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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
James D & Linda E Lantz – Lantz's Kennel is linked to 13 public inspection reports, from October 2014 to February 2026.
Across 13 inspections between October 2014 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 19 dogs and 65 dogs at James D & Linda E Lantz – Lantz's Kennel. The most recent count was 19 dogs on February 18, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
October 30, 2014
USDA 42-A-0187
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
December 8, 2015
USDA 42-A-0187
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
October 26, 2016
USDA 42-A-0187
Routine inspection
65 dogs
None
October 25, 2017
USDA 42-A-0187
Routine inspection
49 dogs
None
December 10, 2018
USDA 42-A-0187
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
November 5, 2019
USDA 42-A-0187
Routine inspection
59 dogs
None
February 24, 2022
USDA 42-A-0187
Routine inspection
20 dogs
None
January 12, 2023
USDA 42-A-0187
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
February 14, 2023
USDA 42-A-0187
Re-license inspection
36 dogs
None
November 30, 2023
USDA 42-A-0187
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
September 23, 2024
USDA 42-A-0187
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
June 24, 2025
USDA 42-A-0187
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
February 18, 2026
USDA 42-A-0187
Re-license inspection
19 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has James D & Linda E Lantz – Lantz's Kennel been cited by inspectors?
No. 13 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does James D & Linda E Lantz – Lantz's Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, February 18, 2026, inspectors counted 19 dogs (15 adults · 4 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does James D & Linda E Lantz – Lantz's Kennel raise?
The records name Mini Schnauzer, Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does James D & Linda E Lantz – Lantz's Kennel 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.