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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Jacob Miller – Hillsboro, WI is linked to 10 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from December 2016 to December 2025.
Across 10 inspections between December 2016 and December 2025, inspectors recorded between 33 dogs and 64 dogs at Jacob Miller – Hillsboro, WI. The most recent count was 51 dogs on December 29, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
December 21, 2016
USDA 35-A-0390
Pre-license inspection #1
35 dogs
None
May 17, 2017
USDA 35-A-0390
Routine inspection
35 dogs
None
April 25, 2018
USDA 35-A-0390
Routine inspection
43 dogs
2 findings
May 21, 2018
USDA 35-A-0390
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
April 2, 2019
USDA 35-A-0390
Routine inspection
47 dogs
None
March 18, 2020
USDA 35-A-0390
Routine inspection
64 dogs
None
March 16, 2022
USDA 35-A-0390
Routine inspection
50 dogs
None
December 6, 2022
USDA 35-A-0390
Re-license inspection
34 dogs
None
January 16, 2025
USDA 35-A-0390
Routine inspection
51 dogs
1 finding
December 29, 2025
USDA 35-A-0390
Re-license inspection
51 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
April 25, 2018 — Routine inspection, USDA 35-A-0390
43 dogs recorded (26 adults · 17 puppies).
Shih Tzu limping, swollen hind leg
A female shih tzu (tag #61-A) was seen limping on her hind left leg. On closer observation it had some swelling on the upper side of it and the skin was black and bluish colored. She would pull away (a sign of pain) if light pressure was put on the paw. The licensee reports that this dog did not have these signs during this morning's observations. The licensee tried but was unable to contact the attending veterinarian during the inspection. Ensure that this dog is evaluated by the attending veterinarian and that the veterinarian's prescribed treatment is followed. Correct by 4/26/18.
Puppy birthing box missing corners
A litter of 3 un-weaned puppies were housed in an enclosure that had holes big enoug for feet to pass through when they got out of their whelping box. Another puppy's whelping box had corners missing its floor so it left holes big enough for its feet to potentially pass through. To prevent injury, enclosure floors must not allow legs or feet to pass through. Ensure that floors are constructed and maintained so that dogs' and puppies' feet cannot pass through. Note: The licensee moved the litter of 3 puppies and their dam to an appropriate enclosure so that feet are not passing through and fixed the whelping box so that the puppy wouldn't have feet passing through. Maintain correct from this day forward.
January 16, 2025 — Routine inspection, USDA 35-A-0390
51 dogs recorded (29 adults · 22 puppies).
Written veterinary care plan unsigned
The facility has an attending veterinarian (AV) that makes scheduled visits and a written program of veterinary care (PVC) as seen in records, however the written PVC is not signed by the current AV. The written PVC is required to be signed by the AV to help verify that the PVC has been reviewed and approved by the current AV. Ensure to get the written PVC reviewed and signed by the current AV. ***Correct by 2/24/2025.
Has Jacob Miller – Hillsboro, WI been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 10 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Jacob Miller – Hillsboro, WI keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, December 29, 2025, inspectors counted 51 dogs (31 adults · 20 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Jacob Miller – Hillsboro, WI 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 Jacob Miller – Hillsboro, WI hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.