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German Shepherd breeder in Loogootee, IN. 24 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited no problems across 10 reports. Every report is free to read.
Loogootee, Indiana
German Shepherd breeder in Loogootee, IN. 24 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited no problems across 10 reports. Every report is free to read.
Lester D Knepp – Loogootee, IN is linked to 10 public inspection reports, from December 2016 to December 2025.
Across 10 inspections between December 2016 and December 2025, inspectors recorded between 13 dogs and 76 dogs at Lester D Knepp – Loogootee, IN. The most recent count was 24 dogs on December 1, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 6, 2016 | USDA 32-A-0590 | Pre-license inspection #2 | 13 dogs | None |
| May 11, 2017 | USDA 32-A-0590 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | None |
| April 26, 2018 | USDA 32-A-0590 | Routine inspection | 47 dogs | None |
| May 16, 2019 | USDA 32-A-0590 | Routine inspection | 76 dogs | None |
| June 1, 2021 | USDA 32-A-0590 | Routine inspection | 20 dogs | None |
| May 11, 2022 | USDA 32-A-0590 | Routine inspection | 38 dogs | None |
| December 8, 2023 | USDA 32-A-0590 | Re-license inspection | 30 dogs | None |
| January 11, 2024 | USDA 32-A-0590 | Routine inspection | 31 dogs | None |
| October 10, 2024 | USDA 32-A-0590 | Routine inspection | 21 dogs | None |
| December 1, 2025 | USDA 32-A-0590 | Routine inspection | 24 dogs | None |
No. 10 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
At the most recent inspection on file, December 1, 2025, inspectors counted 24 dogs (16 adults · 8 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name German Shepherd. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.
| Kennel | Location | Why related | Dogs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Raber – Viking Puppies | Loogootee, IN | Nearby · < 1 mi | 60 dogs | No notes |
| Cedar Lane Pets | Loogootee, IN | Nearby · < 1 mi | 30 dogs | No notes |
| Daniel L Stoll – Teddy Bear Playground | Loogootee, IN | Nearby · < 1 mi | 101 dogs | No notes |
| Hilltop Kennels | Loogootee, IN | Nearby · < 1 mi | 17 dogs | No notes |
| Amos J Schmucker – A & R Country Kennels | New Haven, IN | Same breed · German Shepherd | 27 dogs | 1 note |
| Gentle Puppies | Grabill, IN | Same breed · German Shepherd | 23 dogs | No notes |
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