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Dog breeder in Apple Creek, OH. 15 dogs at last count. USDA and Ohio inspectors cited 3 problems across 13 reports. Every report is free to read.
Apple Creek, Ohio
Dog breeder in Apple Creek, OH. 15 dogs at last count. USDA and Ohio inspectors cited 3 problems across 13 reports. Every report is free to read.
Joseph D Miller – Hidden Hollow Kennel is linked to 13 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from January 2018 to May 2026.
Across 12 inspections between January 2018 and May 2026, inspectors recorded between 10 dogs and 33 dogs at Joseph D Miller – Hidden Hollow Kennel. The most recent count was 15 dogs on May 12, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2018 | USDA 31-A-0692 | Pre-license inspection #1 | 17 dogs | None |
| August 24, 2018 | USDA 31-A-0692 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| December 17, 2018 | USDA 31-A-0692 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | None |
| April 5, 2019 | USDA 31-A-0692 | Routine inspection | 15 dogs | None |
| September 14, 2020 | USDA 31-A-0692 | Routine inspection | 20 dogs | None |
| December 15, 2021 | USDA 31-A-0692 | Routine inspection | 13 dogs | None |
| January 18, 2023 | USDA 31-A-0692 | Re-license inspection | 19 dogs | 1 finding |
| January 24, 2023 | USDA 31-A-0692 | Re-license inspection | 18 dogs | None |
| April 24, 2025 | Ohio CB0018X7 | Routine inspection | 14 dogs | 1 finding |
| September 16, 2025 | USDA 31-A-0692 | Re-license inspection | 10 dogs | 1 finding |
| September 30, 2025 | USDA 31-A-0692 | Re-license inspection | 20 dogs | None |
| February 11, 2026 | USDA 31-A-0692 | Routine inspection | 26 dogs | None |
| May 12, 2026 | Ohio CB0018X7 | Routine inspection | 15 dogs | None |
19 dogs recorded (14 adults · 5 puppies).
The facility has not followed vaccination protocol outlined in the program of veterinary care. The facility has not administered the rabies vaccine to a female miniature schnauzer microchip number 29715 and a female cavalier king charles spaniel microchip number 29704 in accordance with the approved vaccination schedule. Failure to provide vaccinations on a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian leads to an increase risk of contagious and/or deadly diseases in the dogs. Correct by ensuring that vaccinations for contagious and/or deadly diseases in accordance with a
14 dogs recorded (8 adults · 6 puppies).
Records indicate that female Lilly (#7217) had been bred to produce a litter on 5/25/24 and again to produce a litter on 11/16/24 without being declared healthy by a veterinarian following a physical exam.
10 dogs recorded (10 adults · 0 puppies).
The written Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) for dogs is missing required elements. The PVC does not include an appropriate schedule for the sampling and treatment of intestinal parasites. The current iteration of the PVC in use at the facility states stool samples will be tested on 20% of the kennel or as needed. The schedule does not prescribe how frequently stool samples should be obtained from the dogs. The facility has not performed routine fecal sampling since 2023 per available medical records. Failure to have an appropriate schedule for sampling of intestinal parasites in the PVC does not ensure that the facility is protecting the dogs from parasites and may allow illness to go undetected and untreated, which may cause pain and unnecessary discomfort to the dogs. The PVC must include a schedule for the treatment and sampling of parasites including worms, coccidia, and giardia approved by the attending veterinarian. Correct by 30 September 2025
2 photographs taken by inspectors at Joseph D Miller – Hidden Hollow Kennel and attached to their reports.

April 24, 2025 — Ohio inspection (report PDF)

April 24, 2025 — Ohio inspection (report PDF)
Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 13 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, May 12, 2026, inspectors counted 15 dogs (12 adults · 3 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Mini Schnauzer, Standard Schnauzer. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.
| Kennel | Location | Why related | Dogs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Beachy | Mt Eaton, OH | Nearby · < 1 mi | 45 dogs | No notes |
| Daniel W Weaver – Adorable Pups | Dundee, OH | Nearby · 1 mi | 36 dogs | No notes |
| Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies | Dalton, OH | Nearby · 2 mi | 134 dogs | No notes |
| Mattie N Hershberger – Hiland Puppies | Fredericksburg, OH | Nearby · 2 mi | 27 dogs | 5 notes |
| Adora Puppies | Alexandria, OH | Same breed · Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 410 dogs | No notes |
| Adrian Helmuth – Admar Canines | Sugarcreek, OH | Same breed · Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 17 dogs | No notes |
| David E Miller | Fresno, OH | Same breed · Mini Schnauzer | 129 dogs | 3 notes |
| Katie L Mast – Rainbow View Pets | Millersburg, OH | Same breed · Mini Schnauzer | 180 dogs | No notes |
| Freeman S Raber – Rebar Puppies | Baltic, OH | Same breed · Standard Schnauzer | 224 dogs | No notes |
| Lamar M Zimmerman – Zimmerman Family Pets | Sardinia, OH | Same breed · Standard Schnauzer | 25 dogs | 6 notes |
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