Ernest Yoder — Prestige Pets

Topeka, IN

Breeder Snapshot

Ernest Yoder — Prestige Pets is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Topeka, Indiana. Pawthenticity has 12 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was June 20, 2025, with 309 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 2 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
309
USDA Citations
2
USDA License
32-A-0476
USDA License Exp
9/9/2028

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Ernest Yoder — Prestige Pets raises the following breed(s): Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cavapoo, French Bulldog, Havanese, Havapoo, Shih Tzu, Shihpoo.

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.

  1. 224 total dogs
    ⚠️ Enclosures
    “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.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “In the eastern most building that was a buildup of rodent droppings in the building between the enclosures.”

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 Ernest Yoder — Prestige Pets a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Ernest Yoder — Prestige Pets is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 32-A-0476. The license expiration date on file is 9/9/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Ernest Yoder — Prestige Pets have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 309 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Ernest Yoder — Prestige Pets have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 2 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Ernest Yoder — Prestige Pets located?
Ernest Yoder — Prestige Pets's facility is registered in Topeka, IN according to USDA records.
Has Ernest Yoder — Prestige Pets held more than one USDA license?
Ernest Yoder — Prestige Pets's current USDA license is 32-A-0476. 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 Ernest Yoder — Prestige Pets'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.

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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.

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