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Male black/tan Dachshund (microchip #0A01480502) has a buildup of brown tartar on the teeth. The entire surface of the upper right cheek teeth and nearly the entire surface of the upper right canine tooth are covered in a heavy buildup of dark brown tartar. A line of thick, grey material is located along the gum line above the upper right teeth. Nearly the entire surface of the upper left canine tooth and upper left cheek teeth are covered in a buildup of brown tartar. The gums are moderately reddened."},{"h":"Male Shih Tzu cloudy eye, yellow discharge","tags":[],"q":"Male Shih tzu (microchip #105568855) has an abnormal appearance to the right eye. The eye is cloudy and a brown, dry, crusty material is attached to the hair along the upper and lower eyelids. A yellow discharge is also located along the inner and outer corner of the eye. The white of the eye is slightly reddened. The dog is not currently receiving any treatment for the eye, but the licensee put some ointment in the dog's eye at the time of the inspection."},{"h":"Chocolate/tan Dachshund matted ears removed at inspection","tags":[],"q":"Male chocolate/tan Dachshund (microchip #105-560-337) has a buildup of brown tartar on the teeth. … This dog has large rope-like mats of hair attached to both ears. The mats are tight against the skin and are thick and solid to the touch with round clumps of brown debris trapped within them. … The licensee removed the matted hair from the dog's ears at the time of the inspection."},{"h":"Expired medical materials in kennel","tags":[],"q":"Expired medical materials are found in the refrigerator and storage area within the kennel. The following materials were found expired: Pyrantel Pamoate-expired May 2015, Gentamicin Sulfate-expired March 2013, Quickderm Wound Ointment-expired July 2017, Neomycin Opthalmic Solution-expired March 2008, Veterinary Lactated Ringer's Injection-expired November 2016. … The licensee disposed of all expired materials at the time of the inspection."}],"si":1},{"d":"2017-12-18","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1285","t":"Routine inspection","n":113,"b":"84 adults · 29 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1285/12-18-2017.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2019-02-28","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1285","t":"Routine inspection","n":111,"b":"79 adults · 32 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1285/2-28-2019.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2020-02-24","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1285","t":"Routine inspection","n":93,"b":"69 adults · 24 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1285/2-24-2020.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2022-04-22","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1285","t":"Routine inspection","n":96,"b":"62 adults · 34 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1285/4-22-2022.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2023-11-30","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1285","t":"Routine inspection","n":66,"b":"48 adults · 18 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1285/11-30-2023.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2024-03-21","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1285","t":"Re-license inspection","n":66,"b":"53 adults · 13 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1285/3-21-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2024-07-19","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1285","t":"Routine inspection","n":89,"b":"60 adults · 29 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1285/7-19-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2025-04-23","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1285","t":"Routine inspection","n":71,"b":"51 adults · 20 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1285/4-23-2025.pdf","f":[],"si":1}]}
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Denise Krogmeier – Chalk Ridge Kennel is linked to 13 public inspection reports, carrying 5 inspector findings, from July 2014 to April 2025.
Across 12 inspections between August 2014 and April 2025, inspectors recorded between 66 dogs and 121 dogs at Denise Krogmeier – Chalk Ridge Kennel. The most recent count was 71 dogs on April 23, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
July 15, 2014
USDA 42-A-1285
Attempted inspection
No access
None
August 18, 2014
USDA 42-A-1285
Routine inspection
112 dogs
None
September 24, 2015
USDA 42-A-1285
Routine inspection
105 dogs
None
September 21, 2016
USDA 42-A-1285
Routine inspection
121 dogs
1 finding
October 23, 2017
USDA 42-A-1285
Routine inspection
93 dogs
4 findings
December 18, 2017
USDA 42-A-1285
Routine inspection
113 dogs
None
February 28, 2019
USDA 42-A-1285
Routine inspection
111 dogs
None
February 24, 2020
USDA 42-A-1285
Routine inspection
93 dogs
None
April 22, 2022
USDA 42-A-1285
Routine inspection
96 dogs
None
November 30, 2023
USDA 42-A-1285
Routine inspection
66 dogs
None
March 21, 2024
USDA 42-A-1285
Re-license inspection
66 dogs
None
July 19, 2024
USDA 42-A-1285
Routine inspection
89 dogs
None
April 23, 2025
USDA 42-A-1285
Routine inspection
71 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
September 21, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1285
121 dogs recorded (121 age not given).
Ammonia odor in birthing room
There was a strong ammonia-like odor upon entering the whelping room in the indoor housing facility. Twelve adult dogs and 28 puppies are housed in this room and are subjected to the strong odor. The inspector felt a burning and stinging sensation to the eyes and nasal cavity while in the room. Strong odors could potentially cause respiratory problems and cause discomfort and stress to the dogs. The licensee must provide adequate ventilation or air exchange at all times to ensure the health and well-being of the dogs. The licensee turned on a ventilation fan and opened a door in the room. When the inspector reentered the room at the end of the inspection, there was adequate ventilation and no longer a strong odor. Corrected at time of inspection.
October 23, 2017 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1285
93 dogs recorded (83 adults · 10 puppies).
Male Dachshunds heavy tartar; one with matted ears
Male chocolate/tan Dachshund (microchip #105-560-337) has a buildup of brown tartar on the teeth. The majority of the surface of the upper right and left canine teeth are covered by the tartar. The entire surface of the upper left check teeth are also covered in a thick buildup of grey/brown tartar. Grey colored material is located along the gum line at the top of both canine teeth and upper left cheek teeth. The gums appear moderately reddened. This dog has large rope-like mats of hair attached to both ears. The mats are tight against the skin and are thick and solid to the touch with round clumps of brown debris trapped within them. Male black/tan Dachshund (microchip #0A01480502) has a buildup of brown tartar on the teeth. The entire surface of the upper right cheek teeth and nearly the entire surface of the upper right canine tooth are covered in a heavy buildup of dark brown tartar. A line of thick, grey material is located along the gum line above the upper right teeth. Nearly the entire surface of the upper left canine tooth and upper left cheek teeth are covered in a buildup of brown tartar. The gums are moderately reddened.
Male Shih Tzu cloudy eye, yellow discharge
Male Shih tzu (microchip #105568855) has an abnormal appearance to the right eye. The eye is cloudy and a brown, dry, crusty material is attached to the hair along the upper and lower eyelids. A yellow discharge is also located along the inner and outer corner of the eye. The white of the eye is slightly reddened. The dog is not currently receiving any treatment for the eye, but the licensee put some ointment in the dog's eye at the time of the inspection.
Chocolate/tan Dachshund matted ears removed at inspection
Male chocolate/tan Dachshund (microchip #105-560-337) has a buildup of brown tartar on the teeth. … This dog has large rope-like mats of hair attached to both ears. The mats are tight against the skin and are thick and solid to the touch with round clumps of brown debris trapped within them. … The licensee removed the matted hair from the dog's ears at the time of the inspection.
Expired medical materials in kennel
Expired medical materials are found in the refrigerator and storage area within the kennel. The following materials were found expired: Pyrantel Pamoate-expired May 2015, Gentamicin Sulfate-expired March 2013, Quickderm Wound Ointment-expired July 2017, Neomycin Opthalmic Solution-expired March 2008, Veterinary Lactated Ringer's Injection-expired November 2016. … The licensee disposed of all expired materials at the time of the inspection.
Has Denise Krogmeier – Chalk Ridge Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 5 problems across 13 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Denise Krogmeier – Chalk Ridge Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 23, 2025, inspectors counted 71 dogs (51 adults · 20 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Denise Krogmeier – Chalk Ridge Kennel raise?
The records name Dachshund, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Denise Krogmeier – Chalk Ridge 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.