26 total dogs
No findings
John Bontrager Jr
Horrible Hundred> 1 USDA License
Dalton, WI
Breeder Snapshot
John Bontrager Jr. is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Dalton, Wisconsin. Pawthenticity has 11 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2015. The most recent was September 29, 2025, with 93 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 1 citation. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 35-A-0310 from 2015 to 2015, and current license 35-A-0368 from 2015 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 93
- USDA Citations
- 1
- USDA License
- 35-A-0368
- USDA License Exp
- 3/10/2028
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.
John Bontrager Jr — USDA License 35-A-0310 (previous)
John Bontrager Jr — USDA License 35-A-0368 (current)
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60 total dogsNo findings
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85 total dogsNo findings
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95 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATION93 total dogsAdult dogs missing official ID tags
“Some adult dogs ... did not have their official tag assigned to them but they were identifiable in the records.”
Counts include adults and puppies. The dog-count color shows kennel size: green for smaller kennels, yellow for mid-size, and red for the largest (150 or more dogs). In the findings column, a red finding marks a critical citation.
Horrible Hundred
The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns. Below is a summary of the concerns noted in the report(s):
2019: Matted dogs; Maltese needing dental care; Excessive feces
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
The Humane Society's Horrible Hundred report is the result of extensive research and investigation. Please consider supporting the Humane Society's efforts with a donation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Bontrager Jr a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
John Bontrager Jr is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 35-A-0368. The license expiration date on file is 3/10/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did John Bontrager Jr have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 93 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does John Bontrager Jr have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 1 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is John Bontrager Jr located?
John Bontrager Jr's facility is registered in Dalton, WI according to USDA records.
Has John Bontrager Jr held more than one USDA license?
John Bontrager Jr's current USDA license is 35-A-0368. 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 Bontrager Jr'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.
Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
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.
