Breeder Database / Iowa
Updated June 24, 2026

John J & Kristine Lengacher – Lengacher's Kennel

Keosauqua, Iowa

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

John J & Kristine Lengacher – Lengacher's Kennel is linked to 9 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Shiba Inu
Latest inspectionJune 24, 2026
Latest Dog Count1616 adults · 0 puppies
USDA license42-A-1639
Exp. 3/27/2029
Iowa license
Inspections on file9 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

John J & Kristine Lengacher – Lengacher's Kennel is linked to 9 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from March 2020 to June 2026.

Across 9 inspections between March 2020 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 14 dogs and 23 dogs at John J & Kristine Lengacher – Lengacher's Kennel. The most recent count was 16 dogs on June 24, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
March 20, 2020USDA 42-A-1639Pre-license inspection #120 dogsNone
March 24, 2021USDA 42-A-1639Routine inspection19 dogsNone
March 31, 2022USDA 42-A-1639Routine inspection21 dogs1 finding
December 21, 2022USDA 42-A-1639Routine inspection17 dogsNone
March 6, 2023USDA 42-A-1639Re-license inspection23 dogsNone
April 10, 2024USDA 42-A-1639Routine inspection14 dogsNone
March 13, 2025USDA 42-A-1639Routine inspection14 dogsNone
March 11, 2026USDA 42-A-1639Re-license inspection23 dogsNone
June 24, 2026USDA 42-A-1639Routine inspection16 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

March 31, 2022 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1639

21 dogs recorded (14 adults · 7 puppies).

  • Two Shiba Inus without water

    One enclosure housing two Shiba Inus has no water in the water bowl. The dogs drank normally when water was given. The licensee says the water bowls are usually filled at least twice a day. All other enclosures had water. Water must be continuously available to dogs. The situation was corrected immediately and the licensee will be connecting an automatic watering system within the next week.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has John J & Kristine Lengacher – Lengacher's Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 9 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does John J & Kristine Lengacher – Lengacher's Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, June 24, 2026, inspectors counted 16 dogs (16 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does John J & Kristine Lengacher – Lengacher's Kennel raise?

The records name Shiba Inu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does John J & Kristine Lengacher – Lengacher's Kennel hold?

  • USDA licence 42-A-1639 — expires 3/27/2029

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