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German Shepherd breeder in Farmington, IA. 123 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited 2 problems across 13 reports. Every report is free to read.
Farmington, Iowa
German Shepherd breeder in Farmington, IA. 123 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited 2 problems across 13 reports. Every report is free to read.
Dustin & Jill Westercamp – Farmington, IA is linked to 13 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from August 2014 to September 2025.
Across 12 inspections between August 2014 and September 2025, inspectors recorded between 69 dogs and 123 dogs at Dustin & Jill Westercamp – Farmington, IA. The most recent count was 123 dogs on September 8, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2014 | USDA 42-A-1396 | Routine inspection | 95 dogs | None |
| September 24, 2015 | USDA 42-A-1396 | Routine inspection | 103 dogs | None |
| September 8, 2016 | USDA 42-A-1396 | Routine inspection | 97 dogs | None |
| September 5, 2017 | USDA 42-A-1396 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| December 5, 2017 | USDA 42-A-1396 | Routine inspection | 80 dogs | None |
| February 28, 2019 | USDA 42-A-1396 | Routine inspection | 98 dogs | None |
| February 19, 2020 | USDA 42-A-1396 | Routine inspection | 112 dogs | 2 findings |
| March 8, 2022 | USDA 42-A-1396 | Routine inspection | 69 dogs | None |
| October 24, 2022 | USDA 42-A-1396 | Re-license inspection | 108 dogs | None |
| January 9, 2023 | USDA 42-A-1396 | Routine inspection | 97 dogs | None |
| May 16, 2024 | USDA 42-A-1396 | Routine inspection | 107 dogs | None |
| March 18, 2025 | USDA 42-A-1396 | Routine inspection | 92 dogs | None |
| September 8, 2025 | USDA 42-A-1396 | Re-license inspection | 123 dogs | None |
112 dogs recorded (90 adults · 22 puppies).
USDA APHIS 7005 form ( Record of Dogs on Hand ) has incomplete information on 45 dogs housed at the premise. No official identification was listed on these dogs at time of inspection. Complete and accurate records are needed to ensure each animal’s identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate the ability to trace dogs. The licensee must maintain records which fully disclose all information concerning each dog in their possession. Correct by 3/19/20.
An estimated 15 cattle panels are being used as divider fencing in 5 outdoor enclosures housing. The six by six openings in the divider fencing could allow contact with dogs in the adjacent enclosure. The cattle panels do allow the dog’s to stick their heads through openings in the panels. Ten dogs are in contact with the affected fencing located in outdoor housing. If any dog get its head caught in the cattle panel it can be stressful causing discomfort or injury to the dog. In addition, the dog may not be able to defend itself from a potential attack from another dog in an adjacent enclosure. Correct by 3/4/20.
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 13 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, September 8, 2025, inspectors counted 123 dogs (74 adults · 49 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name German Shepherd. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.
| Kennel | Location | Why related | Dogs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wuanita Swedlund | Farmington, IA | Nearby · 2 mi | 27 dogs | 71 notes |
| Kurt L Moeller | Farmington, IA | Nearby · 3 mi | 124 dogs | No notes |
| Dustan Wellman | Donnellson, IA | Nearby · 9 mi | 65 dogs | 1 note |
| Bryan Bredemeyer | Bonaparte, IA | Nearby · 10 mi | 69 dogs | No notes |
| Big Star Kennel | West Point, IA | Same breed · German Shepherd | 422 dogs | 1 note |
| Bryant Alexander – Ragnarok Shepherds | Knoxville, IA | Same breed · German Shepherd | 6 dogs | 3 notes |
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