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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Dean L Troyer – Troyers Kennel is linked to 13 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from March 2019 to August 2025.
Across 13 inspections between March 2019 and August 2025, inspectors recorded between 0 dogs and 64 dogs at Dean L Troyer – Troyers Kennel. The most recent count was 64 dogs on August 20, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 18, 2019
USDA 43-A-6412
Pre-license inspection #1
10 dogs
None
January 8, 2020
USDA 43-A-6412
Routine inspection
19 dogs
3 findings
January 24, 2020
USDA 43-A-6412
Focused inspection
0 dogs
None
December 17, 2020
USDA 43-A-6412
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
April 7, 2021
USDA 43-A-6412
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
February 8, 2022
USDA 43-A-6412
Re-license inspection
40 dogs
None
March 29, 2022
USDA 43-A-6412
Routine inspection
40 dogs
None
November 29, 2022
USDA 43-A-6412
Routine inspection
60 dogs
None
June 5, 2023
USDA 43-A-6412
Routine inspection
40 dogs
None
December 5, 2023
USDA 43-A-6412
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
December 4, 2024
USDA 43-A-6412
Routine inspection
56 dogs
None
April 21, 2025
USDA 43-A-6412
Re-license inspection
56 dogs
None
August 20, 2025
USDA 43-A-6412
Routine inspection
64 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
January 8, 2020 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-6412
19 dogs recorded (16 adults · 3 puppies).
Male Dachshund protruding, swollen phallus(Direct)
The male Dachshund (D19), housed in a separate facility with no other animals, had a complete protrusion of his male reproductive organs. It was very swollen, dry and the lower portion of the phallus was bright red. It was noted that the phallus would drag on the floor of the elevated enclosure and gather debris. The Licensee advised that the condition was not noticed since the last daily observation.He also stated that the male had a female housed with him, for breeding purposes, three days ago but she had been since removed. Veterinary care issues, as described above, can cause serious adverse effects if left untreated. The Licensee shall seek immediate care for the dog by a licensed veterinarian. Moving forward, additional and frequent daily observations should be implemented to discover any veterinary care issues in a timely manner. *The dog was taken to a licensed veterinarian for care as soon as the inspection concluded. TO BE CORRECTED BY : JAN 8, 2020
Feces piled under elevated Dachshund pen
The elevated enclosure, housing a male Dachshund, had an excessive accumulation of excreta in the washdown directly below it. The Licensee explained that they usually don't clean under the enclosure.
English Bulldog and Dachshund enclosures unclean
Additionally, the Licensee stated that the sheltered facility (ground level concrete enclosures), housing English Bulldogs and Dachshunds, had not been cleaned since Saturday.
Has Dean L Troyer – Troyers Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 13 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Dean L Troyer – Troyers Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, August 20, 2025, inspectors counted 64 dogs (29 adults · 35 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Dean L Troyer – Troyers Kennel raise?
The records name Dachshund, English Bulldog. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Dean L Troyer – Troyers Kennel 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.