Breeder Database / Missouri
Updated September 25, 2025

David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws Kennel

Halfway, Missouri

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws Kennel is linked to 17 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua
Latest inspectionSeptember 25, 2025
Latest Dog Count2015 adults · 5 puppies
USDA license43-A-5373
Exp. 7/16/2028
Missouri license
Inspections on file17 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws Kennel is linked to 17 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from February 2014 to September 2025.

Across 16 inspections between February 2014 and September 2025, inspectors recorded between 20 dogs and 42 dogs at David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws Kennel. The most recent count was 20 dogs on September 25, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
February 13, 2014USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection35 dogs1 finding
August 13, 2014USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection39 dogsNone
March 18, 2015USDA 43-A-5373Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
March 25, 2015USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection35 dogsNone
November 24, 2015USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection32 dogs2 findings
August 15, 2016USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection31 dogsNone
February 15, 2017USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection35 dogsNone
August 18, 2017USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection21 dogsNone
February 12, 2018USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection26 dogsNone
August 6, 2018USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection42 dogsNone
December 17, 2019USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection21 dogsNone
February 7, 2022USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection34 dogsNone
July 12, 2022USDA 43-A-5373Re-license inspection38 dogsNone
May 2, 2023USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection25 dogsNone
June 6, 2024USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection29 dogsNone
June 30, 2025USDA 43-A-5373Re-license inspection22 dogsNone
September 25, 2025USDA 43-A-5373Routine inspection20 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

February 13, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5373

35 dogs recorded (25 adults · 10 puppies).

  • Chihuahua feet falling through wire flooring

    Sec. 3.6 Primary enclosures. (a) (2) (x) --- The one pen containing two chihuahua puppies wire flooring is allowing the smaller chihuahua feet to pass through the wire openings. The larger puppy was tight rope walking on the wire. --- The one pen with two chihuahua adults has 1 inch wire flooring that is allowing the feet to fall through it. The feet passing through the wire will allow the dogs to injury themselves or alter their gait which can lead to injuries. The pens must be designed with flooring that does not allow the dogs feet to pass through. To be corrected by 03-14-2014

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November 24, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5373

32 dogs recorded (21 adults · 11 puppies).

  • Dogloo tunnels chewed back

    Sec. 3.4 Outdoor housing facilities. (b) Shelter from the elements. (3) **** Two dogloo type dog houses, affecting 4 dogs, tunnels have been chewed back. The amount of damage done to the tunnel allows the rain, snow, and or wind to impact the dogs while inside and hinder their ability to stay warm. Dog houses must be maintained to protect the dogs from wind, rain, snow and allow the dog to stay warm when inclement weather is in the forecast. To be corrected by 11-30-2015

  • Metal feeders rusted out

    Sec. 3.9 Feeding. (b) **** Two of the metal self feeders, affecting 4 dogs, are rusted out at the bottom creating a hole and allowing the feed to be contaminated. The food being exposed allows contamination from water, urine, rodents, caking, molding and deterioration. Once the food is contaminated its nutritional value, palatability, and wholesome is compromised. Feeders must be maintained to ensure the food is protected from molding, deterioration and caking. To be corrected by 11-30-2015

Read the inspection report (PDF)

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 17 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, September 25, 2025, inspectors counted 20 dogs (15 adults · 5 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws Kennel raise?

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

What licences does David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws Kennel hold?

  • USDA licence 43-A-5373 — expires 7/16/2028

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