Breeder Database / Pennsylvania

Last Updated: Oct 2, 2026

Jay P Shirk – Darling Puppies

New Holland, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania state records

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Dog breeder in New Holland, PA. 27 dogs at last count. Pennsylvania inspectors cited no problems across 19 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records

Latest inspectionJuly 9, 2026

Latest Dog Count2723 adults · 4 puppies

USDA license

Pennsylvania license02309

Exp. 12/31/2026

Inspections on file19 Pennsylvania

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Jay P Shirk – Darling Puppies is linked to 19 public inspection reports, from October 2018 to July 2026.

Across 19 inspections between October 2018 and July 2026, inspectors recorded between 27 dogs and 87 dogs at Jay P Shirk – Darling Puppies. The most recent count was 27 dogs on July 9, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
October 23, 2018	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	68 dogs	None
February 22, 2019	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	58 dogs	None
October 1, 2019	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	77 dogs	None
July 9, 2020	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	63 dogs	None
October 23, 2020	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	63 dogs	None
April 14, 2021	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	75 dogs	None
June 9, 2021	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	87 dogs	None
August 10, 2021	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	77 dogs	None
November 9, 2021	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	53 dogs	None
May 5, 2022	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	65 dogs	None
November 7, 2022	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	67 dogs	None
May 17, 2023	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	52 dogs	None
October 11, 2023	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	42 dogs	None
January 31, 2024	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	37 dogs	None
July 19, 2024	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	28 dogs	None
February 7, 2025	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	31 dogs	None
July 11, 2025	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	30 dogs	None
February 5, 2026	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	33 dogs	None
July 9, 2026	Pennsylvania 02309	Routine inspection	27 dogs	None

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Jay P Shirk – Darling Puppies been cited by inspectors?

No. 19 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.

How many dogs does Jay P Shirk – Darling Puppies keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, July 9, 2026, inspectors counted 27 dogs (23 adults · 4 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Jay P Shirk – Darling Puppies hold?

Pennsylvania licence 02309 — expires 12/31/2026

Related Kennels

Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.

Kennel	Location	Why related	Dogs	Notes
Ellen F Nolt	New Holland, PA	Nearby · 1 mi	18 dogs	No notes
Jeanette Horning – Sandstone Ridge Kennel	Ephrata, PA	Nearby · 1 mi	14 dogs	No notes
Irvin Martin – Sunflower Kennel	Ephrata, PA	Nearby · 2 mi	108 dogs	7 notes
Barbaranne Rieff – Incredibull's	East Earl, PA	Nearby · 2 mi	24 dogs	No notes

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