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Dog breeder in Richfield Springs, NY. 23 dogs at last count. New York inspectors cited 6 problems across 12 reports. Every report is free to read.
David H Detweiler – Rock Ridge Kennel
Richfield Springs, New York
New York state records
Breed(s)
Golden Retriever, Mini Bernedoodle, Mini Poodle, Poodle
Exp. 10/5/2025
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
David H Detweiler – Rock Ridge Kennel is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 6 inspector findings, from October 2021 to September 2026.
Across 10 inspections between October 2021 and September 2026, inspectors recorded between 12 dogs and 31 dogs at David H Detweiler – Rock Ridge Kennel. The most recent count was 23 dogs on September 28, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2021 | New York 1189 | Routine inspection | 12 dogs | None |
| April 6, 2022 | New York 1189 | Routine inspection | 15 dogs | None |
| September 30, 2022 | New York 1189 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| October 4, 2022 | New York 1189 | Routine inspection | 18 dogs | None |
| October 27, 2023 | New York 1189 | Routine inspection | 19 dogs | None |
| September 5, 2024 | New York 1189 | Routine inspection | 19 dogs | 2 findings |
| October 3, 2024 | New York 1189 | Routine inspection | 16 dogs | None |
| September 23, 2025 | New York 1189 | Routine inspection | 31 dogs | 2 findings |
| October 3, 2025 | New York 1189 | Routine inspection | 29 dogs | None |
| September 16, 2026 | New York 1189 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| September 21, 2026 | New York 1189 | Routine inspection | 23 dogs | 2 findings |
| September 28, 2026 | New York 1189 | Routine inspection | 23 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
September 5, 2024 — Routine inspection, New York 1189
19 dogs recorded (12 adults · 7 puppies).
- Female Poodle health exam missing
Health exam for "Rita", a female poodle, DOB 6/22/2023, was not available.
- Health conditions not on standard form
Health conditions of dogs or puppies noted on veterinary certificate must be listed on the standard form and provided to customers at time of sale. Health conditions for sales on 2/16/2024, 2/17/2024, 4/29/2024 and 8/10/2024 were not properly documented on the standard form.
September 23, 2025 — Routine inspection, New York 1189
31 dogs recorded (10 adults · 21 puppies).
- Missing health exam certificates (Critical)
No Health Exam certificate available for "Tracy" sold on 6/14/2025, "Clifford" sold on 8/27/2025, or "Paris" sold on 6/30/2025.
- Health conditions not on standard form
Health conditions of dogs or puppies noted on veterinary certificate must be listed on the standard form and provided to customers at time of sale. Health conditions for sales on 6/9/2025, 4/16/2025, 3/31/2025 and 4/29/2025 were not properly documented on the standard form.
September 21, 2026 — Routine inspection, New York 1189
23 dogs recorded (11 adults · 12 puppies).
- Breeding Poodles not examined annually
Breeding stock not examined annually. "Lacy"- Female Mini Poodle, DOB 7/6/2019 "Wendy"- Female Mini Poodle, DOB 12/19/2021 "Rosie"- Female Mini Poodle, DOB 5/3/2021 "Sky Blue"- Male Poodle, DOB 10/28/2020 "Rita"- Female Poodle, DOB 6/22/2023 "Fluffy"- Female Poodle Mix, DOB 4/27/2024 "Jasper"- Male Mini Poodle, DOB 1/1/2001 "Nathalie"- Female Mini Bernedoodle, DOB 4/29/2025 "Cindy"- Female Golden Retriever, DOB 12/8/2020 Article 26A 401.5 (C),(vi) In the case of dealers who sell or offer to sell twenty-five or more dogs or cats per year to the public for profit that are born and raised on the dealer's residential premises, shall have annual veterinary examinations completed, at a minimum, for all intact adult dogs or cats on such dealer's premises.
- Male Mini Poodles sold under 8 weeks (Critical)
Animals sold prior to 8 weeks of age. "Randy" (purple collar)- Red Male Mini Poodle, DOB 5/2/2026 "Rudy" (yellow collar)- Red Male Mini Poodle, DOB 5/2/2026 Article 26A 402 No pet dealer shall knowingly sell any cat or dog younger than eight weeks of age.
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has David H Detweiler – Rock Ridge Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 6 problems across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does David H Detweiler – Rock Ridge Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, September 28, 2026, inspectors counted 23 dogs (11 adults · 12 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does David H Detweiler – Rock Ridge Kennel raise?
The records name Golden Retriever, Mini Bernedoodle, Mini Poodle, Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does David H Detweiler – Rock Ridge Kennel hold?
- New York licence 1189 — expires 10/5/2025
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