56 total dogs
No findings
Heath & Serenity Francke — Sand Creek Kennels & Sporting Dogs
Newport, NE
Horrible Hundred
Breeder Snapshot
Heath & Serenity Francke — Sand Creek Kennels & Sporting Dogs is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Newport, Nebraska. Pawthenticity has 10 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2016. The most recent was April 14, 2026, with 56 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 1 citation. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 56
- USDA Citations
- 1
- USDA License
- 47-A-0615
- USDA License Exp
- 4/19/2029
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Heath & Serenity Francke — Sand Creek Kennels & Sporting Dogs raises the following breed(s): Aussiedoodle, Bernese Mountain Dog, Dachshund, Goldendoodle.
Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, pet store records, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVIs). While we strive for accuracy, this information may not be accurate, current, or complete.
USDA Inspections
USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.
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57 total dogsNo findings
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77 total dogsNo findings
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114 total dogsNo findings
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90 total dogsNo findings
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107 total dogsNo findings
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128 total dogs⚠️ Housing
“The Short-Haired Kennel, has excessively chewed wood along the bottom of the outside wall of the building.”
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134 total dogsNo findings
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128 total dogsNo findings
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56 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
Horrible Hundred
The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heath & Serenity Francke — Sand Creek Kennels & Sporting Dogs a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Heath & Serenity Francke — Sand Creek Kennels & Sporting Dogs is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 47-A-0615. The license expiration date on file is 4/19/2029. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Heath & Serenity Francke — Sand Creek Kennels & Sporting Dogs have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 56 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Heath & Serenity Francke — Sand Creek Kennels & Sporting Dogs have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 1 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Heath & Serenity Francke — Sand Creek Kennels & Sporting Dogs located?
Heath & Serenity Francke — Sand Creek Kennels & Sporting Dogs's facility is registered in Newport, NE according to USDA records.
Has Heath & Serenity Francke — Sand Creek Kennels & Sporting Dogs held more than one USDA license?
Heath & Serenity Francke — Sand Creek Kennels & Sporting Dogs's current USDA license is 47-A-0615. If a previous license is listed in the profile header above, this breeder has held more than one USDA license over time.
Where can I view Heath & Serenity Francke — Sand Creek Kennels & Sporting Dogs's original USDA inspection reports?
Every inspection on this profile links to the original USDA PDF — the same document inspectors filed. Click any inspection above to open the source report.
Pawthenticity summarizes public inspection records from USDA APHIS to help people make informed decisions. The findings, citation codes, and dates shown are drawn directly from those records and reflect conditions documented on the inspection date(s) shown — they may not reflect current operations. Category and severity labels are our summary of the USDA's own findings, not independent judgments about a breeder. If you believe any information here is inaccurate or out of date, please submit a correction.
