Breeder Database / Illinois

Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Larry D Herschberger – Smokey Lane Kennel

Arthur, Illinois

USDA licensedIllinois state records

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Dog breeder in Arthur, IL. 75 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors noted 2 problems across 35 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

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Latest inspectionMarch 23, 2026

Latest Dog Count7555 adults · 20 puppies

USDA licenses — 2 on file33-A-0643, 33-A-0527

Illinois licenses — 3 on file022-244, 022-241, 022-119

Inspections on file35 USDA

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Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Larry D Herschberger – Smokey Lane Kennel is linked to 35 public inspection reports, from December 2014 to March 2026.

Across 35 inspections between December 2014 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 11 dogs and 147 dogs at Larry D Herschberger – Smokey Lane Kennel. The most recent count was 75 dogs on March 23, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
December 22, 2014	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	85 dogs	None
February 22, 2016	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	69 dogs	None
March 8, 2018	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	82 dogs	None
March 6, 2019	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	147 dogs	None
March 2, 2020	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	122 dogs	None
March 5, 2020	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	11 dogs	None
March 5, 2020	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	23 dogs	None
March 5, 2020	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	21 dogs	None
October 8, 2020	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	23 dogs	None
June 24, 2021	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	135 dogs	None
June 24, 2021	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	26 dogs	None
June 24, 2021	USDA 33-A-0527	New site inspection	26 dogs	None
September 15, 2021	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	45 dogs	None
March 29, 2022	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	66 dogs	None
March 29, 2022	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	30 dogs	None
March 29, 2022	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	33 dogs	None
March 29, 2022	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	110 dogs	None
December 8, 2022	USDA 33-A-0527	Re-license inspection	44 dogs	None
December 8, 2022	USDA 33-A-0527	Re-license inspection	64 dogs	None
December 8, 2022	USDA 33-A-0527	Re-license inspection	31 dogs	None
December 8, 2022	USDA 33-A-0527	Re-license inspection	55 dogs	None
August 7, 2023	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	88 dogs	None
February 28, 2024	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	28 dogs	None
March 12, 2024	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	62 dogs	None
April 22, 2024	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	36 dogs	None
September 17, 2024	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	73 dogs	None
March 13, 2025	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	74 dogs	None
April 15, 2025	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	59 dogs	None
May 7, 2025	USDA 33-A-0527	Routine inspection	29 dogs	None
November 19, 2025	USDA 33-A-0643	Pre-license inspection	22 dogs	None
November 19, 2025	USDA 33-A-0643	Pre-license inspection	70 dogs	None
November 19, 2025	USDA 33-A-0643	Pre-license inspection	88 dogs	None
February 17, 2026	USDA 33-A-0643	Routine inspection	56 dogs	None
March 19, 2026	USDA 33-A-0643	Routine inspection	16 dogs	None
March 23, 2026	USDA 33-A-0643	Routine inspection	75 dogs	None

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Larry D Herschberger – Smokey Lane Kennel been cited by inspectors?

No. 35 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.

How many dogs does Larry D Herschberger – Smokey Lane Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, March 23, 2026, inspectors counted 75 dogs (55 adults · 20 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Larry D Herschberger – Smokey Lane Kennel hold?

USDA licence 33-A-0643 — expires 12/2/2028
USDA licence 33-A-0527 — Cancelled 12/2/2025
Illinois licence 022-244
Illinois licence 022-241
Illinois licence 022-119

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