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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Ernest Yoder – Prestige Pets is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from August 2014 to June 2025.
Across 12 inspections between August 2014 and June 2025, inspectors recorded between 22 dogs and 309 dogs at Ernest Yoder – Prestige Pets. The most recent count was 309 dogs on June 20, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
August 18, 2014
USDA 32-A-0476
Pre-license inspection #1
22 dogs
None
February 10, 2015
USDA 32-A-0476
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
June 15, 2016
USDA 32-A-0476
Routine inspection
51 dogs
None
November 21, 2017
USDA 32-A-0476
Routine inspection
64 dogs
None
November 8, 2018
USDA 32-A-0476
Routine inspection
98 dogs
None
September 18, 2019
USDA 32-A-0476
Routine inspection
159 dogs
None
September 8, 2021
USDA 32-A-0476
Routine inspection
176 dogs
None
July 19, 2022
USDA 32-A-0476
Re-license inspection
190 dogs
None
October 12, 2023
USDA 32-A-0476
Routine inspection
224 dogs
2 findings
July 9, 2024
USDA 32-A-0476
Routine inspection
280 dogs
None
April 7, 2025
USDA 32-A-0476
Routine inspection
240 dogs
None
June 20, 2025
USDA 32-A-0476
Re-license inspection
309 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
October 12, 2023 — Routine inspection, USDA 32-A-0476
224 dogs recorded (108 adults · 116 puppies).
Hole under outdoor fencing
In the small eastern most kennel building there is a spot that has been dug out between the first and second outdoor run on the south side that allows that dogs from the two enclosures to move back of forth under the fencing. Crawling under the fencing could cause the dogs injury and the is an increased risk of escape or incompatible dogs coming into contact. Primary enclosures must contain dogs securely. Correction Date: October 19th 2023
Mouse and rodent droppings by enclosure
In the eastern most building that was a buildup of rodent droppings in the building between the enclosures. There a was mouse in a trap. The rodent droppings and mouse were directly next to a primary enclosure. Exposure to rodents and rodent droppings is a risk for spread of disease and can cause illness to animals. An effective program to control pest and reduce contamination by the pests in animal areas must be established. Correction Date: October 19th 2023
Has Ernest Yoder – Prestige Pets been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Ernest Yoder – Prestige Pets keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 20, 2025, inspectors counted 309 dogs (147 adults · 162 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Ernest Yoder – Prestige Pets raise?
The records name Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cavapoo, French Bulldog, Havanese, Havapoo, Shih Tzu, Shihpoo. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Ernest Yoder – Prestige Pets 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.