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Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Irvin Martin – Sunflower Kennel

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Ephrata, Pennsylvania

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Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Ephrata, PA. 108 dogs at last count. Pennsylvania inspectors cited 7 problems across 19 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records

Latest inspectionMarch 25, 2026

Latest Dog Count10881 adults · 27 puppies

USDA license

Pennsylvania license04113

Exp. 12/31/2026

Inspections on file19 Pennsylvania

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Irvin Martin – Sunflower Kennel is linked to 19 public inspection reports, carrying 7 inspector findings, from September 2018 to March 2026.

Across 19 inspections between September 2018 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 44 dogs and 229 dogs at Irvin Martin – Sunflower Kennel. The most recent count was 108 dogs on March 25, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
September 19, 2018	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	44 dogs	None
January 24, 2019	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	76 dogs	None
August 13, 2019	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	94 dogs	None
January 28, 2020	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	138 dogs	None
August 6, 2020	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	127 dogs	1 finding
January 28, 2021	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	139 dogs	None
July 20, 2021	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	128 dogs	None
March 9, 2022	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	138 dogs	None
July 6, 2022	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	229 dogs	1 finding
February 22, 2023	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	189 dogs	None
September 19, 2023	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	139 dogs	1 finding
January 31, 2024	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	126 dogs	1 finding
April 17, 2024	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	110 dogs	None
August 6, 2024	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	103 dogs	None
March 4, 2025	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	123 dogs	1 finding
April 8, 2025	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	131 dogs	None
September 2, 2025	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	108 dogs	2 findings
November 4, 2025	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	135 dogs	None
March 25, 2026	Pennsylvania 04113	Routine inspection	108 dogs	None

What inspectors wrote

August 6, 2020 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 04113

127 dogs recorded (75 adults · 52 puppies).

Vet exam ordered
The kennel owner complied with the 72 hour vet check ordered during this inspection.

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July 6, 2022 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 04113

229 dogs recorded (183 adults · 46 puppies).

Vet exam ordered
The kennel owner complied with the 72 hour vet check ordered during this inspection.

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September 19, 2023 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 04113

139 dogs recorded (89 adults · 50 puppies).

Vet exam ordered
The kennel owner complied with the 72 hour vet check ordered during this inspection.

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January 31, 2024 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 04113

126 dogs recorded (86 adults · 40 puppies).

Dogs not examined every 6 months
Wardens viewed records indicating the kennel owner failed to have all the dogs in the kennel examined by a veterinarian at least once every 6 months as required. The veterinary check was completed prior to this inspection and all dogs appeared to be healthy during this inspection.

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March 4, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 04113

123 dogs recorded (84 adults · 39 puppies).

Veterinary exam 3 days overdue
Warden viewed a veterinary exam that was done 3 days overdue.

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September 2, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 04113

108 dogs recorded (70 adults · 38 puppies).

Feces, dirt, cobwebs, flies throughout kennel
Wardens viewed an accumulation of excreta, dirt, cobwebs, and fly's throughout the kennel building.
Vet exam ordered for one dog
A veterinary examination was ordered on a dog under section 402(a) based on warden’s observations of the condition of dogs during inspection. Kennel is in compliance with section 402(d) because veterinary examination was completed within the 72-hour time frame.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Irvin Martin – Sunflower Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 7 problems across 19 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Irvin Martin – Sunflower Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, March 25, 2026, inspectors counted 108 dogs (81 adults · 27 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Irvin Martin – Sunflower Kennel hold?

Pennsylvania licence 04113 — expires 12/31/2026

Related Kennels

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

Kennel	Location	Why related	Dogs	Notes
Darlene H Martin – Creekview Kennel	Ephrata, PA	Nearby · < 1 mi	16 dogs	No notes
Amos W Zimmerman – Glenwood Puppies	Ephrata, PA	Nearby · < 1 mi	35 dogs	No notes
Jeanette Horning – Sandstone Ridge Kennel	Ephrata, PA	Nearby · < 1 mi	14 dogs	No notes
Alta Hoover – Joyful Wufs	Ephrata, PA	Nearby · 1 mi	13 dogs	1 note

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