Breeder Database / Ohio
Updated July 31, 2025

Ervin S Raber – Long Lane Kennel

Millersburg, Ohio

USDA licensedOhio state records

Breeder snapshot

Ervin S Raber – Long Lane Kennel is linked to 9 public inspection reports from USDA and Ohio.

Breed(s)

Maltese, Shih Tzu, Yorkie
Latest inspectionJuly 31, 2025
Latest Dog Count16480 adults · 84 puppies
USDA license31-A-0157
Cancelled 1/31/2020
Ohio licenseCB000RYB
Exp. 12/31/2026
Inspections on file8 USDA · 1 Ohio

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Ervin S Raber – Long Lane Kennel is linked to 9 public inspection reports, carrying 6 inspector findings, from July 2014 to July 2025.

Across 7 inspections between October 2014 and July 2025, inspectors recorded between 48 dogs and 164 dogs at Ervin S Raber – Long Lane Kennel. The most recent count was 164 dogs on July 31, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
July 31, 2014USDA 31-A-0157Attempted inspectionNot recorded1 finding
October 28, 2014USDA 31-A-0157Routine inspection48 dogs2 findings
November 18, 2015USDA 31-A-0157Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
December 16, 2015USDA 31-A-0157Routine inspection65 dogs3 findings
April 5, 2016USDA 31-A-0157Routine inspection62 dogsNone
September 22, 2016USDA 31-A-0157Routine inspection81 dogsNone
February 28, 2018USDA 31-A-0157Routine inspection80 dogsNone
June 5, 2019USDA 31-A-0157Routine inspection109 dogsNone
July 31, 2025Ohio CB000RYBRoutine inspection164 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

July 31, 2014 — Attempted inspection, USDA 31-A-0157

  • Facility unavailable for inspection

    On July 31, 2014 at approximately 1245 this facility was not able to be inspected for compliance with the Animal Welfare Act regulations and standards to ensure the welfare of the animals. A responsible adult must be made available to accompany the inspector on an animal welfare inspection. Correct for all future unannonced inspections.

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October 28, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-A-0157

48 dogs recorded (29 adults · 19 puppies).

  • Male Yorkie with loose front teeth

    Male Yorkie #108 has signs consistent with advanced dental disease. The gums of all front incisors and canine teeth are receded and several front teeth are loose.

  • Male Maltese with reddened back lesion

    **An approximately one year old Maltese male (no ID) was found with a skin problem. There is an area if skin that is reddened (approx. 2 inches in diameter) and a scab (approx. 0.5 inches in diameter) near midline of the back just below the shoulder blades. The hair in that area is also discolored to an orange tint. The licensee had this dog examined on 5-13-14 and the veterinarian dispensed shampoo for use.

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December 16, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-A-0157

65 dogs recorded (41 adults · 24 puppies).

  • Female Shih Tzu neck lesions (Repeat)

    A Female Shih Tzu (#148) had lesions under her neck. The underside of this dog's neck had an area approximately 3 inches long and 1.5 inches wide that had an area of reddened skin, lesions and scabs. After this dog was pointed out and caught, the facility representative said they had treated this dog for neck problems, but was not under any current treatment and didn't have any documentation of prior treatment.

  • Unlabeled medication transfer bottles (Repeat)

    The facility as had four transfer bottles that were not properly labeled. The facility was using old medicine bottles for transfer bottles, with no product name or expiration date of what was in the bottles. Some of the other bottles did had a product name wrote on the bottle but no expiration date. These medications were stored with other medications that were currently being used, and therefore ready to use.

  • Yorkie and male Maltese care addressed (Repeat)

    The veterinary care for Yorkie ( 108) and male Maltese ( no ID ) from the 10/28/2014 report have been addressed.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

Photographs from the inspections

2 photographs taken by inspectors at Ervin S Raber – Long Lane Kennel and attached to their reports.

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Ervin S Raber – Long Lane Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 6 problems across 9 visits, 3 of them repeats of earlier ones. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Ervin S Raber – Long Lane Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, July 31, 2025, inspectors counted 164 dogs (80 adults · 84 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Ervin S Raber – Long Lane Kennel raise?

The records name Maltese, Shih Tzu, Yorkie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Ervin S Raber – Long Lane Kennel hold?

  • Ohio licence CB000RYB — expires 12/31/2026
  • USDA licence 31-A-0157 — Cancelled 1/31/2020

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