Breeder Database / Wisconsin

Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Linda Swarr – Joy Kennels

Curtiss, Wisconsin

USDA licensedWisconsin state records

Breeder snapshot

Samoyed breeder in Curtiss, WI. 28 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors noted 2 problems across 9 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Samoyed

Latest inspectionJuly 21, 2026

Latest Dog Count2828 adults

USDA license35-A-0399

Exp. 6/22/2028

Wisconsin license468105

Inspections on file9 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Linda Swarr – Joy Kennels is linked to 9 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from June 2017 to July 2026.

Across 7 inspections between June 2017 and July 2026, inspectors recorded between 16 dogs and 48 dogs at Linda Swarr – Joy Kennels. The most recent count was 28 dogs on July 21, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
June 21, 2017	USDA 35-A-0399	Pre-license inspection #1	19 dogs	None
November 20, 2017	USDA 35-A-0399	Attempted inspection	No access	None
December 6, 2017	USDA 35-A-0399	Routine inspection	16 dogs	None
April 1, 2019	USDA 35-A-0399	Attempted inspection	No access	None
June 25, 2019	USDA 35-A-0399	Routine inspection	22 dogs	None
April 12, 2022	USDA 35-A-0399	Routine inspection	29 dogs	1 finding
June 1, 2022	USDA 35-A-0399	Re-license inspection	48 dogs	None
June 5, 2025	USDA 35-A-0399	Re-license inspection	33 dogs	None
July 21, 2026	USDA 35-A-0399	Routine inspection	28 dogs	None

What inspectors wrote

April 12, 2022 — Routine inspection, USDA 35-A-0399

29 dogs recorded (22 adults · 7 puppies).

Five 16-week-old dogs missing USDA tags
The licensee uses tags for official USDA identification however, five 16 week old dogs are not identified with an official USDA tag. Lack of official identification doesn't ensure for the proper identification and tracking of the animals. The licensee must ensure that all dogs are identified with an official tag. Correct by April 26, 2022.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Linda Swarr – Joy Kennels been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 9 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Linda Swarr – Joy Kennels keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, July 21, 2026, inspectors counted 28 dogs (28 adults). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Linda Swarr – Joy Kennels raise?

The records name Samoyed. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Linda Swarr – Joy Kennels hold?

USDA licence 35-A-0399 — expires 6/22/2028
Wisconsin licence 468105

Is anyone else licensed at this address?

1 other licence has been recorded at the address used by Linda Swarr – Joy Kennels:

Linette Joy Swarr — USDA licence 35-A-0370 (2015 – 2016)

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