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Dog breeder in Apple Creek, OH. 76 dogs at last count. USDA and Ohio inspectors cited 1 problem across 4 reports. Every report is free to read.
Apple Creek, Ohio
Dog breeder in Apple Creek, OH. 76 dogs at last count. USDA and Ohio inspectors cited 1 problem across 4 reports. Every report is free to read.
Joseph M Nisley – Apple Creek, OH is linked to 4 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from December 2023 to April 2026.
Across 3 inspections between December 2023 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 55 dogs and 76 dogs at Joseph M Nisley – Apple Creek, OH. The most recent count was 76 dogs on April 16, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2023 | USDA 31-A-0848 | Re-license inspection | 64 dogs | None |
| May 16, 2025 | Ohio CB002DAM | Routine inspection | 55 dogs | 1 finding |
| December 2, 2025 | USDA 31-A-0848 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| April 16, 2026 | Ohio CB002DAM | Routine inspection | 76 dogs | None |
55 dogs recorded (28 adults · 27 puppies).
One puppy sale record was lacking the buyer name and address. Licensee was able to correct this issue before inspection was complete. Corrected on: 5/16/2025
1 photograph taken by inspectors at Joseph M Nisley – Apple Creek, OH and attached to their reports.

May 16, 2025 — Ohio inspection (report PDF)
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 4 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, April 16, 2026, inspectors counted 76 dogs (38 adults · 38 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.
| Kennel | Location | Why related | Dogs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merle J Yoder | Apple Creek, OH | Nearby · < 1 mi | 33 dogs | 3 notes |
| Atlee D Miller – Grandeur Valley Puppies | Apple Creek, OH | Nearby · < 1 mi | 152 dogs | No notes |
| Alta Hostetler | Apple Creek, OH | Nearby · 1 mi | 34 dogs | No notes |
| Rebecca Troyer – Applecreek, OH | Apple Creek, OH | Nearby · 1 mi | 36 dogs | No notes |
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