Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk Kennels

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Walhonding, OH

Breeder Snapshot

Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Walhonding, Ohio. Pawthenticity has 20 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was July 9, 2025, with 18 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 21 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 31-A-0375 from 2014 to 2014, and current license 31-A-0552 from 2015 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
18
USDA Citations
21
USDA License
31-A-0552
USDA License Exp
7/28/2026

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk Kennels raises the following breed(s): Golden Retriever, Pomeranian, Siberian Husky.

Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Siberian Husky

Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, inspection reports, 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.

Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk Kennels — USDA License 31-A-0375 (previous)
  1. 2 CITATIONS
    96 total dogs
    Pens too short
    “There are three Huskie's housed in separate enclosures. The height of the enclosures are not at least 6 inches above the dog's heads when they are standing or sitting fully erect. ... These animals were notices sitting with their heads down and not in a comfortable normal position.”
    Not enough exercise spaceNo vet-approved exercise plan
    “There are three Huskie's housed in separate enclosures. These enclosures do not provide the dogs with the required two times the floor space for regular exercise. In addition, they do not have an exercise plan, approved in writing from the attending veterinarian, for the facility.”
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Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk Kennels — USDA License 31-A-0552 (current)
  1. 1 CITATION
    No valid USDA license
    “The facility is currently conducting regulated activity without a valid USDA license. ... Documentation was obtained from a broker confirming that this facility wholesaled puppies to the broker on several occasions ... they have not obtained a new license and is unable to conduct regulated activity at this time.”
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  4. 2 CITATIONS
    84 total dogs
    Ultrasonic dental scaler used without vet guidance
    “the Licensee stated that he had used it one time on a dog ... the dog was awake and not under any anesthetics or tranquilizers while using the scalier ... his Attending Veterinarian was not aware that he had obtained or used the scalier.”
    Rusty pipes in pens
    “There is an excessive amount of rust on a lixit pipe inside the last enclosure in the large breed whelpingGiving birth to puppies. area. In addition, the bottom pipe framing in the large breed area on the non-whelping side of the kennel has an excessive amount of rust in about 75% of the enclosures. The areas with excessive rust can not be properly cleaned or sanitized.”
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  8. 5 CITATIONS
    31 total dogs
    Dirty facility surfacesStrong odor
    “The facilities overall cleanness is insufficient. There is dust, dirt, debris, hair and cobwebs on the inside of the building structural supports, fixtures, walls and ceilings. ... The odor within the facility was strong enough to make the inspectors eyes and throat feel irritated and itchy.”
    Pen had large hole
    “one internal enclosure ... had a hole at the bottom of the enclosure large enough for the husky female contained therein to stick her head through.”
    Dirty washdownsStrong odor
    “All of the wash downs in the puppy and adult area ... has a significant build up of mineral deposits, feces, food waste, dirt and debris adhered to/built up on its surface. ... The odor within the facility was strong enough to make the inspectors eyes and throat feel irritated and itchy.”
    Dirty pensDirty water lines
    “All enclosures containing dogs inside the 'barn area' and outdoor sheltering structures ... had a moderate to excessive accumulation of black/brown, food waste, mineral deposit, dirt and debris ... The Lixit system also had a significant build up a mineral deposits, dirt and debris ... most of the Lixit tubing ... had an excessive accumulation of fly spotting/feces, dirt, cobwebs and hair build up.”
    Overgrown grass/weeds around pens
    “During todays inspection, there were several areas with overgrown grass and/or weeds around the outside perimeter of the enclosures.”
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  12. 2 CITATIONS
    53 total dogs
    Dogs not separated from horsesHorse waste next to kennel
    “Three horses were observed coming out of the barn that is located next to the 15 dogs ... The horses and dogs could come into contact with each other. In addition horse waste was observed collecting next to the kennel area.”
    Dirty pen wall
    “There is a mixture of dirt, grease and other excretaAnimal waste — urine and feces. accumulating on the interior wood wall of one enclosure. Four dogs are in contact with the affected surfaces located in outdoor housing. The affected area covers approximately 10 to 20 percent of the interior wall area.”
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  13. 4 CITATIONS
    25 total dogs
    Expired medicationImproperly labeled medication
    “There are 2 containers of medications ... not suitable for use. A bottle of pyrantel pamoate expired 05/2023. A container of Probios expired 10/26/2018. The licensee reports the container no longer holds Probios, but rather another product, of which the name and expiration date are not transcribed onto the container.”
    Pen did not securely contain dog
    “The primary enclosure failed to contain an animal securely. A female Golden Retriever ... escaped from her outside enclosure during the inspection. She climbed up the front gate and squeezed herself between the top bar of the gate and some loosened wire paneling.”
    DirectWater not available
    “Water was not available to two dogs at the time of the inspection. A male Golden Retriever ... and a female Golden Retriever ... had an empty bucket in their outside enclosure. ... When they were given fresh water to drink, they both drank eagerly ... for at least 2 minutes.”
    Pomeranian (Trixie) matted hairGolden Retriever (Ashley) matted hair
    “A female Pomeranian (Trixie ... ) and a female Golden Retriever (Ashley ... ) had heavy matted hair behind both ears. Trixie also had a few mats along her topline.”
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  15. 1 CITATION
    32 total dogs
    RepeatPomeranian (Trixie) matted hairPomeranian matted hairPomeranian (Fiesty) matted hair
    “Three dogs had matted hair upon inspection. A female Pomeranian (Trixie ... ) had mats along her back and a few smaller mats in the groin area. ... A male Pomeranian ... had mats on the right shoulder, the tail, and behind the right ear. A Pomeranian (Fiesty ... ) had matted clumps of hair behind both ears.”
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  16. USDA action
    Official warning
    USDA issued an official warning after finding dogs did not have continuous access to drinking water (July 2023).
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  20. 3 CITATIONS
    18 total dogs
    Incomplete disposition records
    “The licensee is not maintaining complete records of disposition. ... 10 puppies, were missing information ... Additionally, no disposition records were created for approximately 3 adult Golden Retrievers retired from the facility.”
    Fecal and heartworm testing not done
    “The facility is not following the Program of Vet CareA written plan, signed by a vet, for the animals' medical care. (PVC) for fecal and heartworm sample testing. ... The facility had no record of these tests performed since July 2023. ... testing had been performed and it was not.”
    Missing vaccine records
    “A medical record was not created for adult dogs for vaccination against distemper and parvovirus. ... there is no written record documenting administration of said vaccines for either 2024 or 2025. ... records must include the names and dates of all vaccines given.”
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Counts include adults and puppies. The dog-count color shows kennel size: green for smaller kennels, yellow for mid-size, and red for the largest (150 or more dogs). In the findings column, a red finding marks a critical citation.

Horrible Hundred

The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns. Below is a summary of the concerns noted in the report(s):

2023: Leroy threatened to kill a dog when flooring violations were documented.

Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 31-A-0552. The license expiration date on file is 7/28/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 18 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 21 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk Kennels located?
Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk Kennels's facility is registered in Walhonding, OH according to USDA records.
Has Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk Kennels's current USDA license is 31-A-0552. 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 Leroy E Yoder — Mohawk 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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