147 total dogs
No findings
Joseph H & Bernita M Berntsen Living Trust
La Harpe, KS
Multiple Licenses at AddressHorrible Hundred
Breeder Snapshot
Joseph H & Bernita M Berntsen Living Trust is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in La Harpe, Kansas. Pawthenticity has 6 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2022. The most recent was September 2, 2025, with 102 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 1 citation. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 102
- USDA Citations
- 1
- USDA License
- 48-A-2254
- USDA License Exp
- 11/29/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Joseph H & Bernita M Berntsen Living Trust raises the following breed(s): English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Giant Schnauzer, Great Dane, Poodle, Pug, Standard Poodle.
Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, pet store records, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVIs). While we strive for accuracy, this information may not be accurate, current, or complete.
USDA Inspections
USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.
Joseph H & Bernita M Berntsen Living Trust — USDA License 48-A-2254
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173 total dogsNo findings
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20 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“Vaccinations and medications listed on the program of veterinary care (PVC) are not being completely followed.”
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193 total dogsNo findings
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117 total dogsNo findings
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102 total dogsNo findings
Other USDA licenses at this address
USDA License 48-A-0907 (Bernita Berntsen Carleen Berntsen) is listed at the same address. This licensee's inspection reports are shown below for transparency.
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170 total dogsNo findings
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183 total dogsNo findings
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210 total dogsNo findings
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161 total dogsNo findings
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155 total dogsNo findings
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152 total dogsNo findings
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164 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
Horrible Hundred
The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joseph H & Bernita M Berntsen Living Trust a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Joseph H & Bernita M Berntsen Living Trust is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 48-A-2254. The license expiration date on file is 11/29/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Joseph H & Bernita M Berntsen Living Trust have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 102 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Joseph H & Bernita M Berntsen Living Trust have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 1 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Joseph H & Bernita M Berntsen Living Trust located?
Joseph H & Bernita M Berntsen Living Trust's facility is registered in La Harpe, KS according to USDA records.
Has Joseph H & Bernita M Berntsen Living Trust held more than one USDA license?
Joseph H & Bernita M Berntsen Living Trust's current USDA license is 48-A-2254. If a previous license is listed in the profile header above, this breeder has held more than one USDA license over time.
Where can I view Joseph H & Bernita M Berntsen Living Trust's original USDA inspection reports?
Every inspection on this profile links to the original USDA PDF — the same document inspectors filed. Click any inspection above to open the source report.
Pawthenticity summarizes public inspection records from USDA APHIS to help people make informed decisions. The findings, citation codes, and dates shown are drawn directly from those records and reflect conditions documented on the inspection date(s) shown — they may not reflect current operations. Category and severity labels are our summary of the USDA's own findings, not independent judgments about a breeder. If you believe any information here is inaccurate or out of date, please submit a correction.
