57 total dogs
No findings
Ervin, Marcus & Anna May Miller — Country Road Kennel
Hillsboro, WI
Critical Violation(s)Horrible Hundred
Breeder Snapshot
Ervin, Marcus & Anna May Miller — Country Road Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. Pawthenticity has 10 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2022. The most recent was March 25, 2026, with 65 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 29 citations, including 1 critical violation. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 65
- USDA Citations
- 29
- USDA License
- 35-A-0500
- USDA License Exp
- 4/18/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Ervin, Marcus & Anna May Miller — Country Road Kennel raises the following breed(s): Shih Tzu.
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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54 total dogs⚠️ Housing
“Exterior areas of the wall under flapper doors on the north side and an area on the south side have areas of rust that show exposed wood.”
⚠️ Sanitation“The areas under the outdoor runs have excessive accumulation of waste material under them.”
⚠️ Sanitation“The larger outdoor enclosure areas that different groups of dogs rotate through have grass grown up (higher than my knees) to the point that it is difficult to observe dogs when they are out in it and cleaning up after the dogs would be…”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“It has been more than 12 months since adult dogs in the kennel got a complete head to tail physical exam by the attending veterinarian.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“The written program of veterinary care indicates heartworm prevention and intestinal parasite prevention, however does not indication a schedule of sampling/testing for adult dogs.”
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89 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“Five dogs were observed to have active health problems pointed out to the licensee during inspection.”
⚠️ Records“Four identification tags were found under enclosures during inspection.”
⚠️ Other“The facility's Contingency Plan was not available for inspection.”
⚠️ Housing“At least 3 flapper doors were damaged and have corners/edges that are a hazard for dogs.”
⚠️ Sanitation · Repeat“Inside the building, areas over the washdowns (where dogs can't contact waste) there were strong odors and accumulations of wet waste material.”
⚠️ Sanitation · Repeat“Multiple dogs were observed to have burrs matted in their hair coats.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat“It has been more than 12 months since adult dogs in the kennel got a complete head to tail physical exam by the attending veterinarian.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“Five dogs were observed to have burrs matted in their hair coats.”
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Focused
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75 total dogs‼️ Enclosures · Critical
“A M Shih-tzu (#41) was noted as disappeared 10-5-23 on the adult record of acquisition.”
🚫 Access⚠️ Veterinary Care“The licensee said a new veterinarian visited in the fall for dog physical exams and they will have a new attending veterinarian (AV), however a written program of veterinary care (PVC) that is approved and signed by the new attending vet…”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“The licensee said that that complete physical exams were completed on each adult dog this fall, possibly in September/October and a record sheet was left by the attending veterinarian, however the record sheet could not be located and wa…”
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58 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“A brown and white female Shit-tzu (#65)'s right eye was hazy and the surface irregular.”
⚠️ Housing“Under the first three flapper doors on the south side of the building there is excessive rust.”
⚠️ Housing“-There is some wire along the east side of the building in the exercise pen that has some points dogs could contact.”
⚠️ Housing“The floor around a new pallet of food stored for the dogs had mouse droppings around it.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat“The facility has been transitioning to having a new Attending Veterinarian (AV) make regular visits, however the facility's written program of veterinary care (PVC) is incomplete and hasn't been developed and signed by the proposed AV.”
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50 total dogs⚠️ Housing
“Two enclosures for weaned puppies have flat solid surfaces with compacted soiled bedding mixed with excreta that aren't getting spot cleaned daily.”
⚠️ Watering“Some watering bowls were empty at time of inspection.”
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49 total dogsNo findings
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37 total dogs⚠️ Records
“Two adult dogs were observed to be missing their identification tags from their collars.”
⚠️ Sanitation“-The larger of the exercise area that adult dogs use has overgrown weeds and grass.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“The licensee has not been keeping a record of de-worming and distemper and parvo vaccinations for adults (rabies records were available).”
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65 total dogs⚠️ Housing
“The unopened food supply was not stored in a manner that protects from contamination and vermin infestation.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat“A record for adult vaccination for parvo and distemper was not available (rabies record was available).”
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
Horrible Hundred
The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ervin, Marcus & Anna May Miller — Country Road Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Ervin, Marcus & Anna May Miller — Country Road Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 35-A-0500. The license expiration date on file is 4/18/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Ervin, Marcus & Anna May Miller — Country Road Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 65 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Ervin, Marcus & Anna May Miller — Country Road Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 29 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Ervin, Marcus & Anna May Miller — Country Road Kennel located?
Ervin, Marcus & Anna May Miller — Country Road Kennel's facility is registered in Hillsboro, WI according to USDA records.
Has Ervin, Marcus & Anna May Miller — Country Road Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Ervin, Marcus & Anna May Miller — Country Road Kennel's current USDA license is 35-A-0500. 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 Ervin, Marcus & Anna May Miller — Country Road Kennel'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.
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.
