Breeder Database / Ohio
Updated February 27, 2025

Joe Hostetler – Rock Hill Puppies

New Concord, Ohio

USDA licensedOhio state records

Breeder snapshot

Joe Hostetler – Rock Hill Puppies is linked to 9 public inspection reports from USDA and Ohio.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records
Latest inspectionFebruary 27, 2025
Latest Dog Count13889 adults · 49 puppies
USDA license31-A-0698
Cancelled 6/25/2025
Ohio licenseCB001F24
Exp. 12/31/2026
Inspections on file7 USDA · 2 Ohio

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
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Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Joe Hostetler – Rock Hill Puppies is linked to 9 public inspection reports, carrying 6 inspector findings, from February 2018 to February 2025.

Across 8 inspections between February 2018 and February 2025, inspectors recorded between 59 dogs and 169 dogs at Joe Hostetler – Rock Hill Puppies. The most recent count was 138 dogs on February 27, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
February 8, 2018USDA 31-A-0698Pre-license inspection #159 dogsNone
August 14, 2018USDA 31-A-0698Routine inspection100 dogsNone
July 15, 2019USDA 31-A-0698Routine inspection71 dogsNone
August 27, 2020USDA 31-A-0698Routine inspection98 dogsNone
February 16, 2022USDA 31-A-0698Re-license inspection130 dogsNone
October 30, 2024USDA 31-A-0698Routine inspection141 dogs1 finding
January 30, 2025Ohio CB001F24Routine inspection169 dogs5 findings
February 26, 2025Ohio CB001F24Follow-up inspectionNot recordedNone
February 27, 2025USDA 31-A-0698Re-license inspection138 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

October 30, 2024 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-A-0698

141 dogs recorded (54 adults · 87 puppies).

  • Food and water bowls chewed

    There were 3 food bowls and one water bowl that had chewed edges that were rough with sharp points. Sharp points on food and water bowls may cause injury to the dogs. Primary enclosures must be constructed and maintained so that they have no sharp points that could injure the dogs. Correct by: November 13, 2024

Read the inspection report (PDF)

January 30, 2025 — Routine inspection, Ohio CB001F24

169 dogs recorded (85 adults · 84 puppies).

  • Solid floors removed from 18 enclosures

    The licensee was missing solid flooring in 18 enclosures. The licensee turned the solid flooring it into slatted flooring. The licensee was informed what they had did not meet this requirement. To be corrected on: 2/27/2025

  • Dogs not socialized multiple days

    The licensees did not socialize the dogs for multiple days in 2024 and 2025. The licensee had corrected this issue during inspection. Corrected on: 1/30/2025

  • Male dogs not examined in 2024

    The males in the kennel did not get a physical in 2024

  • Exercise records missing multiple days

    The licensee lacked records showing the exercise requirement had been met for multiple days in 2024 and 2025. The licensee had corrected this issue during inspection. Corrected on: 1/30/2025

  • Food and water records missing multiple days

    The licensee lacked records showing the food and water requirement had been met for multiple days in 2024 and 2025. The licensee had corrected this issue during inspection. Corrected on: 1/30/2025

Read the inspection report (PDF)

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Joe Hostetler – Rock Hill Puppies been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 6 problems across 9 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Joe Hostetler – Rock Hill Puppies keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, February 27, 2025, inspectors counted 138 dogs (89 adults · 49 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Joe Hostetler – Rock Hill Puppies hold?

  • Ohio licence CB001F24 — expires 12/31/2026
  • USDA licence 31-A-0698 — Cancelled 6/25/2025

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