Linda Swarr – Joy Kennels is linked to 9 public inspection reports from USDA.
Breed(s)
Samoyed
Latest inspectionJuly 21, 2026Latest Dog Count2828 adultsUSDA license35-A-0399
Exp. 6/22/2028
Wisconsin licenseInspections on file9 USDA
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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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.
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
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)
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.