Breeder Database / South Dakota
Updated June 24, 2026

Karen Veurink – Dakota Kennels

Harrison, South Dakota

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Karen Veurink – Dakota Kennels is linked to 19 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

French Bulldog, Poochon, Poodle, Shih Tzu
Latest inspectionJune 24, 2026
Latest Dog Count4747 adults · 0 puppies
USDA license46-B-0077
Exp. 11/10/2027
South Dakota license
Inspections on file19 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

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
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
May 7, 2015USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection91 dogsNone
April 28, 2016USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection88 dogs4 findings
May 11, 2017USDA 46-B-0077Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
July 13, 2017USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection80 dogs2 findings
June 28, 2018USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection80 dogsNone
June 13, 2019USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection87 dogsNone
October 15, 2020USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection79 dogsNone
June 10, 2021USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection93 dogsNone
August 17, 2021USDA 46-B-0077Re-license inspection86 dogsNone
February 8, 2022USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection104 dogsNone
November 4, 2022USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection110 dogsNone
April 26, 2023USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection109 dogsNone
December 7, 2023USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection114 dogsNone
June 26, 2024USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection60 dogsNone
July 17, 2024USDA 46-B-0077Re-license inspection70 dogsNone
December 6, 2024USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection59 dogsNone
May 7, 2025USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection64 dogsNone
December 16, 2025USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection89 dogsNone
June 24, 2026USDA 46-B-0077Routine inspection47 dogsNone

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.

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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.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

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?

  • USDA licence 46-B-0077 — expires 11/10/2027

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