Breeder Database / Iowa
Updated June 25, 2025

DJ & Melissa Cobler – Back Road Soul Puppies

Moravia, Iowa

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

DJ & Melissa Cobler – Back Road Soul Puppies is linked to 12 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cavapoo, Cockapoo, French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Mini Aussiedoodle, Mini Bernedoodle, Mini Poodle, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Sheepadoodle, Toy Poodle
Latest inspectionJune 25, 2025
Latest Dog Count163100 adults · 63 puppies
USDA license42-A-1592
Exp. 3/21/2028
Iowa license
Inspections on file12 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

DJ & Melissa Cobler – Back Road Soul Puppies is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from March 2018 to June 2025.

Across 12 inspections between March 2018 and June 2025, inspectors recorded between 32 dogs and 167 dogs at DJ & Melissa Cobler – Back Road Soul Puppies. The most recent count was 163 dogs on June 25, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
March 14, 2018USDA 42-A-1592Pre-license inspection #132 dogsNone
August 28, 2018USDA 42-A-1592Routine inspection42 dogsNone
September 10, 2019USDA 42-A-1592Routine inspection62 dogsNone
December 9, 2020USDA 42-A-1592Routine inspection111 dogsNone
February 1, 2022USDA 42-A-1592Routine inspection129 dogsNone
March 8, 2022USDA 42-A-1592Re-license inspection120 dogs1 finding
March 8, 2022USDA 42-A-1592Re-license inspection120 dogsNone
January 5, 2023USDA 42-A-1592Routine inspection145 dogsNone
October 26, 2023USDA 42-A-1592Routine inspection111 dogsNone
August 1, 2024USDA 42-A-1592Routine inspection163 dogsNone
March 11, 2025USDA 42-A-1592Re-license inspection167 dogsNone
June 25, 2025USDA 42-A-1592Routine inspection163 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

March 8, 2022 — Re-license inspection, USDA 42-A-1592

120 dogs recorded (81 adults · 39 puppies).

  • Vet plan missing parasite sample count

    The Program of Veterinary Care is missing the number of dogs to be sampled for intestinal parasites. Testing for intestinal parasites is important to ensure the dogs are receiving adequate veterinary care. Each dealer must follow an appropriate program of veterinary care that is developed, documented in writing and signed by the attending veterinarian and includes a plan for sampling for intestinal parasites. The facility must consult the attending veterinarian and add a plan for the sampling of intestinal parasites, including the number of animals to be sampled, to the Program of Veterinary Care. This is a 1st Re-License Inspection for a Class "A" license.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has DJ & Melissa Cobler – Back Road Soul Puppies been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does DJ & Melissa Cobler – Back Road Soul Puppies keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, June 25, 2025, inspectors counted 163 dogs (100 adults · 63 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does DJ & Melissa Cobler – Back Road Soul Puppies raise?

The records name Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cavapoo, Cockapoo, French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Mini Aussiedoodle, Mini Bernedoodle, Mini Poodle, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Sheepadoodle, Toy Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does DJ & Melissa Cobler – Back Road Soul Puppies hold?

  • USDA licence 42-A-1592 — expires 3/21/2028

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