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
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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
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 14, 2018
USDA 42-A-1592
Pre-license inspection #1
32 dogs
None
August 28, 2018
USDA 42-A-1592
Routine inspection
42 dogs
None
September 10, 2019
USDA 42-A-1592
Routine inspection
62 dogs
None
December 9, 2020
USDA 42-A-1592
Routine inspection
111 dogs
None
February 1, 2022
USDA 42-A-1592
Routine inspection
129 dogs
None
March 8, 2022
USDA 42-A-1592
Re-license inspection
120 dogs
1 finding
March 8, 2022
USDA 42-A-1592
Re-license inspection
120 dogs
None
January 5, 2023
USDA 42-A-1592
Routine inspection
145 dogs
None
October 26, 2023
USDA 42-A-1592
Routine inspection
111 dogs
None
August 1, 2024
USDA 42-A-1592
Routine inspection
163 dogs
None
March 11, 2025
USDA 42-A-1592
Re-license inspection
167 dogs
None
June 25, 2025
USDA 42-A-1592
Routine inspection
163 dogs
None
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.
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?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.