John Beiler is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Platteville, Wisconsin. Pawthenticity has 19 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was August 7, 2025, with 48 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 23 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
48
USDA Citations
23
USDA License
35-A-0321
USDA License Exp
11/4/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, John Beiler raises the following breed(s): Maltese, Shih Tzu.
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.
⚠️ Other
“(d) Waste disposal....to minimize verminPests such as rats, mice, or insects. infestation, odors, and disease hazards.”
⚠️ Other
“(b) VentilationThe flow of fresh air through a building.. Both buildings had a stong ammonia odor in the building throughout inspection.”
⚠️ Other
“(1) Primary enclosures shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair..”
⚠️ Other
“All enclosures had excessively wet bedding around the watering tubes.”
“Some guinea pigs in the upper building at location 1 have hair loss and appear to have skin problems: -A guinea pig in enclosure #9 has hair loss along its back and reddened skin along its back.”
⚠️ Other
“At least 50 feeders at Location 1's upper building and at location 2 have wire points exposed to the guinea pigs.”
⚠️ Other · Repeat
“There was an excessive buildup of wet soiled bedding and debris in the corners of most enclosures by the water sipper valves and feeding areas.”
“The end on five enclosures had excessively soiled bedding due to what the facility reports are poorly adjusted water sipper valves on those five enclosures.”
“Two expiredPast its use-by date, such as medicine. medications were in storage and had been used since expiration date; Oxytocin expired May 2022 and Safeguard expired April 2023.”
⚠️ Records · Repeat
“The facility has names and identification numbers assigned to each adult dog, however the dogs are not wearing official identification.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care
“Three female dogs (black and white Shih Tzu, no id; a red Shih Tzu named Red Doll on tag, and a Maltese named Red Flash on the tag) were seen to have areas of mattedFur tangled into tight clumps. hair.”
“The facility has adequate space and/or dogs housed in compatibleAble to be safely housed together. groups, however a written Exercise Plan for Dogs that has been approved by the attending veterinarian was not available at the time of inspection.”
“Some surfaces were seen to be be rough/sharp: -Two feeders were seen to have rust that made the edges rough or sharp.”
⚠️ Housing
“Different areas on the inside and outside walls and divider posts were chewed and had bare wood and foam exposed that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care
“It has been more than 12 months since dogs have had their head to tail physical exams.”
“A facility representative said that all dogs are being vaccinated and dewormed, however records for vaccinations and dewormers given isn't kept for each dog for neopar and neovac (rabies vaccinations records were available).”
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 John Beiler a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
John Beiler is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 35-A-0321. The license expiration date on file is 11/4/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did John Beiler have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 48 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does John Beiler have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 23 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is John Beiler located?
John Beiler's facility is registered in Platteville, WI according to USDA records.
Has John Beiler held more than one USDA license?
John Beiler's current USDA license is 35-A-0321. 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 John Beiler'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.
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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.
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