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Last Updated: Oct 2, 2026

Heath & Serenity Francke – Sand Creek Kennels and Sporting Dogs

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Newport, Nebraska

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Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Newport, NE. 64 dogs at last count. USDA and Nebraska inspectors cited 1 problem across 16 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Aussiedoodle, Bernese Mountain Dog, Dachshund, Goldendoodle

Latest inspectionSeptember 2, 2026

Latest Dog Count6442 adults · 22 puppies

USDA license47-A-0615

Exp. 4/19/2029

Nebraska licenseKN1240

Inspections on file11 USDA · 5 Nebraska

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Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Heath & Serenity Francke – Sand Creek Kennels and Sporting Dogs is linked to 16 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from April 2016 to September 2026.

Across 16 inspections between April 2016 and September 2026, inspectors recorded between 56 dogs and 146 dogs at Heath & Serenity Francke – Sand Creek Kennels and Sporting Dogs. The most recent count was 64 dogs on September 2, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
April 13, 2016	USDA 47-A-0615	Pre-license inspection #1	56 dogs	None
June 22, 2016	USDA 47-A-0615	Routine inspection	57 dogs	None
June 7, 2017	USDA 47-A-0615	Routine inspection	77 dogs	None
June 6, 2018	USDA 47-A-0615	Routine inspection	114 dogs	None
September 4, 2019	USDA 47-A-0615	Routine inspection	90 dogs	None
December 2, 2020	Nebraska KN1240	Routine inspection	82 dogs	None
July 7, 2021	USDA 47-A-0615	Routine inspection	107 dogs	None
December 2, 2021	Nebraska KN1240	Routine inspection	146 dogs	None
April 6, 2023	USDA 47-A-0615	Re-license inspection	128 dogs	1 finding
April 7, 2023	USDA 47-A-0615	Re-license inspection	134 dogs	None
June 6, 2023	Nebraska KN1240	Routine inspection	102 dogs	None
November 9, 2023	USDA 47-A-0615	Routine inspection	128 dogs	None
July 11, 2024	Nebraska KN1240	Routine inspection	99 dogs	None
October 30, 2025	Nebraska KN1240	Routine inspection	64 dogs	None
April 14, 2026	USDA 47-A-0615	Re-license inspection	56 dogs	None
September 2, 2026	USDA 47-A-0615	Routine inspection	64 dogs	None

What inspectors wrote

April 6, 2023 — Re-license inspection, USDA 47-A-0615

128 dogs recorded (69 adults · 59 puppies).

Short-Haired Kennel chewed exterior wood
The Short-Haired Kennel, has excessively chewed wood along the bottom of the outside wall of the building. The dog doors within this outside wall are chewed and scratched too. These chewed and scratched wood surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized, therefore increasing the disease potential eight adult dogs. Also, this indicates the wood surfaces are not be maintained on a regular basis. For the reduction of disease hazards for the dogs, all surfaces must be repaired and replaced and maintained when worn or soiled. This is a (1st) Re-License Inspection for a Class “A” license.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Heath & Serenity Francke – Sand Creek Kennels and Sporting Dogs been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 16 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Heath & Serenity Francke – Sand Creek Kennels and Sporting Dogs keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, September 2, 2026, inspectors counted 64 dogs (42 adults · 22 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Heath & Serenity Francke – Sand Creek Kennels and Sporting Dogs raise?

The records name Aussiedoodle, Bernese Mountain Dog, Dachshund, Goldendoodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Heath & Serenity Francke – Sand Creek Kennels and Sporting Dogs hold?

USDA licence 47-A-0615 — expires 4/19/2029
Nebraska licence KN1240

Related Kennels

Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.

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Milton Lewis – Rock Hill Dog RanchHH	Newport, NE	Nearby · < 1 mi	221 dogs	5 notes
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Clem L Disterhaupt – Sandhills KennelWTF	Stuart, NE	Nearby · 13 mi	76 dogs	13 notes
Megan Ramm – Riverbend Paws	Stuart, NE	Nearby · 13 mi	41 dogs	8 notes
Angie Schaaf – Nebraskaland Pets	Atkinson, NE	Same breed · Bernese Mountain Dog	310 dogs	No notes
Barb Lierman – Heartland Classics	Lyons, NE	Same breed · Goldendoodle	23 dogs	No notes
Chris & Jodi Pate – P8's Place	McCook, NE	Same breed · Goldendoodle	23 dogs	7 notes

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