Kenneth Zimmerman — Rocky Ridge Kennels

Dundee, NY

Breeder Snapshot

Kenneth Zimmerman — Rocky Ridge Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Dundee, New York. Pawthenticity has 15 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was November 19, 2025, with 60 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 6 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
60
USDA Citations
6
USDA License
21-A-0171
USDA License Exp
6/3/2028

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Kenneth Zimmerman — Rocky Ridge Kennels raises the following breed(s): Shiba Inu.

Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, pet store records, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVIs). While we strive for accuracy, this information may not be accurate, current, or complete.

USDA Inspections

USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.

  1. 30 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “The licensee has expired drug Neopar lot # 7143 expired 9/13 and lot # 7135 expired 07/12 in the fridge with vaccines currently in use.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “Several of the pens have feces that are not falling through the wire mesh flooring.”
  2. 35 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “Two spaniels identified as "Rover" #A01643729 and "Misty" #04902031457 had ears that were dirty with an odor and need to be cleaned.”
    ⚠️ Enclosures
    “The outside runs are divided by wire mesh sides where the dogs have view of each other.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “Most of the feeders had a layer of grime and debris underneath the lip of the feeder.”

Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.

Records last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth Zimmerman — Rocky Ridge Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Kenneth Zimmerman — Rocky Ridge Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 21-A-0171. The license expiration date on file is 6/3/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Kenneth Zimmerman — Rocky Ridge Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 60 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Kenneth Zimmerman — Rocky Ridge Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 6 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Kenneth Zimmerman — Rocky Ridge Kennels located?
Kenneth Zimmerman — Rocky Ridge Kennels's facility is registered in Dundee, NY according to USDA records.
Has Kenneth Zimmerman — Rocky Ridge Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Kenneth Zimmerman — Rocky Ridge Kennels's current USDA license is 21-A-0171. If a previous license is listed in the profile header above, this breeder has held more than one USDA license over time.
Where can I view Kenneth Zimmerman — Rocky Ridge Kennels's original USDA inspection reports?
Every inspection on this profile links to the original USDA PDF — the same document inspectors filed. Click any inspection above to open the source report.

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Pawthenticity summarizes public inspection records from USDA APHIS to help people make informed decisions. The findings, citation codes, and dates shown are drawn directly from those records and reflect conditions documented on the inspection date(s) shown — they may not reflect current operations. Category and severity labels are our summary of the USDA's own findings, not independent judgments about a breeder. If you believe any information here is inaccurate or out of date, please submit a correction.

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