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Yorkie breeder in Loogootee, IN. 10 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited 1 problem across 9 reports. Every report is free to read.
Loogootee, Indiana
Yorkie breeder in Loogootee, IN. 10 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited 1 problem across 9 reports. Every report is free to read.
James A Knepp – Loogootee, IN is linked to 9 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from November 2019 to February 2026.
Across 9 inspections between November 2019 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 9 dogs and 20 dogs at James A Knepp – Loogootee, IN. The most recent count was 10 dogs on February 17, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2019 | USDA 32-A-0810 | Routine inspection | 17 dogs | None |
| August 17, 2021 | USDA 32-A-0810 | Routine inspection | 18 dogs | None |
| August 30, 2022 | USDA 32-A-0810 | Routine inspection | 13 dogs | None |
| October 3, 2022 | USDA 32-A-0810 | Re-license inspection | 13 dogs | 1 finding |
| November 3, 2022 | USDA 32-A-0810 | Re-license inspection | 14 dogs | None |
| May 28, 2024 | USDA 32-A-0810 | Routine inspection | 20 dogs | None |
| February 27, 2025 | USDA 32-A-0810 | Routine inspection | 9 dogs | None |
| September 2, 2025 | USDA 32-A-0810 | Re-license inspection | 14 dogs | None |
| February 17, 2026 | USDA 32-A-0810 | Routine inspection | 10 dogs | None |
13 dogs recorded (11 adults · 2 puppies).
A contingency was not available at the time of inspection. Without such a plan for an emergency or disaster which could reasonably be anticipated, animals might be exposed to conditions which might be detrimental to the good health and well-being of the animals in their possession for a prolonged period of time after such an unplanned event. A contingency plan must be developed and facility trained on it. Correct by: 10/17/2022
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 9 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, February 17, 2026, inspectors counted 10 dogs (9 adults · 1 puppy). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name Yorkie. 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, John & Mary Jane Knepp | Loogootee, IN | Nearby · < 1 mi | 26 dogs | 2 notes |
| Wallace L Wagler – Rose Bush Kennels | Loogootee, IN | Nearby · < 1 mi | 15 dogs | 2 notes |
| Nicholas L Wagler – Wagler Kennels | Loogootee, IN | Nearby · < 1 mi | 76 dogs | 8 notes |
| Justin Knepp – Lone Tree Kennel | Loogootee, IN | Nearby · < 1 mi | 35 dogs | No notes |
| Amos & Ruth Ann Hilty | South Whitley, IN | Same breed · Yorkie | 79 dogs | No notes |
| Benjamin & Edith L Yoder – Yoder Kennel | Montgomery, IN | Same breed · Yorkie | 37 dogs | No notes |
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