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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
John Otto – Ligonier, IN is linked to 10 public inspection reports, from May 2016 to March 2026.
Across 10 inspections between May 2016 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 18 dogs and 65 dogs at John Otto – Ligonier, IN. The most recent count was 52 dogs on March 12, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
May 4, 2016
USDA 32-A-0556
Pre-license inspection #1
18 dogs
None
November 21, 2016
USDA 32-A-0556
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
March 15, 2018
USDA 32-A-0556
Routine inspection
65 dogs
None
April 23, 2019
USDA 32-A-0556
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
May 27, 2021
USDA 32-A-0556
Routine inspection
53 dogs
None
February 16, 2022
USDA 32-A-0556
Routine inspection
43 dogs
None
March 28, 2022
USDA 32-A-0556
Re-license inspection
63 dogs
None
September 11, 2024
USDA 32-A-0556
Routine inspection
50 dogs
None
April 21, 2025
USDA 32-A-0556
Re-license inspection
44 dogs
None
March 12, 2026
USDA 32-A-0556
Routine inspection
52 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has John Otto – Ligonier, IN been cited by inspectors?
No. 10 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does John Otto – Ligonier, IN keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, March 12, 2026, inspectors counted 52 dogs (32 adults · 20 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does John Otto – Ligonier, IN raise?
The records name Bernese Mountain Dog. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.