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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
James R Garman – Plymouth, OH is linked to 13 public inspection reports, carrying 6 inspector findings, from June 2014 to October 2025.
Across 11 inspections between June 2014 and October 2025, inspectors recorded between 82 dogs and 159 dogs at James R Garman – Plymouth, OH. The most recent count was 137 dogs on October 22, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
June 4, 2014
USDA 31-A-0458
Routine inspection
90 dogs
None
November 17, 2015
USDA 31-A-0458
Attempted inspection
No access
None
December 17, 2015
USDA 31-A-0458
Routine inspection
91 dogs
2 findings
December 22, 2015
USDA 31-A-0458
Routine inspection
91 dogs
None
February 15, 2017
USDA 31-A-0458
Attempted inspection
No access
None
May 16, 2017
USDA 31-A-0458
Routine inspection
82 dogs
1 finding
September 12, 2018
USDA 31-A-0458
Routine inspection
86 dogs
None
March 17, 2020
USDA 31-A-0458
Routine inspection
106 dogs
None
March 16, 2022
USDA 31-A-0458
Re-license inspection
150 dogs
None
June 10, 2024
USDA 31-A-0458
Routine inspection
149 dogs
None
December 20, 2024
Ohio CB0005S4
Routine inspection
139 dogs
1 finding
May 9, 2025
USDA 31-A-0458
Re-license inspection
159 dogs
None
October 22, 2025
Ohio CB0005S4
Routine inspection
137 dogs
2 findings
What inspectors wrote
December 17, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-A-0458
91 dogs recorded (77 adults · 14 puppies).
Maltese female limping, crusty ears
Dog #0A01731050, white Maltese female, was noticed to be limping on her left rear leg. Upon further examination, the leg and paw were not sensitive to palpation. She had full range of motion with no signs of pain. There are no apparent outward signs to indicate the reason for the dog to be limping at today's inspection. Upon examination of the dogs' ears there is an excessive accumulation of red to brown crusty matter built up in both ears.
Boston male masses between toes
Dog #0A01717528, black and white Boston male, was noticed to have a large mass between his toes on his left front foot. In addition, there was a smaller mass located between his toes on his right front foot.
Dog with microchip #7E10022744 was noticed to be shaking it's head. Upon further examination, this dogs was noticed to have a heavy accumulation of red to brown matter built up in both ears. Ear issues can cause the animals pain and discomfort if they are left untreated. This dog must be seen by a licensed veterinarian. Documentation of examination, diagnosis and treatment must be made available for review by APHIS officials. Correct By: 5/23/2017
December 20, 2024 — Routine inspection, Ohio CB0005S4
139 dogs recorded (110 adults · 29 puppies).
Two enclosures with open metal flooring
Upon inspection the licensee had two enclosures housing five adult dogs which had small areas of open metal flooring, during the inspection the licensee was able to correct this issue. Corrected on: 12/20/2024
October 22, 2025 — Routine inspection, Ohio CB0005S4
137 dogs recorded (102 adults · 35 puppies).
Havanese bred before physical exam
A Havanese (microchip ending in 483) had a physical exam 1/7/25, whelped 3/21/25, and was rebred 7/28/25 before having a physical exam. This dog had a physical exam on 8/19/25.
Yorkie bred before physical exam
A Yorkie (microchip ending in 0060 had a physical exam 1/7/25, whelped on 3/21/25, and was rebred 8/5/25 before having a physical exam. This dog had a physical exam on 8/19/25.
Has James R Garman – Plymouth, OH been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 6 problems across 13 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does James R Garman – Plymouth, OH keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, October 22, 2025, inspectors counted 137 dogs (102 adults · 35 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does James R Garman – Plymouth, OH raise?
The records name Boston Terrier, Havanese, Maltese, Mini Poodle, Yorkie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does James R Garman – Plymouth, OH 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.