Breeder snapshot
Dog breeder in Penn Yan, NY. 21 dogs at last count. New York inspectors cited 2 problems across 8 reports. Every report is free to read.
John D Shirk – J+N Kennels
Penn Yan, New York
New York state records
Breed(s)
Not listed in current public records
Exp. 4/8/2027
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
John D Shirk – J+N Kennels is linked to 8 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from March 2021 to April 2026.
Across 7 inspections between March 2021 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 6 dogs and 35 dogs at John D Shirk – J+N Kennels. The most recent count was 21 dogs on April 30, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2021 | New York 1172 | Routine inspection | 6 dogs | None |
| April 28, 2022 | New York 1172 | Routine inspection | 35 dogs | None |
| March 27, 2023 | New York 1172 | Routine inspection | 22 dogs | None |
| April 26, 2024 | New York 1172 | Routine inspection | 18 dogs | None |
| June 24, 2025 | New York 1172 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| June 25, 2025 | New York 1172 | Routine inspection | 26 dogs | None |
| April 20, 2026 | New York 1172 | Routine inspection | 23 dogs | 2 findings |
| April 30, 2026 | New York 1172 | Routine inspection | 21 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
April 20, 2026 — Routine inspection, New York 1172
23 dogs recorded (10 adults · 13 puppies).
- Primary enclosure not clean (Critical)
Primary enclosure not kept in clean conditions for animals.
- Dogs lacked clean water access (Critical)
All animals must be provided access to clean, fresh water.
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has John D Shirk – J+N Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 8 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does John D Shirk – J+N Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 30, 2026, inspectors counted 21 dogs (10 adults · 11 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does John D Shirk – J+N Kennels hold?
- New York licence 1172 — expires 4/8/2027
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