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Dog breeder in Christiana, PA. 53 dogs at last count. USDA and Pennsylvania inspectors cited 1 problem across 18 reports. Every report is free to read.
Christiana, Pennsylvania
Dog breeder in Christiana, PA. 53 dogs at last count. USDA and Pennsylvania inspectors cited 1 problem across 18 reports. Every report is free to read.
Gideon B Esh – Creek Valley Kennel is linked to 18 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from August 2021 to March 2026.
Across 18 inspections between August 2021 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 14 dogs and 53 dogs at Gideon B Esh – Creek Valley Kennel. The most recent count was 53 dogs on March 5, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2021 | Pennsylvania 17836 | Routine inspection | 14 dogs | None |
| September 21, 2021 | Pennsylvania 17836 | Routine inspection | 15 dogs | None |
| May 12, 2022 | Pennsylvania 17836 | Routine inspection | 27 dogs | None |
| July 11, 2022 | USDA 23-A-0770 | Pre-license inspection | 21 dogs | None |
| October 3, 2022 | USDA 23-A-0770 | Routine inspection | 28 dogs | None |
| October 4, 2022 | Pennsylvania 17836 | Routine inspection | 28 dogs | None |
| March 2, 2023 | Pennsylvania 17836 | Routine inspection | 31 dogs | None |
| May 9, 2023 | USDA 23-A-0770 | Routine inspection | 39 dogs | None |
| July 20, 2023 | Pennsylvania 17836 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | None |
| February 9, 2024 | Pennsylvania 17836 | Routine inspection | 26 dogs | None |
| February 12, 2024 | USDA 23-A-0770 | Routine inspection | 26 dogs | 1 finding |
| July 16, 2024 | Pennsylvania 17836 | Routine inspection | 53 dogs | None |
| September 26, 2024 | USDA 23-A-0770 | Routine inspection | 29 dogs | None |
| January 8, 2025 | Pennsylvania 17836 | Routine inspection | 53 dogs | None |
| April 28, 2025 | USDA 23-A-0770 | Routine inspection | 30 dogs | None |
| June 20, 2025 | USDA 23-A-0770 | Re-license inspection | 29 dogs | None |
| July 29, 2025 | Pennsylvania 17836 | Routine inspection | 35 dogs | None |
| March 5, 2026 | Pennsylvania 17836 | Routine inspection | 53 dogs | None |
26 dogs recorded (16 adults · 10 puppies).
There were no records indicating the date(s) the canine parvovirus and distemper vaccines were last administered to the adult dogs. Failure to maintain names and dates of all vaccines and treatments administered makes it difficult to evaluate when these vaccines were last given. Licensee must ensure that records are maintained for all vaccines and treatments administered and the dates of administration. Correct by February 17, 2024.
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 18 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, March 5, 2026, inspectors counted 53 dogs (28 adults · 25 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name Mini Bernedoodle, Mini Goldendoodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.
| Kennel | Location | Why related | Dogs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benuel Stoltzfus – Eagle Crest Canines | Christiana, PA | Nearby · < 1 mi | 10 dogs | No notes |
| John S Stoltzfus – Stoltzfus Standard Poodles | Christiana, PA | Nearby · 1 mi | 13 dogs | No notes |
| Linda Blank – Vom Christiana Haus | Christiana, PA | Nearby · 1 mi | 13 dogs | No notes |
| Levi M Stoltzfus | Christiana, PA | Nearby · 1 mi | 22 dogs | 1 note |
| Elmer Smucker – Mahantongo Farms | Dornsife, PA | Same breed · Mini Bernedoodle | 187 dogs | 9 notes |
| John E Zook – Whistle Hill Puppies | Denver, PA | Same breed · Mini Bernedoodle | 73 dogs | 6 notes |
| John B Smucker – Laurel Run Puppies | East Earl, PA | Same breed · Mini Goldendoodle | 102 dogs | 5 notes |
| Raymond Z Lapp – Stonington Farms | Sunbury, PA | Same breed · Mini Goldendoodle | 81 dogs | No notes |
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