Duane Ray Bontrager

Rome City, IN

Breeder Snapshot

Duane Ray Bontrager is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Rome City, Indiana. Pawthenticity has 5 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2021. The most recent was March 25, 2025, with 35 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors documented no citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
35
USDA Citations
0
USDA License
32-A-0870
USDA License Exp
6/21/2027

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Duane Ray Bontrager raises the following breed(s): Yorkie.

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.

Duane Ray Bontrager — USDA License 32-A-0870
Other USDA licenses at this address
USDA License 32-A-0607 (Ezra Whetstone) is listed at the same address. This licensee's inspection reports are shown below for transparency.

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

Records last reviewed May 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duane Ray Bontrager a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Duane Ray Bontrager is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 32-A-0870. The license expiration date on file is 6/21/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Duane Ray Bontrager have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 35 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Duane Ray Bontrager have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 0 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Duane Ray Bontrager located?
Duane Ray Bontrager's facility is registered in Rome City, IN according to USDA records.
Has Duane Ray Bontrager held more than one USDA license?
Duane Ray Bontrager's current USDA license is 32-A-0870. 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 Duane Ray Bontrager'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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