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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Gary Herschberger – Riverview Canines is linked to 13 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from March 2014 to July 2026.
Across 13 inspections between March 2014 and July 2026, inspectors recorded between 18 dogs and 42 dogs at Gary Herschberger – Riverview Canines. The most recent count was 23 dogs on July 7, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 17, 2014
USDA 33-A-0543
Pre-license inspection #1
23 dogs
None
September 4, 2014
USDA 33-A-0543
Routine inspection
20 dogs
1 finding
January 22, 2016
USDA 33-A-0543
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
August 22, 2017
USDA 33-A-0543
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
August 1, 2018
USDA 33-A-0543
Routine inspection
36 dogs
None
July 23, 2019
USDA 33-A-0543
Routine inspection
41 dogs
None
March 24, 2021
USDA 33-A-0543
Routine inspection
24 dogs
None
November 23, 2021
USDA 33-A-0543
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
March 23, 2022
USDA 33-A-0543
Re-license inspection
42 dogs
None
April 4, 2024
USDA 33-A-0543
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
March 5, 2025
USDA 33-A-0543
Routine inspection
18 dogs
None
March 5, 2025
USDA 33-A-0543
Re-license inspection
18 dogs
None
July 7, 2026
USDA 33-A-0543
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
September 4, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 33-A-0543
20 dogs recorded (15 adults · 5 puppies).
German Shepherd litter no identification
A litter of 5 German Shepherd puppies, less than 16 weeks of age, did not have any identification. Weaned litters of puppies bred at the facility need to be properly identified (by a cage card when maintained as a litter, an official tag, a distinctive and legible tattoo, or an acceptable plastic-type collar). Proper identification is essential when needing to track an animal throughout its life. Correct by: September 10, 2014
Has Gary Herschberger – Riverview Canines been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 13 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Gary Herschberger – Riverview Canines keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, July 7, 2026, inspectors counted 23 dogs (13 adults · 10 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Gary Herschberger – Riverview Canines raise?
The records name Alaskan Klee Kai, Bernedoodle, Bernese Mountain Dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Gary Herschberger – Riverview Canines 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.