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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
David King – Backyard Puppies is linked to 10 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from January 2022 to May 2026.
Across 10 inspections between January 2022 and May 2026, inspectors recorded between 10 dogs and 39 dogs at David King – Backyard Puppies. The most recent count was 25 dogs on May 28, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
January 18, 2022
Pennsylvania 17947
Routine inspection
10 dogs
None
August 15, 2022
Pennsylvania 17947
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
April 12, 2023
Pennsylvania 17947
Routine inspection
18 dogs
3 findings
August 16, 2023
Pennsylvania 17947
Routine inspection
20 dogs
None
December 13, 2023
Pennsylvania 17947
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
June 25, 2024
Pennsylvania 17947
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
November 13, 2024
Pennsylvania 17947
Routine inspection
22 dogs
None
May 15, 2025
Pennsylvania 17947
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
October 10, 2025
Pennsylvania 17947
Routine inspection
37 dogs
None
May 28, 2026
Pennsylvania 17947
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
April 12, 2023 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17947
18 dogs recorded (14 adults · 4 puppies).
Kennel records incomplete
Warden viewed kennel records were not completed for all dogs on the premises.
Dog transferred without complete bill of sale
Warden viewed a dog was transferred into the kennel without a complete bill of sale.
Three dogs lacked rabies vaccination
Warden viewed three dogs over 16 weeks of age on the premises that did not have current rabies vaccinations.
Has David King – Backyard Puppies been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 10 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does David King – Backyard Puppies keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, May 28, 2026, inspectors counted 25 dogs (21 adults · 4 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does David King – Backyard Puppies hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.