Breeder snapshot
Dog breeder in Cambridge, NE. 52 dogs at last count. USDA and Nebraska inspectors cited 3 problems across 18 reports. Every report is free to read.
Karen Kester – Medicine Creek Kennels
Cambridge, Nebraska
USDA licensedNebraska state records
Breed(s)
Newfoundland, Saint Bernard
Exp. 6/30/2029
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Karen Kester – Medicine Creek Kennels is linked to 18 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from June 2015 to April 2026.
Across 18 inspections between June 2015 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 25 dogs and 99 dogs at Karen Kester – Medicine Creek Kennels. The most recent count was 52 dogs on April 28, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2015 | USDA 47-A-0612 | Pre-license inspection #1 | 99 dogs | None |
| October 29, 2015 | USDA 47-A-0612 | Routine inspection | 67 dogs | None |
| August 10, 2016 | USDA 47-A-0612 | Routine inspection | 49 dogs | None |
| September 7, 2017 | USDA 47-A-0612 | Routine inspection | 92 dogs | None |
| August 13, 2018 | USDA 47-A-0612 | Routine inspection | 86 dogs | None |
| June 25, 2019 | USDA 47-A-0612 | Routine inspection | 74 dogs | None |
| March 5, 2020 | USDA 47-A-0612 | Routine inspection | 82 dogs | None |
| June 15, 2021 | Nebraska KN1130 | Routine inspection | 83 dogs | 2 findings |
| October 6, 2021 | USDA 47-A-0612 | Routine inspection | 68 dogs | None |
| June 6, 2022 | Nebraska KN1130 | Routine inspection | 75 dogs | 1 finding |
| April 20, 2023 | USDA 47-A-0612 | Re-license inspection | 39 dogs | None |
| June 9, 2023 | USDA 47-A-0612 | Routine inspection | 25 dogs | None |
| June 29, 2023 | Nebraska KN1130 | Routine inspection | 28 dogs | None |
| June 4, 2024 | Nebraska KN1130 | Routine inspection | 48 dogs | None |
| May 22, 2025 | Nebraska KN1130 | Routine inspection | 73 dogs | None |
| July 10, 2025 | USDA 47-A-0612 | Routine inspection | 59 dogs | None |
| April 16, 2026 | USDA 47-A-0612 | Re-license inspection | 46 dogs | None |
| April 28, 2026 | Nebraska KN1130 | Routine inspection | 52 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
June 15, 2021 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN1130
83 dogs recorded (48 adults · 35 puppies).
- Several dogs beginning matting
In process of shaving and grooming of all dogs, several are in beginnning stags of matting.
- Improper fencing for six dogs
Inproper fencing being used for six dogs will need to be replaced but is not harmful to dogs.
June 6, 2022 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN1130
75 dogs recorded (45 adults · 30 puppies).
- Grasses and weeds over 8 inches
Grasses and weeds inexcess of 8 inches in pens with gravel/dirt surfaces.
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Karen Kester – Medicine Creek Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 18 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Karen Kester – Medicine Creek Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 28, 2026, inspectors counted 52 dogs (29 adults · 23 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Karen Kester – Medicine Creek Kennels raise?
The records name Newfoundland, Saint Bernard. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Karen Kester – Medicine Creek Kennels hold?
- USDA licence 47-A-0612 — expires 6/30/2029
- Nebraska licence KN1130
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