Breeder Database / New York

Last Updated: Oct 2, 2026

Elam E & Betty Hertzler – Peaceful Acres

Lodi, New York

USDA licensedNew York state records

Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Lodi, NY. 99 dogs at last count. USDA and New York inspectors cited 2 problems across 18 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cavapoo, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, Mini Dachshund, Mini Poodle, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Poodle, Yorkie

Latest inspectionMarch 9, 2026

Latest Dog Count9959 adults · 40 puppies

USDA license21-A-0193

Cancelled 5/12/2026

New York license1168

Exp. 2/24/2026

Inspections on file11 USDA · 7 New York

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Elam E & Betty Hertzler – Peaceful Acres is linked to 18 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from May 2018 to March 2026.

Across 15 inspections between May 2018 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 34 dogs and 135 dogs at Elam E & Betty Hertzler – Peaceful Acres. The most recent count was 99 dogs on March 9, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
May 14, 2018	USDA 21-A-0193	Pre-license inspection #1	34 dogs	None
February 11, 2019	USDA 21-A-0193	Routine inspection	37 dogs	None
December 12, 2019	USDA 21-A-0193	Attempted inspection	No access	None
March 13, 2020	USDA 21-A-0193	Routine inspection	44 dogs	None
September 22, 2020	USDA 21-A-0193	Routine inspection	48 dogs	None
February 4, 2021	New York 1168	Routine inspection	56 dogs	None
February 23, 2022	New York 1168	Routine inspection	84 dogs	None
May 12, 2022	USDA 21-A-0193	Routine inspection	76 dogs	None
March 13, 2023	New York 1168	Routine inspection	106 dogs	None
August 17, 2023	USDA 21-A-0193	Attempted inspection	No access	None
September 15, 2023	USDA 21-A-0193	Routine inspection	135 dogs	None
March 19, 2024	USDA 21-A-0193	Re-license inspection	101 dogs	None
March 22, 2024	New York 1168	Routine inspection	99 dogs	2 findings
April 25, 2024	New York 1168	Routine inspection	122 dogs	None
November 7, 2024	USDA 21-A-0193	Attempted inspection	No access	None
January 27, 2025	USDA 21-A-0193	Routine inspection	108 dogs	None
May 5, 2025	New York 1168	Routine inspection	94 dogs	None
March 9, 2026	New York 1168	Routine inspection	99 dogs	None

What inspectors wrote

March 22, 2024 — Routine inspection, New York 1168

99 dogs recorded (72 adults · 27 puppies).

Corgi and Dachshund rabies certificate missing (Critical)
No rabies certificate available for male corgi "Buster Lee" DOB 6/4/21 and female Dachshund "Lucy" DOB 8/28/22.
Health exam or CVI records lacking (Critical)
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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Elam E & Betty Hertzler – Peaceful Acres been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 18 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Elam E & Betty Hertzler – Peaceful Acres keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, March 9, 2026, inspectors counted 99 dogs (59 adults · 40 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Elam E & Betty Hertzler – Peaceful Acres raise?

The records name Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cavapoo, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, Mini Dachshund, Mini Poodle, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Poodle, Yorkie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Elam E & Betty Hertzler – Peaceful Acres hold?

USDA licence 21-A-0193 — Cancelled 5/12/2026
New York licence 1168 — expires 2/24/2026

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