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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Karen Veurink – Dakota Kennels is linked to 19 public inspection reports, carrying 6 inspector findings, from May 2015 to June 2026.
Across 18 inspections between May 2015 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 47 dogs and 114 dogs at Karen Veurink – Dakota Kennels. The most recent count was 47 dogs on June 24, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
May 7, 2015
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
91 dogs
None
April 28, 2016
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
88 dogs
4 findings
May 11, 2017
USDA 46-B-0077
Attempted inspection
No access
None
July 13, 2017
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
80 dogs
2 findings
June 28, 2018
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
80 dogs
None
June 13, 2019
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
87 dogs
None
October 15, 2020
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
79 dogs
None
June 10, 2021
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
93 dogs
None
August 17, 2021
USDA 46-B-0077
Re-license inspection
86 dogs
None
February 8, 2022
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
104 dogs
None
November 4, 2022
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
110 dogs
None
April 26, 2023
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
109 dogs
None
December 7, 2023
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
114 dogs
None
June 26, 2024
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
60 dogs
None
July 17, 2024
USDA 46-B-0077
Re-license inspection
70 dogs
None
December 6, 2024
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
59 dogs
None
May 7, 2025
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
64 dogs
None
December 16, 2025
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
89 dogs
None
June 24, 2026
USDA 46-B-0077
Routine inspection
47 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
April 28, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 46-B-0077
88 dogs recorded (72 adults · 16 puppies).
Female French Bulldog long toenails
An adult Cream colored, French Bulldog, female, (ID#: 022821520) named "Biscuit" has extremely long toe nails on both back paws. The toe nails have grown to the point of curving around.
Brown and white French Bulldog red eyes
* An adult brown and white, French Bulldog, female, (ID# 016379527), named "Trixie" eyes were both extremely red. The sclera (the white portion of both eyes) were a bright red color. Blood vessels are visible within the sclera of both eyes. The left eye had clear drainage.
Female Cream French Bulldog facial lesions
* An adult Cream colored, French Bulldog, female, (ID#: 021275815), named "Mona Lisa" has two spots or lesions on the right of her face. The bigger spot was approximately 1 inch in diameter. There was no hair in the lesion or spot. The perimeter around the spot was dark in color. The color of the skin was pink to dark red. . The bare skin was moist. The dark area within the wound was oozing fluid. The small lesion or spot had hair loss. The lesion was approximately ½ inch in diameter. The hair or skin on the lower side or perimeter of the wound was dark. The center of the lesion or spot was dark red.
Cream male French Bulldog paw and face lesions
* An adult cream colored male, French Bulldog, (ID#: 079037362), named "Belles Red" had a lesion on the left paw and the left side of the face. The left paw had raised lesion on the dorsal surface between digits one and two. This lesion was approximately 0.5 inches wide by 1.0 inches long. There was no hair growth on the lesion. The lesion was damp and pink in color. The area around the lesion was dark red. The lesion on the left side of the dogs' face was approximately 1 inch in diameter. There was no hair growth in the lesion or spot. The spot was slightly damp. The skin was pink to dark within the lesion.
July 13, 2017 — Routine inspection, USDA 46-B-0077
80 dogs recorded (58 adults · 22 puppies).
Male Shih Tzu missing teeth, heavy calculus
A white and gray/black male Shih Tzu identified as “Hurley” (no microchip # available) was observed to be missing several teeth and had a large buildup of brown and tan debris/calculus on upper canine and upper cheek teeth. The buildup of debris/calculus material obscured normal teeth contours. Areas of gum recession and thickening were evident in areas of calculus buildup.
Male Shih Tzu gum recession, heavy calculus
A white and brown intact male Shih Tzu identified as “Romey” ( Microchip # 077 102-111, DOB 10-9-2011) was observed to have a buildup of brown and tan debris/calculus over the upper canine teeth and lower and upper cheek teeth. Reddening and recession of gum tissue were evident in areas of debris/calculus buildup over the upper canine teeth.
Has Karen Veurink – Dakota Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 6 problems across 19 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Karen Veurink – Dakota Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 24, 2026, inspectors counted 47 dogs (47 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Karen Veurink – Dakota Kennels raise?
The records name French Bulldog, Poochon, Poodle, Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Karen Veurink – Dakota Kennels 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.