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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Josiah Wingard – Backcountry Kennels is linked to 5 public inspection reports, from October 2022 to February 2026.
Across 5 inspections between October 2022 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 30 dogs and 42 dogs at Josiah Wingard – Backcountry Kennels. The most recent count was 41 dogs on February 12, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
October 31, 2022
USDA 32-A-1010
Pre-license inspection
36 dogs
None
December 6, 2023
USDA 32-A-1010
Routine inspection
42 dogs
None
August 26, 2024
USDA 32-A-1010
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
July 8, 2025
USDA 32-A-1147
Pre-license inspection
39 dogs
None
February 12, 2026
USDA 32-A-1147
Routine inspection
41 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Josiah Wingard – Backcountry Kennels been cited by inspectors?
No. 5 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Josiah Wingard – Backcountry Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, February 12, 2026, inspectors counted 41 dogs (17 adults · 24 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Josiah Wingard – Backcountry Kennels raise?
The records name Havapoo. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Josiah Wingard – Backcountry 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.