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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Geri Higgins – Higgins Kennel is linked to 13 public inspection reports, from March 2014 to January 2026.
Across 13 inspections between March 2014 and January 2026, inspectors recorded between 59 dogs and 108 dogs at Geri Higgins – Higgins Kennel. The most recent count was 106 dogs on January 14, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 20, 2014
USDA 43-A-3870
Routine inspection
72 dogs
None
March 16, 2015
USDA 43-A-3870
Routine inspection
73 dogs
None
February 29, 2016
USDA 43-A-3870
Routine inspection
59 dogs
None
February 2, 2017
USDA 43-A-3870
Routine inspection
70 dogs
None
February 12, 2018
USDA 43-A-3870
Routine inspection
83 dogs
None
March 12, 2019
USDA 43-A-3870
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
February 18, 2020
USDA 43-A-3870
Routine inspection
78 dogs
None
July 22, 2021
USDA 43-A-3870
Routine inspection
73 dogs
None
July 19, 2022
USDA 43-A-3870
Routine inspection
73 dogs
None
August 14, 2023
USDA 43-A-3870
Routine inspection
77 dogs
None
March 12, 2024
USDA 43-A-3870
Re-license inspection
89 dogs
None
September 11, 2024
USDA 43-A-3870
Routine inspection
108 dogs
None
January 14, 2026
USDA 43-A-3870
Routine inspection
106 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Geri Higgins – Higgins Kennel been cited by inspectors?
No. 13 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Geri Higgins – Higgins Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, January 14, 2026, inspectors counted 106 dogs (66 adults · 40 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Geri Higgins – Higgins Kennel raise?
The records name Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Geri Higgins – Higgins Kennel 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.