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Dog breeder in New Concord, OH. 138 dogs at last count. USDA and Ohio inspectors cited 6 problems across 9 reports. Every report is free to read.
Joe Hostetler – Rock Hill Puppies
New Concord, Ohio
USDA licensedOhio state records
Breed(s)
Not listed in current public records
Cancelled 6/25/2025
Exp. 12/31/2026
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.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2018 | USDA 31-A-0698 | Pre-license inspection #1 | 59 dogs | None |
| August 14, 2018 | USDA 31-A-0698 | Routine inspection | 100 dogs | None |
| July 15, 2019 | USDA 31-A-0698 | Routine inspection | 71 dogs | None |
| August 27, 2020 | USDA 31-A-0698 | Routine inspection | 98 dogs | None |
| February 16, 2022 | USDA 31-A-0698 | Re-license inspection | 130 dogs | None |
| October 30, 2024 | USDA 31-A-0698 | Routine inspection | 141 dogs | 1 finding |
| January 30, 2025 | Ohio CB001F24 | Routine inspection | 169 dogs | 5 findings |
| February 26, 2025 | Ohio CB001F24 | Follow-up inspection | Not recorded | None |
| February 27, 2025 | USDA 31-A-0698 | Re-license inspection | 138 dogs | None |
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
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
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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