Breeder Database / Iowa

Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

John J & Kristine Lengacher – Lengacher's Kennel

Keosauqua, Iowa

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Shiba Inu breeder in Keosauqua, IA. 16 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited 1 problem across 9 reports. Every report is free to read.

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
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
March 20, 2020	USDA 42-A-1639	Pre-license inspection #1	20 dogs	None
March 24, 2021	USDA 42-A-1639	Routine inspection	19 dogs	None
March 31, 2022	USDA 42-A-1639	Routine inspection	21 dogs	1 finding
December 21, 2022	USDA 42-A-1639	Routine inspection	17 dogs	None
March 6, 2023	USDA 42-A-1639	Re-license inspection	23 dogs	None
April 10, 2024	USDA 42-A-1639	Routine inspection	14 dogs	None
March 13, 2025	USDA 42-A-1639	Routine inspection	14 dogs	None
March 11, 2026	USDA 42-A-1639	Re-license inspection	23 dogs	None
June 24, 2026	USDA 42-A-1639	Routine inspection	16 dogs	None

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.

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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

Related Kennels

Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.

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Willie & Thomas Yoder	Keosauqua, IA	Nearby · same town	24 dogs	3 notes
Levi & Rebecca Borntrager – Cute and Cuddly Canines	Milton, IA	Nearby · 4 mi	16 dogs	1 note
Bryan Bredemeyer	Bonaparte, IA	Nearby · 15 mi	69 dogs	No notes
Todd & Amanda Unruh – Quiet Meadow Puppies	Bloomfield, IA	Nearby · 16 mi	0 dogs	5 notes
Bob & Leslie LoutschHH	Remsen, IA	Same breed · Shiba Inu	122 dogs	36 notes
Daniel Gingerich – Maple Hill PuppiesSUSPACTIONCRIT	Seymour, IA	Same breed · Shiba Inu	261 dogs	303 notes

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