Breeder Database / Iowa
Updated July 28, 2026

Heritage Puppies – Lake Mills, IA

Lake Mills, Iowa

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Heritage Puppies – Lake Mills, IA is linked to 14 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Shih Tzu
Latest inspectionJuly 28, 2026
Latest Dog Count346272 adults · 74 puppies
USDA license42-B-0159
Exp. 6/10/2028
Iowa license
Inspections on file14 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Heritage Puppies – Lake Mills, IA is linked to 14 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from September 2014 to July 2026.

Across 14 inspections between September 2014 and July 2026, inspectors recorded between 35 dogs and 590 dogs at Heritage Puppies – Lake Mills, IA. The most recent count was 35 dogs on July 28, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
September 4, 2014USDA 42-B-0159Routine inspection544 dogsNone
January 27, 2016USDA 42-B-0159Routine inspection590 dogsNone
March 28, 2017USDA 42-B-0159Routine inspection535 dogs2 findings
May 3, 2017USDA 42-B-0159Routine inspection533 dogsNone
May 17, 2018USDA 42-B-0159Routine inspection493 dogsNone
July 16, 2019USDA 42-B-0159Routine inspection488 dogsNone
July 14, 2021USDA 42-B-0159Routine inspection528 dogsNone
May 17, 2022USDA 42-B-0159Re-license inspection397 dogsNone
November 16, 2022USDA 42-B-0159Routine inspection444 dogsNone
August 23, 2023USDA 42-B-0159Focused inspection331 dogsNone
October 9, 2024USDA 42-B-0159Routine inspection344 dogsNone
May 1, 2025USDA 42-B-0159Re-license inspection340 dogsNone
August 6, 2025USDA 42-B-0159Routine inspection346 dogsNone
July 28, 2026USDA 42-B-0159Focused inspection35 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

March 28, 2017 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-B-0159

535 dogs recorded (423 adults · 112 puppies).

  • Female Shih Tzu cloudy blue left eye

    Female Shih tzu (tag #3074) has an abnormal condition of the eyes. The left eye is a cloudy, blue color and the white of the eye is moderately reddened. The center of the eye has a small indentation outlined with a dark red material. There is a dark, yellowish-green colored discharge matted in the hair outlining the eye.

  • Male Shih Tzu cloudy blue left eye

    Male Shih tzu (tag #3293) has an abnormal condition of the left eye. The left eye is a cloudy, blue color and the surface of the eye is coated with a yellowish-green discharge. A brown, crusty material is located along the bottom eye lid, the top of the eyelid, and on the surface of the eye. The brown, crusty material is also attached to the hair above and below the eye.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Heritage Puppies – Lake Mills, IA been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 14 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Heritage Puppies – Lake Mills, IA keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, July 28, 2026, inspectors counted 35 dogs (35 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Heritage Puppies – Lake Mills, IA raise?

The records name Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Heritage Puppies – Lake Mills, IA hold?

  • USDA licence 42-B-0159 — expires 6/10/2028

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