept for proper management and traceability of the regulated animals. The licensee must keep complete puppy records for all puppies born at the facility. The puppy ID numbers must be the same on the puppy records and 7006 disposition form, and all 7006 forms must have the date of sale on them. To be corrected by: April 17, 2016
46 dogs recorded (31 adults · 15 puppies).
On November 9, 2024, Toy Poodle Terra, was let out to exercise in the unenclosed front yard of the facility under the licensee’s supervision. The licensee stated that a car entered the driveway that leads to the facility’s front yard when it hit Terra, resulting in her becoming deceased instantaneously from the impact. Letting dogs out to exercise in open areas that exposes them to moving vehicles or equipment poses a risk for injury or death. Dogs should be exercised in confined areas under the supervision of the facility representative. Handling of animals should be done expeditiously and carefully as possible in a manner that does not cause trauma, stress, or unnecessary discomfort. Correct by: January 2, 2025, moving forward
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 15 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, June 23, 2026, inspectors counted 49 dogs (33 adults · 16 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name Dachshund, Maltipoo, Mini Dachshund, Pomeranian, Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Kennels | Montgomery, IN | Nearby · same town | Not counted | No notes |
| Hidden Nook Kennel | Montgomery, IN | Nearby · same town | Not counted | No notes |
| Jeremy L Raber – JCR Kennels | Montgomery, IN | Nearby · same town | Not counted | No notes |
| Kristen J Knepp – Creek Side Puppies | Montgomery, IN | Nearby · same town | Not counted | No notes |
| Daniel Eash – Caring Paws | Ligonier, IN | Same breed · Dachshund | Not counted | No notes |
| Marvin R Stoll – Viking Country Kennel | Montgomery, IN | Same breed · Maltipoo | Not counted | No notes |
| Nathan L Wagler – Lakeside Pets | Loogootee, IN | Same breed · Maltipoo | Not counted | No notes |
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