Breeder Database / Wisconsin
Updated May 7, 2025

Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI

Thorp, Wisconsin

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI is linked to 12 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Doodle, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Poodle, Shiba Inu
Latest inspectionMay 7, 2025
Latest Dog Count196105 adults · 91 puppies
USDA license35-A-0369
Exp. 4/14/2028
Wisconsin license
Inspections on file12 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 5 inspector findings, from April 2015 to May 2025.

Across 12 inspections between April 2015 and May 2025, inspectors recorded between 0 dogs and 196 dogs at Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI. The most recent count was 196 dogs on May 7, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
April 8, 2015USDA 35-A-0369Pre-license inspection #272 dogsNone
November 9, 2015USDA 35-A-0369Routine inspection104 dogs4 findings
January 13, 2016USDA 35-A-0369Focused inspection99 dogsNone
January 11, 2017USDA 35-A-0369Routine inspection116 dogsNone
December 12, 2017USDA 35-A-0369Routine inspection152 dogsNone
March 12, 2019USDA 35-A-0369Routine inspection160 dogsNone
March 4, 2020USDA 35-A-0369Routine inspection129 dogsNone
January 10, 2022USDA 35-A-0369Focused inspection0 dogsNone
March 1, 2022USDA 35-A-0369Re-license inspection132 dogsNone
May 21, 2024USDA 35-A-0369Routine inspection159 dogsNone
April 8, 2025USDA 35-A-0369Re-license inspection183 dogsNone
May 7, 2025USDA 35-A-0369Routine inspection196 dogs1 finding

What inspectors wrote

November 9, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 35-A-0369

104 dogs recorded (62 adults · 42 puppies).

  • Shiba Inu limping, swollen leg

    A Shiba Inu (microchip #018-619-858) was noted to be limping on its left front leg during inspection. The leg was noticeably swollen. On the inner upper part of the dog's arm, there was a small amount of hair loss with what appeared to be a scab or dried up blood. The licensee had not noticed the dog was limping prior to inspection.

  • Poodle scab with hair loss

    Another dog, a Poodle (microchip #018-637-584), had a scab with hair loss on its left side.

  • Two Shiba Inus growling, snapping

    During the inspection two Shiba Inu's were growling at each other, showing teeth at one another, barking in each other's faces, and snapping their jaws at each other. The dogs' microchip ID numbers were 018-619-858 and 018-772-587.

  • Female Poodle died in fight

    Also, while reviewing paperwork from the inspection, it was noted that a Female Poodle (microchip ID #004-513-793) had died in a fight. The dog was born on 6-9-15. The date of death was not noted, but the licensee stated the dog was approximately four months of age when she died.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

May 7, 2025 — Routine inspection, USDA 35-A-0369

196 dogs recorded (105 adults · 91 puppies).

  • Goldendoodle puppy enclosure too small

    Five golden doodle puppies were in an enclosure that measured 44.5'' X 40.5" for a total of 1,802.25 square inches of space. The puppies measured 16'', 17.5'', 18'', 19'', and 19.5'' respectively. The five puppies together required 2,887.5 square inches of space. Their enclosure was short by 1,802.25 square inches of space. Cage space requirements ensure that the dogs have enough room to move about freely within their enclosures. It minimizes the dogs from stepping or sitting in their feces or urine and also minimizes the spread of disease. The licensee must ensure that all enclosures containing dogs and puppies have enough floor space to meet the minimum floor space requirements for the number of and the size of the dogs in that enclosure. Correct starting on 5/7/25.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 5 problems across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, May 7, 2025, inspectors counted 196 dogs (105 adults · 91 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI raise?

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

What licences does Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI hold?

  • USDA licence 35-A-0369 — expires 4/14/2028

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