Breeder Database / South Dakota

Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Fonda Maassen – Maasen Kennels

Canton, South Dakota

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Canton, SD. 40 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited no problems across 19 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Golden Retriever, Shiba Inu

Latest inspectionAugust 6, 2026

Latest Dog Count4028 adults · 12 puppies

USDA license46-A-0418

Exp. 4/7/2027

South Dakota license

Inspections on file19 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Fonda Maassen – Maasen Kennels is linked to 19 public inspection reports, from April 2015 to August 2026.

Across 19 inspections between April 2015 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 39 dogs and 70 dogs at Fonda Maassen – Maasen Kennels. The most recent count was 40 dogs on August 6, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
April 1, 2015	USDA 46-A-0418	Pre-license inspection #2	53 dogs	None
September 28, 2015	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	59 dogs	None
December 6, 2016	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	66 dogs	None
November 1, 2017	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	61 dogs	None
August 14, 2018	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	48 dogs	None
July 31, 2019	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	63 dogs	None
December 3, 2020	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	70 dogs	None
June 24, 2021	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	49 dogs	None
March 7, 2022	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	62 dogs	None
September 9, 2022	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	64 dogs	None
March 2, 2023	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	61 dogs	None
October 10, 2023	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	63 dogs	None
February 1, 2024	USDA 46-A-0418	Re-license inspection	56 dogs	None
April 24, 2024	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	46 dogs	None
October 8, 2024	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	60 dogs	None
March 6, 2025	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	41 dogs	None
August 19, 2025	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	39 dogs	None
February 23, 2026	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	40 dogs	None
August 6, 2026	USDA 46-A-0418	Routine inspection	40 dogs	None

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Fonda Maassen – Maasen Kennels been cited by inspectors?

No. 19 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.

How many dogs does Fonda Maassen – Maasen Kennels keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, August 6, 2026, inspectors counted 40 dogs (28 adults · 12 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Fonda Maassen – Maasen Kennels raise?

The records name Golden Retriever, Shiba Inu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Fonda Maassen – Maasen Kennels hold?

USDA licence 46-A-0418 — expires 4/7/2027

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Keith Jensen	Freeman, SD	Nearby · 44 mi	11 dogs	8 notes
Wendy Skogen – Pure Country Kennels	Keystone, SD	Same breed · Golden Retriever	25 dogs	No notes

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