68 total dogs
No findings
David Hershberger
Kaleva, MI
Breeder Snapshot
David Hershberger is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Kavela, Michigan. Pawthenticity has 10 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2019. The most recent was February 18, 2025, with 58 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 5 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 58
- USDA Citations
- 5
- USDA License
- 34-A-0221
- USDA License Exp
- 3/13/2028
USDA Inspections
USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.
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92 total dogs⚠️ Records
“Only 19 of the 42 adult breeding dogs have a tag, or have been assigned a tag.”
⚠️ Housing“Pens 1, 2, 6 and 9 have walls made of plastic panels.”
⚠️ Watering“Pens 2, 7, 10 and 11 did not have water in their water receptacles.The dogs drank for 30-60 seconds straight in these enclosures.”
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110 total dogsNo findings
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75 total dogsNo findings
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63 total dogsNo findings
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54 total dogsNo findings
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58 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is David Hershberger a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
David Hershberger is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 34-A-0221. The license expiration date on file is 3/13/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did David Hershberger have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 58 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does David Hershberger have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 5 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is David Hershberger located?
David Hershberger's facility is registered in Kaleva, MI according to USDA records.
Has David Hershberger held more than one USDA license?
David Hershberger's current USDA license is 34-A-0221. If a previous license is listed in the profile header above, this breeder has held more than one USDA license over time.
Where can I view David Hershberger's original USDA inspection reports?
Every inspection on this profile links to the original USDA PDF — the same document inspectors filed. Click any inspection above to open the source report.
Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
Pawthenticity summarizes public inspection records from USDA APHIS to help people make informed decisions. The findings, citation codes, and dates shown are drawn directly from those records and reflect conditions documented on the inspection date(s) shown — they may not reflect current operations. Category and severity labels are our summary of the USDA's own findings, not independent judgments about a breeder. If you believe any information here is inaccurate or out of date, please submit a correction.
