132 total dogs
No findings
Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels
Soldier, KS
Breeder Snapshot
Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Soldier, Kansas. Pawthenticity has 37 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was April 16, 2026, with 247 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 15 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 48-R-0035 from 2014 to 2025, and current license 48-B-0070 from 2014 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 247
- USDA Citations
- 15
- USDA License
- 48-B-0070
- USDA License Exp
- 9/28/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels raises the following breed(s): Dachshund, Morkie, Shiba Inu.
Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, pet store records, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVIs). While we strive for accuracy, this information may not be accurate, current, or complete.
USDA Inspections
USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.
Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels — USDA License 48-R-0035 (previous)
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🚫 Other
“Section 2.38(b) - Access and inspection of records and property: Each research facility shall, during business hours, allow APHIS officials: (1) To enter its place of business.”
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118 total dogsNo findings
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🚫 Other
“A facility representative was not available to allow access at 11:15 am on 05/19/2016.”
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90 total dogsNo findings
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🚫 Other
“There was no one available during business hours to allow APHIS Officials to enter and inspect the facilities, property, records, and animals on13-APR-17 at 10:45 am.”
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89 total dogsNo findings
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78 total dogsNo findings
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49 total dogsNo findings
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55 total dogsNo findings
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62 total dogsNo findings
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85 total dogsNo findings
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🚫 Other
“A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 11:15 am on 27- MAR-23.”
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81 total dogsNo findings
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68 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“The medical records for 50 dogs are incomplete.”
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21 total dogsNo findings
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No findings
Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels — USDA License 48-B-0070 (current)
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387 total dogsNo findings
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🚫 Access
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363 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“There are three bottles of expired injectable medications in the refrigerator of the whelping building: Combi-Pen-48 (2/2013), Bactracillin G Benzathine (5/2015), and Cal-Phos Sol (Nov 2010).”
⚠️ Enclosures“The feet and legs on one Shiba Inu mix puppy were seen to pass through the openings of the floor of the enclosure.”
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🚫 Access
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383 total dogs⚠️ Housing
“- The metal lining in three egress doors in the second building inspected had a rough, deteriorated surface at the base.”
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🚫 Access
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337 total dogsNo findings
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356 total dogsNo findings
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334 total dogsNo findings
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351 total dogs⚠️ Enclosures
“There are seven enclosures with bent wires or flooring surfaces turned in to the enclosure space exposing metal points.”
⚠️ Sanitation“There are at least four water receptacles that have black debris coating the interior surface and floating in the water.”
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342 total dogsNo findings
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333 total dogsNo findings
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345 total dogsNo findings
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🚫 Access
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307 total dogsNo findings
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291 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“The medical records for 154 dogs are incomplete.”
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270 total dogsNo findings
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251 total dogsNo findings
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220 total dogsNo findings
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247 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 48-B-0070. The license expiration date on file is 9/28/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 247 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 15 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels located?
Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels's facility is registered in Soldier, KS according to USDA records.
Has Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels's current USDA license is 48-B-0070. If a previous license is listed in the profile header above, this breeder has held more than one USDA license over time.
Where can I view Jo Ann & Jerry Nelson — Trailane Kennels's original USDA inspection reports?
Every inspection on this profile links to the original USDA PDF — the same document inspectors filed. Click any inspection above to open the source report.
Pawthenticity summarizes public inspection records from USDA APHIS to help people make informed decisions. The findings, citation codes, and dates shown are drawn directly from those records and reflect conditions documented on the inspection date(s) shown — they may not reflect current operations. Category and severity labels are our summary of the USDA's own findings, not independent judgments about a breeder. If you believe any information here is inaccurate or out of date, please submit a correction.
