34 total dogs
No findings
Gary & Elaine Vande Weerd — Vande Weerd Kennels
Sioux Center, IA
Breeder Snapshot
Gary & Elaine Vande Weerd — Vande Weerd Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Sioux Center, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 12 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was June 26, 2025, with 3 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 1 citation. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 3
- USDA Citations
- 1
- USDA License
- 42-A-1394
- USDA License Exp
- 11/30/2027
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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28 total dogsNo findings
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🚫 Access
“A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 4:05 pm on 26-Jan-17.”
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36 total dogsNo findings
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45 total dogsNo findings
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61 total dogsNo findings
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53 total dogsNo findings
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44 total dogsNo findings
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44 total dogsNo findings
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34 total dogsNo findings
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16 total dogsNo findings
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3 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gary & Elaine Vande Weerd — Vande Weerd Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Gary & Elaine Vande Weerd — Vande Weerd Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1394. The license expiration date on file is 11/30/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Gary & Elaine Vande Weerd — Vande Weerd Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 3 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Gary & Elaine Vande Weerd — Vande Weerd Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 1 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Gary & Elaine Vande Weerd — Vande Weerd Kennels located?
Gary & Elaine Vande Weerd — Vande Weerd Kennels's facility is registered in Sioux Center, IA according to USDA records.
Has Gary & Elaine Vande Weerd — Vande Weerd Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Gary & Elaine Vande Weerd — Vande Weerd Kennels's current USDA license is 42-A-1394. 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 Gary & Elaine Vande Weerd — Vande Weerd Kennels'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.
