Breeder Database / Nebraska
Updated April 28, 2026

Karen Kester – Medicine Creek Kennels

Cambridge, Nebraska

USDA licensedNebraska state records

Breeder snapshot

Karen Kester – Medicine Creek Kennels is linked to 18 public inspection reports from USDA and Nebraska.

Breed(s)

Newfoundland, Saint Bernard
Latest inspectionApril 28, 2026
Latest Dog Count5229 adults · 23 puppies
USDA license47-A-0612
Exp. 6/30/2029
Nebraska licenseKN1130
Inspections on file12 USDA · 6 Nebraska

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.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
June 25, 2015USDA 47-A-0612Pre-license inspection #199 dogsNone
October 29, 2015USDA 47-A-0612Routine inspection67 dogsNone
August 10, 2016USDA 47-A-0612Routine inspection49 dogsNone
September 7, 2017USDA 47-A-0612Routine inspection92 dogsNone
August 13, 2018USDA 47-A-0612Routine inspection86 dogsNone
June 25, 2019USDA 47-A-0612Routine inspection74 dogsNone
March 5, 2020USDA 47-A-0612Routine inspection82 dogsNone
June 15, 2021Nebraska KN1130Routine inspection83 dogs2 findings
October 6, 2021USDA 47-A-0612Routine inspection68 dogsNone
June 6, 2022Nebraska KN1130Routine inspection75 dogs1 finding
April 20, 2023USDA 47-A-0612Re-license inspection39 dogsNone
June 9, 2023USDA 47-A-0612Routine inspection25 dogsNone
June 29, 2023Nebraska KN1130Routine inspection28 dogsNone
June 4, 2024Nebraska KN1130Routine inspection48 dogsNone
May 22, 2025Nebraska KN1130Routine inspection73 dogsNone
July 10, 2025USDA 47-A-0612Routine inspection59 dogsNone
April 16, 2026USDA 47-A-0612Re-license inspection46 dogsNone
April 28, 2026Nebraska KN1130Routine inspection52 dogsNone

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.

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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.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

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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