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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Duane Bontrager – Kalona, IA is linked to 5 public inspection reports, from August 2023 to July 2026.
Across 5 inspections between August 2023 and July 2026, inspectors recorded between 9 dogs and 27 dogs at Duane Bontrager – Kalona, IA. The most recent count was 9 dogs on July 14, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
August 2, 2023
USDA 42-A-1716
Pre-license inspection
27 dogs
None
January 22, 2024
USDA 42-A-1716
Routine inspection
12 dogs
None
November 18, 2024
USDA 42-A-1716
Routine inspection
9 dogs
None
December 8, 2025
USDA 42-A-1716
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
July 14, 2026
USDA 42-A-1716
Re-license inspection
9 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Duane Bontrager – Kalona, IA been cited by inspectors?
No. 5 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Duane Bontrager – Kalona, IA keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, July 14, 2026, inspectors counted 9 dogs (9 adults). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Duane Bontrager – Kalona, IA raise?
The records name Chihuahua. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Duane Bontrager – Kalona, IA 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.