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Dachshund breeder in Ronks, PA. 11 dogs at last count. Pennsylvania inspectors cited 3 problems across 12 reports. Every report is free to read.
Gideon S Swarey – Wildflower Homestead
Ronks, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania state records
Breed(s)
Dachshund
Exp. 12/31/2026
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Gideon S Swarey – Wildflower Homestead is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from February 2021 to July 2026.
Across 12 inspections between February 2021 and July 2026, inspectors recorded between 11 dogs and 49 dogs at Gideon S Swarey – Wildflower Homestead. The most recent count was 11 dogs on July 8, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2021 | Pennsylvania 17679 | Routine inspection | 42 dogs | None |
| September 23, 2021 | Pennsylvania 17679 | Routine inspection | 40 dogs | None |
| April 13, 2022 | Pennsylvania 17679 | Routine inspection | 34 dogs | None |
| October 7, 2022 | Pennsylvania 17679 | Routine inspection | 49 dogs | None |
| June 1, 2023 | Pennsylvania 17679 | Routine inspection | 36 dogs | None |
| November 8, 2023 | Pennsylvania 17679 | Routine inspection | 45 dogs | None |
| June 5, 2024 | Pennsylvania 17679 | Routine inspection | 24 dogs | None |
| October 30, 2024 | Pennsylvania 17679 | Routine inspection | 29 dogs | 2 findings |
| January 14, 2025 | Pennsylvania 17679 | Routine inspection | 27 dogs | None |
| July 24, 2025 | Pennsylvania 17679 | Routine inspection | 16 dogs | None |
| March 17, 2026 | Pennsylvania 17679 | Routine inspection | 14 dogs | 1 finding |
| July 8, 2026 | Pennsylvania 17679 | Routine inspection | 11 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
October 30, 2024 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17679
29 dogs recorded (22 adults · 7 puppies).
- Feces and debris under runs
Warden viewed an accumulation of excreta and debris underneath the outdoor kennel runs.
- Adult dog list not updated
Warden viewed incomplete kennel records, specifically the record of adult dogs listed in the kennel had not been updated to reflect puppies raised for breeding.
March 17, 2026 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17679
14 dogs recorded (11 adults · 3 puppies).
- Two Dachshunds imported without CVIs
Warden viewed two Dachshund breed dogs that were imported into the kennel from out of state without first obtaining valid certificates of veterinary inspection.
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Gideon S Swarey – Wildflower Homestead been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Gideon S Swarey – Wildflower Homestead keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, July 8, 2026, inspectors counted 11 dogs (11 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Gideon S Swarey – Wildflower Homestead raise?
The records name Dachshund. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Gideon S Swarey – Wildflower Homestead hold?
- Pennsylvania licence 17679 — expires 12/31/2026
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