Judy Maassen

Horrible Hundred> 1 USDA License

Rock Valley, IA

Breeder Snapshot

Judy Maassen is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Rock Valley, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 15 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was November 19, 2025, with 243 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 6 citations, including 1 critical violation. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 42-A-0760 from 2014 to 2017, and current license 42-A-1609 from 2018 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
243
USDA Citations
6
USDA License
42-A-1609
USDA License Exp
11/27/2027

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Judy Maassen raises the following breed(s): Basset Hound, Beagle, Chinese Shar-Pei, French Bulldog, Mini Schnauzer, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Shih Tzu.

Basset Hound
Beagle
Chinese Shar-Pei
French Bulldog
Mini Schnauzer
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Shih Tzu

Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, inspection reports, 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.

J Maassen Inc — USDA License 42-A-0760 (previous)
  1. 3 CITATIONS
    465 total dogs
    Unacceptable euthanasia methodFemale Shar-Pei swollen paw
    “Facility had listed on the Program of Veterinary CareA written plan, signed by a vet, for the animals' medical care. the routine method of euthanasia for the facility as ... Gunshot in brain at close range. ... gunshot is not an acceptable form of euthanasia when other methods can be used. ... In the middle barn there is a female Shar-pei, microchip number ... that has a large, red, swelling between the digits on the left front paw. Licensee said the dog has not been evaluated by a veterinarian.”
    Rusting wire on dog pens
    “In four of the buildings housing dogs, the enclosures have fronts and sections of their sides made of wire. The coating on the wire has been torn off by the dogs and the wire is rusting.”
    Chewed vinyl pen frames
    “In four of the buildings housing dogs, the enclosures are made with a vinyl frame that has been excessively chewed by the dogs. This damage allows dirt and food waste to penetrate the surface of the vinyl ...”
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  6. 2 CITATIONS
    359 total dogs
    10 y/o Shih Tzu (Confetti Cowgirl) tartar, red receding gums3 y/o Basset Hound (Custard) long nails2 y/o Basset Hound (Lucky Lady) long nails6 y/o Beagle (Texas Two Step) long nails2 y/o French Bulldog (Belle Olivia) ear hair loss, ear growth, waxy buildup
    “An black and white, female, Shih-Tzu born on 5/26/06 and identified by ... and 'Confetti Cowgirl' has a thick buildup of tarter covering the surface of its canine, front and cheek teeth. ... There are also areas of reddened gums and gum recession along the top of the cheek teeth. ... A tri-colored female Basset Hound, named 'Custard', born 6-28-2013, ... had excessively toe nails on all four paws. A tri-colored female Basset Hound, named 'Lucky Lady ', born 3-18-2015, ... right front paw had excessively long toe nails. A female tri-colored Beagle, named 'Texas Two Step', born 9-05-2010, ... two front paws had excessively long toe nails. ... A blue and white female French Bulldog, named 'Belle Olivia', born 1-16-2015, ... had moderate hair loss inside the right ear. There was a dark red growth approximately ½ inch in diameter in the ear canal. There was an accumulation of dark waxy material inside the ear canal around the growth.”
    Waste pits full of feces/fluid wasteStrong sewage odor
    “The under neath waste pits for the enclosures in the East Barn Kennel, housing 102 adult dogs, had an accumulation of fecal and fluid waste. There was a strong sewage order present inside the building.”
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Judy Maassen — USDA License 42-A-1609 (current)

Counts include adults and puppies. The dog-count color shows kennel size: green for smaller kennels, yellow for mid-size, and red for the largest (150 or more dogs). In the findings column, a red finding marks a critical citation.

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. Below is a summary of the concerns noted in the report(s):

2015: Use of gunshot at close range listed as primary euthanasia method and deemed unacceptable by USDA; dog found with large untreated paw swelling likely causing pain; unsafe housing.

Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judy Maassen a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Judy Maassen is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1609. The license expiration date on file is 11/27/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Judy Maassen have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 243 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Judy Maassen have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 6 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Judy Maassen located?
Judy Maassen's facility is registered in Rock Valley, IA according to USDA records.
Has Judy Maassen held more than one USDA license?
Judy Maassen's current USDA license is 42-A-1609. 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 Judy Maassen'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.

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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.

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