Breeder Database / Iowa
Updated January 27, 2026

James Yoder – Taylor Ridge Kennel

Bloomfield, Iowa

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

James Yoder – Taylor Ridge Kennel is linked to 12 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Alaskan Malamute, Beagle, Boston Terrier, French Bulldog, Siberian Husky, Yorkie
Latest inspectionJanuary 27, 2026
Latest Dog Count5228 adults · 24 puppies
USDA license42-A-1521
Exp. 1/25/2027
Iowa license
Inspections on file12 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

James Yoder – Taylor Ridge Kennel is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from January 2016 to January 2026.

Across 11 inspections between January 2016 and January 2026, inspectors recorded between 26 dogs and 52 dogs at James Yoder – Taylor Ridge Kennel. The most recent count was 52 dogs on January 27, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
January 11, 2016USDA 42-A-1521Pre-license inspection #152 dogsNone
June 28, 2016USDA 42-A-1521Routine inspection42 dogs2 findings
February 14, 2017USDA 42-A-1521Routine inspection44 dogsNone
March 29, 2018USDA 42-A-1521Routine inspection49 dogsNone
May 7, 2019USDA 42-A-1521Routine inspection46 dogsNone
June 23, 2021USDA 42-A-1521Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
February 15, 2022USDA 42-A-1521Routine inspection49 dogsNone
December 26, 2023USDA 42-A-1521Re-license inspection32 dogs1 finding
January 18, 2024USDA 42-A-1521Re-license inspection32 dogsNone
March 20, 2024USDA 42-A-1521Routine inspection26 dogsNone
January 3, 2025USDA 42-A-1521Routine inspection51 dogsNone
January 27, 2026USDA 42-A-1521Routine inspection52 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

June 28, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1521

42 dogs recorded (32 adults · 10 puppies).

  • Expired medication used on dog

    The licensee is currently using a bottle of Vetericyn to treat an injured dog. The expiration date on the bottle of Vetericyn is October 2013. Expired medical materials may lose their effectiveness and the health of the dog could suffer. The licensee must either dispose of all such materials or segregate them in an appropriately labeled, physically separate location from non-expired medical materials. The licensee must ensure that all medical material used for the dogs have not expired in order to promote the health and well-being of the dogs. Correction date: The licensee removed the expired Vetericyn from the dog kennel at the time of the inspection.

  • Heavy fly infestation in runs

    There is a heavy infestation of flies in the outdoor dog runs on the south side of the kennel building. A large number of flies were sitting on the fencing, the enclosure floors, and flying/swarming throughout the enclosures. There are at least fourteen adult dogs housed in these enclosures. The licensee stated that there is no pest control plan for the flies. The infestation of flies could increase the risk of disease and contamination of animal areas. The licensee must establish and maintain an effective program for the control of insects and external parasites affecting the dogs in order to reduce the risk of disease and contamination by the flies. Correction date: July 12, 2016

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December 26, 2023 — Re-license inspection, USDA 42-A-1521

32 dogs recorded (22 adults · 10 puppies).

  • Written veterinary care incomplete

    The written program of veterinary care is incomplete. There is no written frequency provided for vaccinating dogs for distemper or parvovirus. There is no written plan for prevention, sampling, or treatment of ectoparasites, blood parasites, or intestinal parasites. The program of veterinary care is a required document that APHIS inspectors use to determine the quality of veterinary care provided to the animals at a facility . This document must address all the information required in section 3.13(a) and be followed by the licensee to ensure adequate care and treatment of the animals. All required information listed in section 3.13(a) must be included in the program of veterinary care.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has James Yoder – Taylor Ridge Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does James Yoder – Taylor Ridge Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, January 27, 2026, inspectors counted 52 dogs (28 adults · 24 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does James Yoder – Taylor Ridge Kennel raise?

The records name Alaskan Malamute, Beagle, Boston Terrier, French Bulldog, Siberian Husky, Yorkie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does James Yoder – Taylor Ridge Kennel hold?

  • USDA licence 42-A-1521 — expires 1/25/2027

Is anyone else licensed at this address?

1 other licence has been recorded at the address used by James Yoder – Taylor Ridge Kennel:

  • Ivan Yoder — Ivan H Yoder — USDA licence 42-A-1431 (2014 – 2015)

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