Helen & Scott Ketelsen is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Hull, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 20 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was July 23, 2025, with 77 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 4 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: current license 42-A-0736 from 2014 to present, and 42-T-0007 from 2014 to 2019. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
77
USDA Citations
4
USDA License
42-A-0736
USDA License Exp
1/13/2028
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.
Helen & Scott Ketelsen — USDA License 42-A-0736 (current)
🚫 Access
“Section 2.126(b) - Access and inspection of records and property: A responsible adult shall be made available to accompany APHIS officials during the inspection process.”
“Section 2.126(b) - Access and inspection of records and property: A responsible adult shall be made available to accompany APHIS officials during the inspection process.”
Helen & Scott Ketelsen — USDA License 42-T-0007 (previous)
🚫 Access · Repeat
“Section 2.126(b) - Access and inspection of records and property: A responsible adult shall be made available to accompany APHIS officials during the inspection process.”
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Helen & Scott Ketelsen a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Helen & Scott Ketelsen is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-0736. The license expiration date on file is 1/13/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Helen & Scott Ketelsen have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 77 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Helen & Scott Ketelsen have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 4 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Helen & Scott Ketelsen located?
Helen & Scott Ketelsen's facility is registered in Hull, IA according to USDA records.
Has Helen & Scott Ketelsen held more than one USDA license?
Helen & Scott Ketelsen's current USDA license is 42-A-0736. 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 Helen & Scott Ketelsen'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.
It's 2026. Why is researching a dog breeder this hard?
Most dog breeder research still happens through Facebook, word of mouth, and luck. We're building something different: free, searchable USDA and (coming soon) state inspection reports, all scannable at a glance. The dog community deserves the same kind of transparency like every other consumer space already has. Help us build it.
