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Shih Tzu breeder in Hillsboro, WI. 51 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors noted 4 problems across 10 reports. Every report is free to read.
Hillsboro, Wisconsin
Shih Tzu breeder in Hillsboro, WI. 51 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors noted 4 problems across 10 reports. Every report is free to read.
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.
| 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 |
43 dogs recorded (26 adults · 17 puppies).
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.
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.
51 dogs recorded (29 adults · 22 puppies).
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.
Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 10 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
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.
The records name Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.
| Kennel | Location | Why related | Dogs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James L Miller | Hillsboro, WI | Nearby · < 1 mi | 59 dogs | 1 note |
| Allen A Miller | Hillsboro, WI | Nearby · < 1 mi | 21 dogs | 2 notes |
| Allen F Bontrager | Hillsboro, WI | Nearby · 1 mi | 68 dogs | 2 notes |
| Andrew Miller | Hillsboro, WI | Nearby · 1 mi | 99 dogs | 1 note |
| Allen N Reiff | Withee, WI | Same breed · Shih Tzu | 167 dogs | 1 note |
| Ammon Zimmerman | Stitzer, WI | Same breed · Shih Tzu | 71 dogs | No notes |
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