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Dog breeder in Howe, IN. 28 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited no problems across 11 reports. Every report is free to read.
Howe, Indiana
Dog breeder in Howe, IN. 28 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited no problems across 11 reports. Every report is free to read.
Lavon & Cheryl Stutzman – Howe, IN is linked to 11 public inspection reports, from March 2016 to July 2026.
Across 11 inspections between March 2016 and July 2026, inspectors recorded between 11 dogs and 33 dogs at Lavon & Cheryl Stutzman – Howe, IN. The most recent count was 28 dogs on July 15, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2016 | USDA 32-A-0544 | Pre-license inspection #1 | 17 dogs | None |
| March 6, 2017 | USDA 32-A-0544 | Routine inspection | 31 dogs | None |
| March 14, 2018 | USDA 32-A-0544 | Routine inspection | 28 dogs | None |
| May 9, 2019 | USDA 32-A-0544 | Routine inspection | 29 dogs | None |
| January 13, 2022 | USDA 32-A-0544 | Re-license inspection | 25 dogs | None |
| February 22, 2022 | USDA 32-A-0544 | Routine inspection | 29 dogs | None |
| January 11, 2023 | USDA 32-A-0544 | Routine inspection | 14 dogs | None |
| January 11, 2024 | USDA 32-A-0544 | Routine inspection | 25 dogs | None |
| September 30, 2024 | USDA 32-A-0544 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | None |
| December 6, 2024 | USDA 32-A-0544 | Re-license inspection | 11 dogs | None |
| July 15, 2026 | USDA 32-A-0544 | Routine inspection | 28 dogs | None |
No. 11 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
At the most recent inspection on file, July 15, 2026, inspectors counted 28 dogs (11 adults · 17 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.
| Kennel | Location | Why related | Dogs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Wingard – Backcountry Kennels | Shipshewana, IN | Nearby · 2 mi | 41 dogs | No notes |
| Devon Yoder | Shipshewana, IN | Nearby · 2 mi | 45 dogs | No notes |
| Curtis Chupp | Shipshewana, IN | Nearby · 3 mi | 40 dogs | No notes |
| Gary Bontrager | Shipshewana, IN | Nearby · 3 mi | 57 dogs | No notes |
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