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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Ernest Bontrager – Paw Print Companions is linked to 8 public inspection reports, from December 2019 to June 2026.
Across 8 inspections between December 2019 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 28 dogs and 69 dogs at Ernest Bontrager – Paw Print Companions. The most recent count was 28 dogs on June 8, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
December 31, 2019
USDA 32-A-0817
Pre-license inspection #1
34 dogs
None
April 13, 2021
USDA 32-A-0862
Pre-license inspection
42 dogs
None
July 6, 2021
USDA 32-A-0862
Routine inspection
69 dogs
None
March 24, 2022
USDA 32-A-0862
Routine inspection
52 dogs
None
March 8, 2024
USDA 32-A-0862
Routine inspection
42 dogs
None
March 25, 2024
USDA 32-A-0862
Re-license inspection
61 dogs
None
September 16, 2024
USDA 32-A-0862
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
June 8, 2026
USDA 32-A-0862
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Ernest Bontrager – Paw Print Companions been cited by inspectors?
No. 8 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Ernest Bontrager – Paw Print Companions keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 8, 2026, inspectors counted 28 dogs (20 adults · 8 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Ernest Bontrager – Paw Print Companions raise?
The records name French Bulldog, Mini Goldendoodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Ernest Bontrager – Paw Print Companions hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.