Breeder snapshot
Jerry & Carla Couchman – C & L Puppies is linked to 22 public inspection reports from USDA.
Weldon, Iowa
Jerry & Carla Couchman – C & L Puppies is linked to 22 public inspection reports from USDA.
Inspection Dog Counts
Jerry & Carla Couchman – C & L Puppies is linked to 22 public inspection reports, carrying 15 inspector findings, from June 2014 to July 2026.
Across 18 inspections between July 2014 and July 2026, inspectors recorded between 3 dogs and 140 dogs at Jerry & Carla Couchman – C & L Puppies. The most recent count was 71 dogs on July 14, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2014 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| July 31, 2014 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Routine inspection | 106 dogs | None |
| August 6, 2015 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Routine inspection | 107 dogs | 3 findings |
| August 20, 2015 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Focused inspection | 3 dogs | None |
| October 8, 2015 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| December 3, 2015 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Routine inspection | 119 dogs | 6 findings |
| February 4, 2016 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Routine inspection | 129 dogs | 1 finding |
| March 24, 2016 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Routine inspection | 111 dogs | None |
| July 19, 2016 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Routine inspection | 135 dogs | 1 finding |
| September 19, 2017 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Routine inspection | 137 dogs | 1 finding |
| July 5, 2018 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| March 21, 2019 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Routine inspection | 122 dogs | None |
| April 13, 2021 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Routine inspection | 114 dogs | None |
| January 27, 2022 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| April 6, 2022 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Routine inspection | 120 dogs | None |
| December 30, 2022 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Re-license inspection | 111 dogs | 3 findings |
| January 10, 2023 | USDA 42-A-1263 | Re-license inspection | 117 dogs | None |
| September 1, 2023 | USDA 42-A-1719 | Pre-license inspection | 115 dogs | None |
| February 21, 2024 | USDA 42-A-1719 | Routine inspection | 140 dogs | None |
| November 14, 2024 | USDA 42-A-1719 | Routine inspection | 89 dogs | None |
| August 12, 2025 | USDA 42-A-1719 | Routine inspection | 88 dogs | None |
| July 14, 2026 | USDA 42-A-1752 | Pre-license inspection | 71 dogs | None |
107 dogs recorded (86 adults · 21 puppies).
In the sheltered housing portion of the "Blue Kennel" red and white female English Bulldog microchip number 0A01684847 has yellowish green discharge from both eyes. Closer inspection reveals that there is white cloudiness and uneven surfaces on both eyeballs in the area of the iris and cornea. Neither veterinary examination nor treatment has been performed. The dog squints, and pulls away when trying to look closer at the eyes. In the indoor housing of the "Blue Kennel" white and cream brindle female English Bulldog microchip number 4B76022133 has yellowish green discharge from both eyes. Closer inspection reveals that there is white cloudiness and uneven surfaces on both eyeballs in the area of the iris and cornea. Neither veterinary examination nor treatment has been performed. The dog squints, and pulls away when trying to look closer at the eyes. In an outdoor pen used for exercise there is a female puppy, date of birth of 5/22/2015, "Zobe's female puppy", had a fleshy growth with blood vessels visible on the inside corner of her right eye. Eye injuries and abnormalities can be painful and cause lose of vision if not treated appropriately. Appropriate methods to treat injuries must be used. The three dogs must be seen by a licensed veterinarian. TO BE CORRECTED BY: AUGUST 7, 2015
The Dogs on Hand Form(s) (form 7005) is incomplete. Eighty six adult dogs were counted on site. The number of dogs on the form(s) provided is sixty one; making a difference of twenty five dogs. There are no records of any puppies born at the facility. There is twenty one puppies currently at the facility and the only records of puppies are disposition forms (form 7005) of those that have already been sold and removed from the facility. The complete and accurate records of dogs allows for monitoring of movement of animals and disease, and the legal means of acquiring animals. The licensee must make, keep, and maintain records or forms for ALL regulated animals on the premise. TO BE CORRECTED BY: AUGUST 21, 2015
All the feeders in the "Pig Poke" building, the eight outdoor enclosures, and all the sheltered housing and used indoor kennels of the "Blue Building", effecting a total of thirty four dogs had a build up of food debris and spider webs on the inside holding area of the self-feeders. Food debris can lead to pest contamination and infestation, and mold. Food receptacles must be cleaned and sanitized at least once every two weeks, and more often if necessary, to prevent the build up of food debris. TO BE CORRECTED BY: AUGUST 21, 2015
119 dogs recorded (93 adults · 26 puppies).
The licensee states that the Attending Veterinarian does major surgical procedures, including Caesarean Sections, on the licensees property. The building used for those major surgical procedures is a large storage shed type building. Within that building there are boxes of equipment and husbandry items stacked up against the walls (piles of newspapers and carpet, empty boxes, feeders, a pressure washer, a paper shredder, empty dog crates, tools, etc). In the middle of the room, there is a large plastic table sitting up on blocks of wood where the licensee states the surgeries are done. Nearly the entire top of the surgical table is dirty and covered and/or stained with dried blood. Half of the table has surgical equipment, multiple bottles of medications (including several bottles of expired medications) and a small tub of dog food. The floor is soiled with dirt, dust and/or debris. There are two pieces of cardboard sitting under the surgical table that are worn and soiled. In one corner of the room there are two enclosures containing a total of five puppies. The licensee states that the Attending Veterinarian conducted Caesarian Sections in this location on the two days previously (December 1st and 2nd). This is not an appropriate facility/area for conducting major surgical procedures such as Caesarean Sections. It does not provide a sterile environment and could lead to health complications for the animals. Major operative procedures must only be conducted in dedicated facilities which are operated and maintained under aseptic conditions. The licensee must establish and maintain programs of adequate veterinary care that include the availability and use of appropriate facilities and equipment. The licensee stated that no more major surgical procedures will take place at this property. To be corrected from this day forward.
Within the "Surgical Suite" there were numerous bottles of drugs and medical materials sitting on the surgical table. Examination of these products revealed multiple expired drugs and medical materials intermingled amongst current drugs and medical materials. The following medications were found to be expired: Two bottles of Xylazine expired December 2013, one bottle of Dopram injection expired April 2012, one bottle of Atropine Sulfate expired August 2010, one bottle of Betadine Solution expired October 2003, one bottle of Povidone Iodine expired October 2006. One bag of Sodium Chloride injection that expired in December 2010 was found on top of a dog crate next to the surgical table. The licensee stated that cesarean sections had taken place in the surgical suite on the two days prior to the inspection (December 1st and 2nd). The use of expired materials such as drugs, fluids, or sutures on regulated animals is not considered to be acceptable veterinary practice and does not constitute adequate veterinary care. The use of expired medications and other medical materials could be detrimental to the health of the animals. The facility must either dispose of all such expired medical drugs and materials or segregate them in an appropriately labeled, physically separate location from non-expired medical drugs and materials. The licensee must ensure that all medical materials used for the care and husbandry of the animals is current and non-expired.
In at least five outdoor enclosures, containing at least five English bulldogs, the metal feeders are attached to the fence panels by metal wires or the access doors are held open by metal wire. The ends of these wires are located inside the enclosures creating sharp points at the level of the dogs. Sharp points could cause injury to the dogs Enclosures must be free of sharp points or jagged edges that could injure the animals. The licensee must remove all sharp points from all dog enclosures to ensure that they remain safe for the animals. Correction date: December 10, 2015
In the "Blue Building" there are two enclosures containing a total of two adult dogs and three puppies that have whelping boxes constructed of vinyl plastic. The vinyl plastic has been excessively chewed by the dogs and has become torn and dirty. The chewing damage does not allow for proper cleaning and sanitization of the whelping boxes. All surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis. Surfaces of housing facilities that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized must be replaced when worn or soiled. The licensee must replace, repair or alter the damaged areas of the whelping boxes in a manner that allows for cleaning and sanitization to occur. The licensee must ensure that all surfaces of housing facilities are properly maintained. Correction date: December 17, 2015
Inside the "Pig Poke Building", which contains nineteen adult dogs and two puppies, there was a noticeable buildup in the level of ammonia. One inspector noticed a burning sensation in her eyes and the other inspector noticed a burning sensation in her throat. The buildup of ammonia could have a negative impact on the health and well-being of the dogs. Indoor housing facilities for dogs must be sufficiently ventilated when dogs are present to minimize odors, drafts, ammonia levels and moisture condensation. The licensee must ensure that this building has adequate ventilation to keep ammonia levels minimized and promote the health and well-being of the dogs. The licensee must ensure all indoor housing, when dogs are present, is adequately ventilated at all times. Correction date: December 07, 2015
In one outdoor enclosure, containing four English bulldogs, there is not enough shade provided to accommodate all the dogs at one time. The licensee had put up a tarp in the corner of the enclosure but it had fallen and only a very small section of shade was provided. Inadequate shade does not ensure that the dogs can find protection from the direct rays of the sun which could negatively impact their health. All primary enclosures must provide sufficient shade to shelter all the dogs in the enclosure at one time. The licensee must add an adequate amount of shade to this enclosure for all the dogs housed within. The licensee must ensure that all enclosures have sufficient shade for all the dogs at all times. Correction date: December 10, 2015
129 dogs recorded (97 adults · 32 puppies).
In at least two enclosures in the first building, there are wires hanging off the access doors and the sharp points of these wires are located at the level of the dogs. There are at least three dogs housed in these enclosures. Also in the first building, there is one enclosure whose wire side has broken along the floor resulting in sharp points at the level of the dog. There is one dog housed in this enclosure. Sharp points could cause injury to the dogs. Enclosures must be free of sharp points or jagged edges that could injure the animals. The licensee must remove all sharp points from all dog enclosures to ensure that they remain safe for the animals. Corrected at the time of inspection.
135 dogs recorded (99 adults · 36 puppies).
In the whelping building the floors of the enclosures are constructed of wire. There are two enclosures, housing a total of two adult dogs and at least six puppies, which each have one puppy that was observed lying on the enclosure floor and one leg of each puppy has completely passed through the openings of the floor. Openings in flooring that are large enough for the leg of the animal to pass through can result in injury or entrapment. Primary enclosures must have flooring that is constructed in a manner that protects the dogs' feet and legs from injury and does not allow the dogs' feet or legs to pass through any openings. The licensee must alter this flooring in a manner that does not allow the feet or legs of the puppies to pass through the openings. The licensee must ensure that all primary enclosures are safe for the animals at all times. Correction date: The licensee added a solid resting surface to one enclosure and returned the other puppy to its whelping box at the time of the inspection.
137 dogs recorded (102 adults · 35 puppies).
In the small dog indoor housing facility, two Yorkshire Terriers were entangled in the strings of a worn carpet square. The carpet square had unraveled and the strings were wrapped around the hind legs of one dog multiple times and also wrapped around the body of the other dog. The strings was loosely wrapped not causing any injuries. Worn surfaces can cause injury. The licensee must ensure that all surfaces are maintained on a regular basis. Surfaces that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized must be replaced when worn or soiled.
111 dogs recorded (92 adults · 19 puppies).
Each dealer, other than operators of auction sales and brokers to whom animals are consigned, and each exhibitor shall make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the following information concerning each dog or cat purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession or under his or her control, or which is transported, euthanized, sold, or otherwise disposed of by that dealer or exhibitor. The records shall include any offspring born of any animal while in his or her possession or under his or her control. * Block A (The identification Number) of form 7005 (Dogs and Cats on Hand) is blank. All 92 adult dogs’ identification number must be listed on the Acquisition form. Complete and accurate records must be kept in order to ensure that each animal's identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate tracking/tracing of animals
Cleaning. Hard surfaces with which the dogs or cats come in contact must be spot-cleaned daily and sanitized in accordance with § 3.11(b) of this subpart to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards. All other surfaces of housing facilities must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. Sanitization may be done using any of the methods provided in § 3.11(b)(3) for primary enclosure * Four enclosures throughout the premises have a buildup of grey to brown grime on the metal doors and the plastic walls around the metal doors. The buildup of grime indicates that daily spot cleaning is not taking place. Without daily spot-cleaning and required sanitization the disease potential can increase for the five adult dogs in those enclosures. For the prevention of an accumulation of waste and prevention of disease hazards, all surfaces that come into contact with the animals must be spot-cleaned daily and sanitized when necessary.
Food receptacles must be used for dogs and cats, must be readily accessible to all dogs and cats, and must be located so as to minimize contamination by excreta and pests, and be protected from rain and snow. Self-feeders may be used for the feeding of dry food. If self-feeders are used, they must be kept clean and must be sanitized in accordance with § 3.11(b) of this subpart. Measures must be taken to ensure that there is no molding, deterioration, and caking of feed. * The West Kennel building has stack animal enclosures with wash-downs in-between the enclosures. The lower enclosures have metal self-feeding receptacles with no lids covering the feed. This can allow for wash water, waste or wastewater from the wash-down above to possibly splash over onto the feed. Thus, the potential for contaminated feed, pests and molding feed increases affecting the health of the 19 adult dogs. For the minimization of contamination from waste, waste wash and pests, the self-feeders must be located, or preventive measures must be in place for all feed receptacles in order to minimize contaminated feed and pests. Therefore, decreasing the disease hazards. This is a (1st) Re-License Inspection for a Class “A” license.
Yes. Inspectors recorded 15 problems across 22 visits, 2 of them repeats of earlier ones. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, July 14, 2026, inspectors counted 71 dogs (65 adults · 6 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name English Bulldog, Yorkie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
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