JK Puppies – Maurice, IA is linked to 15 public inspection reports from USDA.
Breed(s)
Mini Schnauzer, Shih Tzu
Latest inspectionJune 10, 2026Latest Dog Count3223 adults · 9 puppiesUSDA licenses — 2 on file42-A-1575, 42-A-1413Iowa licenseInspections on file15 USDA
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
JK Puppies – Maurice, IA is linked to 15 public inspection reports, carrying 5 inspector findings, from March 2014 to June 2026.
Across 13 inspections between March 2014 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 32 dogs and 137 dogs at JK Puppies – Maurice, IA. The most recent count was 32 dogs on June 10, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 25, 2014
USDA 42-A-1413
Routine inspection
100 dogs
2 findings
March 2, 2015
USDA 42-A-1413
Attempted inspection
No access
None
June 2, 2015
USDA 42-A-1413
Routine inspection
84 dogs
3 findings
August 20, 2015
USDA 42-A-1413
Attempted inspection
No access
None
October 20, 2015
USDA 42-A-1413
Routine inspection
104 dogs
None
November 10, 2016
USDA 42-A-1413
Routine inspection
112 dogs
None
June 5, 2017
USDA 42-A-1575
Routine inspection
117 dogs
None
September 29, 2017
USDA 42-A-1575
Routine inspection
137 dogs
None
March 1, 2019
USDA 42-A-1575
Routine inspection
130 dogs
None
March 26, 2020
USDA 42-A-1575
Routine inspection
133 dogs
None
May 3, 2022
USDA 42-A-1575
Routine inspection
77 dogs
None
May 4, 2023
USDA 42-A-1575
Re-license inspection
42 dogs
None
May 8, 2024
USDA 42-A-1575
Routine inspection
43 dogs
None
February 6, 2026
USDA 42-A-1575
Routine inspection
47 dogs
None
June 10, 2026
USDA 42-A-1575
Re-license inspection
32 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
March 25, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1413
100 dogs recorded (71 adults · 29 puppies).
Miniature Schnauzer heavy dental buildup
The following dogs were found to require veterinary care A two year old female miniature schnauzer ( ID # 003 795 863 ) whose bottom jaw appears longer than the top jaw has a firm, thick material encasing nearly the entire surface of part of the upper and lower front teeth and nearly all of the upper and lower cheek teeth. The gums appear somewhat swollen and red.
Female Shih Tzu right eye clouding
A female shih tzu ( ID # 003 546 354 ) has a slight amount of clear fluid discharge from the right eye and the blood vessels in the white of the eye appear slightly enlarged. There is a dull white color to approximately the top one third of the area of the surface of the normally clear center portion of the right eyeball.
While examining the medications for the dogs, a bottle of Combi-Pen-48 that expired in February 2015 was found and a bottle of Oxytocin Injection that expired in February of 2013 was also found. The use of expired medical material is not considered to be acceptable veterinary practice and may not be effective. The expired medications should either be properly disposed of or appropriately labeled as expired and moved to a physically separate location from the non-expired medical material.
Feces buildup in indoor enclosures
In the back section of the barn at least six of the indoor enclosures, containing at least ten dogs, have a buildup of feces in them. The inspector observed that the feet of two white dogs were soiled with a brown material. The feces in one enclosure have become smeared and compressed onto the concrete flooring as the dogs ran over the top of it. The facility representative explained that the feces are removed from the enclosures every Wednesday and Friday. Buildup of fecal material can cause the dogs to become soiled and increases the risk of disease. All hard surfaces with which the dogs come in contact must be spot-cleaned daily and sanitized once every two weeks, or as often as necessary, to prevent the buildup of feces and reduce the disease risk. Correction date: Immediately
Dogs in pooled liquid waste
In the back section of the barn at least six of the indoor enclosures have a dark brown liquid pooling in the front section of them. Some of the puddles have feces in them and have a foul odor. The affected enclosures contain at least thirteen dogs. Puddles of liquid waste can cause the dogs to become soiled and wet and increases the disease risk. Housing facilities for dogs must be equipped with drainage systems that are constructed and operated so that animal waste and water are rapidly eliminated and standing puddles of liquid must be drained or mopped up to ensure animals stay dry and disease risks are minimized. Correction date: June 16, 2015 The following dogs cited under 2.40 (b) (2) on inspection report dated March 25, 2014 have been evaluated by a licensed veterinarian and received treatment: Female Schnauzer (microchip #003 795 863) Female Shih Tzu (microchip #003 546 354)
Has JK Puppies – Maurice, IA been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 5 problems across 15 visits, 1 of them a repeat of an earlier one. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does JK Puppies – Maurice, IA keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 10, 2026, inspectors counted 32 dogs (23 adults · 9 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does JK Puppies – Maurice, IA raise?
The records name Mini Schnauzer, Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.