DJ & Melissa Cobler — Back Road Soul Puppies

Moravia, IA

Breeder Snapshot

DJ & Melissa Cobler — Back Road Soul Puppies is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Moravia, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 11 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2018. The most recent was June 25, 2025, with 163 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 1 citation. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
163
USDA Citations
1
USDA License
42-A-1592
USDA License Exp
3/21/2028

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, DJ & Melissa Cobler — Back Road Soul Puppies raises the following breed(s): Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cavapoo, Cockapoo, French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Mini Aussiedoodle, Mini Bernedoodle, Mini Poodle, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Sheepadoodle, Toy Poodle.

Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, pet store records, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVIs). While we strive for accuracy, this information may not be accurate, current, or complete.

USDA Inspections

USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.

  1. 120 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “The Program of Veterinary Care is missing the number of dogs to be sampled for intestinal parasites.”

Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.

Records last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DJ & Melissa Cobler — Back Road Soul Puppies a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
DJ & Melissa Cobler — Back Road Soul Puppies is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1592. The license expiration date on file is 3/21/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did DJ & Melissa Cobler — Back Road Soul Puppies have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 163 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does DJ & Melissa Cobler — Back Road Soul Puppies have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 1 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is DJ & Melissa Cobler — Back Road Soul Puppies located?
DJ & Melissa Cobler — Back Road Soul Puppies's facility is registered in Moravia, IA according to USDA records.
Has DJ & Melissa Cobler — Back Road Soul Puppies held more than one USDA license?
DJ & Melissa Cobler — Back Road Soul Puppies's current USDA license is 42-A-1592. If a previous license is listed in the profile header above, this breeder has held more than one USDA license over time.
Where can I view DJ & Melissa Cobler — Back Road Soul Puppies's original USDA inspection reports?
Every inspection on this profile links to the original USDA PDF — the same document inspectors filed. Click any inspection above to open the source report.

Pawthenticity summarizes public inspection records from USDA APHIS to help people make informed decisions. The findings, citation codes, and dates shown are drawn directly from those records and reflect conditions documented on the inspection date(s) shown — they may not reflect current operations. Category and severity labels are our summary of the USDA's own findings, not independent judgments about a breeder. If you believe any information here is inaccurate or out of date, please submit a correction.

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