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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.
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?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.