David N Miller – Beechvale Kennel

April 15, 2026 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-A-0851

197 dogs recorded (102 adults · 95 puppies).

• Female King Charles Spaniel loose tooth (Direct)

  A female king charles spaniel (microchip# 1170) has excessive brown tarter buildup on the top teeth near the gumline, and the gums are red and inflamed. There is a loose tooth on the upper jaw of the dog that is mobile with minimal pressure applied to the gum. During the examination the tooth was visibly mobile when the dog would move the tongue across the teeth. The dog was reacting to the examination by pulling its head away from the inspector and licensee.

• Male Mini Poodle loose front teeth (Direct)

  A male mini poodle (microchip# 3951) had severe gum recession on the upper jaw. While performing the physical examination of the dog the inspector observed movement in the front upper teeth when minimal pressure was applied to the gum. The front teeth also had hard light brown buildup between them. The dog was reacting to the exam pulling the head away and snapping the mouth shut.

• Daily observation and reporting lapses (Direct)

  Two dogs have been identified at the facility as requiring veterinary care. The facility did not identify the veterinary issues prior to the inspection. … Failure to conduct adequate daily observations to assess the health and well-being of the dogs with direct and frequent communication to the attending veterinarian, lead to a delay in treatment of the dental issues and cause difficulty eating, pain, and suffering.

• Excessive feces in outdoor runs

  There is an excessive accumulation of excreta in the outdoor runs of approximately 9 adult dog enclosures. The licensee stated that the outdoor runs are spot cleaned every three or so days. The outdoor runs were last spot cleaned the week prior on 09-April-2026. Failure to provide adequate cleaning and sanitization in the primary enclosures increases the risk of disease transmission, attracts insects/pests, and increases odors. Excreta could potentially cause soiling on the bodies of the dogs being housed in the affected enclosures. The licensee must remove excreta and food waste from the primary enclosure daily and from under the primary enclosures as often as necessary to prevent an excessive accumulation of feces and food waste, to prevent soiling of the dogs contained in the primary enclosures, and to reduce disease hazards, insects, pests and odors. Correct by 22-April-2026.

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