John Schlabach – Hidden Hickory Kennels is linked to 18 public inspection reports from USDA and Ohio.
Breed(s)
Not listed in current public records
Latest inspectionApril 9, 2026Latest Dog Count6324 adults · 39 puppiesUSDA licenses — 2 on file31-A-0783, 31-A-0282Ohio licenseCB0038FP
Exp. 12/31/2026
Inspections on file16 USDA · 2 Ohio
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
John Schlabach – Hidden Hickory Kennels is linked to 18 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from March 2014 to April 2026.
Across 13 inspections between May 2014 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 16 dogs and 63 dogs at John Schlabach – Hidden Hickory Kennels. The most recent count was 63 dogs on April 9, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 19, 2014
USDA 31-A-0282
Attempted inspection
No access
None
May 14, 2014
USDA 31-A-0282
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
October 14, 2015
USDA 31-A-0282
Routine inspection
24 dogs
None
October 12, 2016
USDA 31-A-0282
Attempted inspection
No access
None
October 20, 2016
USDA 31-A-0282
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
October 5, 2017
USDA 31-A-0282
Attempted inspection
No access
None
May 23, 2018
USDA 31-A-0282
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
July 24, 2019
USDA 31-A-0783
Pre-license inspection #1
35 dogs
None
March 16, 2020
USDA 31-A-0783
Routine inspection
37 dogs
None
July 26, 2022
USDA 31-A-0783
Re-license inspection
41 dogs
None
April 21, 2023
USDA 31-A-0783
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
March 3, 2025
USDA 31-A-0783
Attempted inspection
No access
None
March 12, 2025
USDA 31-A-0783
New site inspection
36 dogs
None
June 24, 2025
USDA 31-A-0783
Re-license inspection
42 dogs
None
August 22, 2025
Ohio CB0038FP
Routine inspection
57 dogs
1 finding
February 11, 2026
USDA 31-A-0783
Attempted inspection
No access
None
March 24, 2026
Ohio CB0038FP
Routine inspection
56 dogs
None
April 9, 2026
USDA 31-A-0783
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
August 22, 2025 — Routine inspection, Ohio CB0038FP
57 dogs recorded (26 adults · 31 puppies).
Male dogs lacked 2024 exams
Upon inspection the licensee lacked physical exams for males in the year 2024. There were copies of brucella canis testing for 2024 and the dogs have been seen so far in 2025.
Has John Schlabach – Hidden Hickory Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 18 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does John Schlabach – Hidden Hickory Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 9, 2026, inspectors counted 63 dogs (24 adults · 39 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does John Schlabach – Hidden Hickory Kennels 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.