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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Julia Eicher – West Wind Farms is linked to 5 public inspection reports, carrying 4 inspector findings, from May 2024 to June 2026.
Across 4 inspections between May 2024 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 19 dogs and 30 dogs at Julia Eicher – West Wind Farms. The most recent count was 30 dogs on June 3, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
May 2, 2024
USDA 32-A-1098
Pre-license inspection
19 dogs
None
June 18, 2025
USDA 32-A-1098
Attempted inspection
No access
None
August 5, 2025
USDA 32-A-1098
Routine inspection
23 dogs
4 findings
February 24, 2026
USDA 32-A-1098
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
June 3, 2026
USDA 32-A-1098
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
August 5, 2025 — Routine inspection, USDA 32-A-1098
23 dogs recorded (9 adults · 14 puppies).
Brokering without USDA license
The facility is conducting regulated brokering activity without a valid brokers license from USDA APHIS Animal Care under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The facility has brokered two puppies in the past three weeks and is in the process of trying to sell another puppy that she obtained from another breeder. Conducting brokering activity without a valid USDA brokers license doesn't ensure the licensee is approved for that specific brokering activity. Continuing to conduct brokering activity without a valid brokers license is a violation of the Animal Welfare Act. The customer must either stop all brokering activity or must obtain a USDA brokering license. NO BROKERING ACTIVITIES MAY BE CONDUCTED UNTIL A LICENSE IS OBTAINED. Correct starting on 8/5/25.
Disposition records missing for puppies
The licensee sold two puppies approximately three weeks ago, but does not have any records documenting those sales. Not having disposition records (APHIS Form 7006) for those dogs doesn't allow APHIS officials to be able to track the movement of dogs through the kennel. All disposition records (APHIS Form 7006) must be documented for every dog. Correct starting on 8/5/25.
No contingency plan
The licensee does not currently have a contingency plan in place. Not having a contingency plan doesn't ensure the facility will be prepared in the event of an emergency or disaster. The licensee must complete the contingency plan in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Animal Welfare Act. Correct by 9/5/25.
German Shepherd puppies escaped enclosure
Prior to the inspection even starting, I observed three german shepherd puppies running around the yard. At the start of the inspection, it was determined the puppies escaped their enclosure. Their outdoor part of their enclosure was at the end of the building. The fence post for their enclosure was not stable and was pushed/slid off the cement surface and the side of the enclosure was able to swing open like a gate allowing the pups to escape. Housing facilities that are not structurally sound and allow for the dogs to escape does not ensure the safety and welfare of the dogs. The dogs could get preyed on by another animal, hit by a car, or injured/killed in a number of ways. The enclosure must be fixed so it contains the dogs securely. Correct starting on 8/5/25.
Has Julia Eicher – West Wind Farms been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 4 problems across 5 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Julia Eicher – West Wind Farms keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 3, 2026, inspectors counted 30 dogs (19 adults · 11 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Julia Eicher – West Wind Farms raise?
The records name German Shepherd, Yorkie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Julia Eicher – West Wind Farms 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.