35 total dogs
No findings
Judy & Steve Theisse — T Z Kennels
Mitchell, SD
Breeder Snapshot
Judy & Steve Theisse — T Z Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Mitchell, South Dakota. Pawthenticity has 20 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was February 24, 2026, with 6 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 3 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 6
- USDA Citations
- 3
- USDA License
- 46-A-0309
- USDA License Exp
- 12/23/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Judy & Steve Theisse — T Z Kennels raises the following breed(s): Chow Chow.
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.
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48 total dogsNo findings
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34 total dogsNo findings
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28 total dogs⚠️ Housing
“A gate to the outside run area next to the west side of the whelping building contained numerous strands of protruding fence wire into the run.”
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29 total dogs⚠️ Housing
“1) Exposed and chewed wood surfaces were observed on the interior side of the dog access door located on the west wall of the southwest enclosure in the whelping building.”
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28 total dogsNo findings
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32 total dogsNo findings
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24 total dogsNo findings
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23 total dogsNo findings
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15 total dogsNo findings
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21 total dogsNo findings
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25 total dogsNo findings
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23 total dogsNo findings
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21 total dogsNo findings
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7 total dogsNo findings
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7 total dogsNo findings
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7 total dogsNo findings
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7 total dogsNo findings
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6 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Judy & Steve Theisse — T Z Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Judy & Steve Theisse — T Z Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 46-A-0309. The license expiration date on file is 12/23/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Judy & Steve Theisse — T Z Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 6 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Judy & Steve Theisse — T Z Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 3 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Judy & Steve Theisse — T Z Kennels located?
Judy & Steve Theisse — T Z Kennels's facility is registered in Mitchell, SD according to USDA records.
Has Judy & Steve Theisse — T Z Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Judy & Steve Theisse — T Z Kennels's current USDA license is 46-A-0309. 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 & Steve Theisse — T Z Kennels'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.
