87 total dogs
No findings
Henry L Nisley — Windy Ridge Kennel
Seymour, IA
Multiple Licenses at Address
Breeder Snapshot
Henry L Nisley — Windy Ridge Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Seymour, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 7 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2023. The most recent was February 23, 2026, with 59 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 2 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 59
- USDA Citations
- 2
- USDA License
- 42-A-1711
- USDA License Exp
- 3/2/2029
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.
Henry L Nisley — Windy Ridge Kennel — USDA License 42-A-1711
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86 total dogsNo findings
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🚫 Access
“A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 11:20 am on August 20, 2024.”
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56 total dogsNo findings
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🚫 Access
“A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 10:20 am on June 10, 2025.”
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84 total dogsNo findings
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59 total dogsNo findings
Other USDA licenses at this address
USDA License 42-B-0320 (Elizabeth H Nisley) is listed at the same address. This licensee's inspection reports are shown below for transparency.
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69 total dogsNo findings
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73 total dogsNo findings
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86 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 May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Henry L Nisley — Windy Ridge Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Henry L Nisley — Windy Ridge Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1711. The license expiration date on file is 3/2/2029. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Henry L Nisley — Windy Ridge Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 59 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Henry L Nisley — Windy Ridge Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 2 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Henry L Nisley — Windy Ridge Kennel located?
Henry L Nisley — Windy Ridge Kennel's facility is registered in Seymour, IA according to USDA records.
Has Henry L Nisley — Windy Ridge Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Henry L Nisley — Windy Ridge Kennel's current USDA license is 42-A-1711. 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 Henry L Nisley — Windy Ridge Kennel'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.
