Breeder Database / Nebraska
Updated March 6, 2026

David & Lisa Polt – Dry Creek Kennels

Pierce, Nebraska

USDA licensedNebraska state records

Breeder snapshot

David & Lisa Polt – Dry Creek Kennels is linked to 20 public inspection reports from USDA and Nebraska.

Breed(s)

Mastiff, Shiba Inu, Yorkie
Latest inspectionMarch 6, 2026
Latest Dog Count4331 adults · 12 puppies
USDA license47-A-0466
Exp. 2/19/2028
Nebraska licenseKN223
Inspections on file15 USDA · 5 Nebraska

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

David & Lisa Polt – Dry Creek Kennels is linked to 20 public inspection reports, carrying 9 inspector findings, from September 2014 to March 2026.

Across 18 inspections between June 2015 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 41 dogs and 72 dogs at David & Lisa Polt – Dry Creek Kennels. The most recent count was 43 dogs on March 6, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
September 8, 2014USDA 47-A-0466Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
June 25, 2015USDA 47-A-0466Routine inspection54 dogsNone
December 3, 2015USDA 47-A-0466Routine inspection47 dogsNone
June 9, 2016USDA 47-A-0466Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
June 21, 2016USDA 47-A-0466Routine inspection70 dogs8 findings
November 30, 2016USDA 47-A-0466Routine inspection44 dogsNone
August 2, 2017USDA 47-A-0466Routine inspection48 dogsNone
August 30, 2018USDA 47-A-0466Routine inspection55 dogsNone
December 18, 2019USDA 47-A-0466Routine inspection62 dogsNone
May 24, 2021Nebraska KN223Routine inspection55 dogs1 finding
September 1, 2021USDA 47-A-0466Routine inspection69 dogsNone
January 19, 2022USDA 47-A-0466Re-license inspection61 dogsNone
July 5, 2022Nebraska KN223Routine inspection72 dogsNone
June 26, 2023Nebraska KN223Routine inspection68 dogsNone
July 11, 2023USDA 47-A-0466Routine inspection51 dogsNone
September 4, 2024Nebraska KN223Routine inspection44 dogsNone
September 18, 2024USDA 47-A-0466Routine inspection41 dogsNone
January 21, 2025USDA 47-A-0466Re-license inspection54 dogsNone
December 16, 2025Nebraska KN223Routine inspection43 dogsNone
March 6, 2026USDA 47-A-0466Routine inspection43 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

June 21, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 47-A-0466

70 dogs recorded (46 adults · 24 puppies).

  • Mastiff female with green eye discharge

    A two year old brindle Mastiff female (ID# 837037092), named Hilda had excessive drainage of greenish discharge from both eyes. The white portion of the eye, or sclera, is pink to red in color. The condition of the eyes can be due to infections, allergies, injury, irritation or other medical conditions that could be painful. The licensee must have this dog evaluated by the veterinarian for veterinary care and appropriate treatment plan. The outcome of this consultation must be documented and provided to the inspector upon request. The licensee must ensure that all animals receive adequate veterinary care at all times. To be corrected by, 28-June-2016.

  • Standing water around Mastiff water bucket

    The one Mastiff housed behind the barn has a plastic water receptacle with continuous water flow. The hose was not attached to the bucket and allowing for water to flow onto the ground around the water receptacle. There was standing water around this watering bucket. All facilities must be kept in good repair, so they are structurally sound. This will prevent the water from flowing onto the ground and creating a living and breeding area for pest that can increase disease potential to the dog. To be corrected by, 3-July-2016.

  • Rusty, pitted metal feeders

    There was three metal self-feeders used to feed five adult dogs. These metal feeders had excessive rust and were pitting along the bottoms. The prevention of required cleaning and sanitization is caused from these rusty, pitting metal surfaces. Therefore, increasing the disease potential for the dogs. All metal surfaces must be free of excessive rust and pitting surfaces caused by rust that prevent required cleaning and sanitization. Proper cleaning and sanitization of the surfaces will decrease the disease potential for the animals. To be corrected by, 15-July-2016.

  • Peeling paint and algae on shed wall

    The back wall of the White Shed had a board along the bottom of the wall. … This board and post had paint that has come off exposing bare wood. The wood board is green in areas indicating algae was growing on the surface.

  • Chewed plastic divider and water buckets

    * A plastic divider inside the White Shed was excessively chewed along the edges. There are three adult dogs and three puppies housed in these areas of the White Shed. * There are three plastic watering receptacles or buckets used to water four adult dogs. These plastic watering receptacles are excessively chewed along the top of the buckets. There was greyish dirt or debris in the chewed areas.

  • Grimy walls in White Shed enclosure

    The first enclosure to the left of the door in the White Shed had an accumulation of brown to grey grime on the walls. This indicates that daily spot-cleaning is not taking place. Without daily spot-cleaning the disease hazards increases for the one adult and three puppies. All enclosures must be spot-cleaned daily and sanitized often enough to reduce the disease hazards for the dogs. To be corrected by, 28-June-2016.

  • Standing water around Mastiff water bucket

    The one Mastiff housed behind the barn had standing water around the watering receptacle or bucket. This standing water can attract pests and increase disease risks to the adult dog. Operators must provide for regular and more frequent collection or removal of water from the enclosure. This will minimized pests and reduce the disease risks for the dog. To be corrected by, 3-July-2016.

  • Mastiff loose tin and bent feeder

    The one Mastiff housed behind the barn had a tin covering the barn wall of the enclosure. One section of tin is loose. This is exposing a sharp edge at the height of the dog in normal standing position in the enclosure. * One metal self-feeder is used to feed two adult dogs in the outdoor enclosures. The bottom of this metal feeder is bent outward exposing a sharp edge. This sharp is at the height of the dogs in normal standing position. These sharp edges could injure the dogs in the enclosures. All enclosures must be free of sharp points and edges that could injure the animals. To be corrected by, 10-July-2016.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

May 24, 2021 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN223

55 dogs recorded (41 adults · 14 puppies).

  • Outdoor dog houses soiled; Yorkie walls dirty

    Dog houses outside neeed bedding changed or taken out. Walls in yorkie building need wiped off.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has David & Lisa Polt – Dry Creek Kennels been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 9 problems across 20 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does David & Lisa Polt – Dry Creek Kennels keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, March 6, 2026, inspectors counted 43 dogs (31 adults · 12 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does David & Lisa Polt – Dry Creek Kennels raise?

The records name Mastiff, Shiba Inu, Yorkie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does David & Lisa Polt – Dry Creek Kennels hold?

  • USDA licence 47-A-0466 — expires 2/19/2028
  • Nebraska licence KN223

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