38 total dogs
No findings
Ephraim Zook
Fort Plain, NY
Breeder Snapshot
Ephraim Zook is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Fort Plain, New York. Pawthenticity has 11 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2017. The most recent was May 29, 2025, with 79 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 6 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 79
- USDA Citations
- 6
- USDA License
- 21-B-0195
- USDA License Exp
- 6/9/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Ephraim Zook raises the following breed(s): French Bulldog, German Shepherd.
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.
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38 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“A labeled bottle of medication was observed in the medicine cabinet in the breeder building at the time of inspection.”
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100 total dogsNo findings
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59 total dogs⚠️ Enclosures
“1. A hole was observed in the wooden floor in an enclosure housing 2 dogs.”
⚠️ Sanitation“Some food bowls were observed with an accumulation of debris.”
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68 total dogsNo findings
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56 total dogsNo findings
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63 total dogsNo findings
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61 total dogsNo findings
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91 total dogs⚠️ Records
“Several adult French Bulldogs and their puppies, as well as several enclosures of weaned puppies did not have proper methods of identification.”
⚠️ Records“At the time of inspection, documentation was reviewed for two recently acquired German Shepherd dogs, however the Record of Acquisition of Dogs and Cats on Hand (APHIS Form 7005) had not been updated.”
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May 202579 total dogsNo findings
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79 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“One bottle of Metronidazole with an expiration date of 31Aug2023 and a bottle of Ponazuril with an expiration date of 10/21/24 were identified during the inspection.”
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ephraim Zook a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Ephraim Zook is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 21-B-0195. The license expiration date on file is 6/9/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Ephraim Zook have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 79 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Ephraim Zook have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 6 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Ephraim Zook located?
Ephraim Zook's facility is registered in Fort Plain, NY according to USDA records.
Has Ephraim Zook held more than one USDA license?
Ephraim Zook's current USDA license is 21-B-0195. 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 Ephraim Zook'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.
Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
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.
