Breeder Database / Indiana
Updated August 6, 2026

Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets

Shipshewana, Indiana

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets is linked to 6 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

English Bulldog
Latest inspectionAugust 6, 2026
Latest Dog Count3015 adults · 15 puppies
USDA license32-A-0842
Exp. 10/2/2027
Indiana license
Inspections on file6 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets is linked to 6 public inspection reports, from July 2021 to August 2026.

Across 6 inspections between July 2021 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 20 dogs and 67 dogs at Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets. The most recent count was 30 dogs on August 6, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
July 29, 2021USDA 32-A-0842Re-license inspection32 dogsNone
March 8, 2022USDA 32-A-0842Routine inspection20 dogsNone
November 2, 2023USDA 32-A-0842Routine inspection67 dogsNone
August 6, 2024USDA 32-A-0842Re-license inspection54 dogsNone
August 13, 2024USDA 32-A-0842Routine inspection54 dogsNone
August 6, 2026USDA 32-A-0842Routine inspection30 dogsNone

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets been cited by inspectors?

No. 6 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.

How many dogs does Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, August 6, 2026, inspectors counted 30 dogs (15 adults · 15 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets raise?

The records name English Bulldog. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets hold?

  • USDA licence 32-A-0842 — expires 10/2/2027

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