Breeder Database / Iowa
Updated January 6, 2026

Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA

Wellman, Iowa

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA is linked to 16 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Pug
Latest inspectionJanuary 6, 2026
Latest Dog Count1615 adults · 1 puppy
USDA license42-A-1146
Cancelled 7/15/2026
Iowa license
Inspections on file16 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA is linked to 16 public inspection reports, carrying 5 inspector findings, from August 2014 to January 2026.

Across 15 inspections between August 2014 and January 2026, inspectors recorded between 16 dogs and 41 dogs at Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA. The most recent count was 16 dogs on January 6, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
August 15, 2014USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection40 dogs3 findings
October 15, 2015USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection29 dogs1 finding
January 14, 2016USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection33 dogsNone
May 11, 2016USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection24 dogsNone
February 13, 2017USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection37 dogsNone
January 10, 2018USDA 42-A-1146Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
March 6, 2018USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection36 dogsNone
April 24, 2019USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection41 dogsNone
April 19, 2022USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection32 dogsNone
June 21, 2023USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection21 dogsNone
July 24, 2023USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection20 dogs1 finding
October 3, 2023USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection19 dogsNone
December 20, 2023USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection25 dogsNone
July 15, 2024USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection18 dogsNone
January 28, 2025USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection19 dogsNone
January 6, 2026USDA 42-A-1146Routine inspection16 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

August 15, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1146

40 dogs recorded (27 adults · 13 puppies).

  • 2 y/o Pug (Rachel) eye mucus, tartar

    A black female pug 'Rachel' born 5/1/12 has an accumulation of cream-colored mucus covering both eyes. … The dog has a thick brown material coating the cheek teeth and a recessed gumline.

  • 4 y/o Pug (Eudora) sunken eye, tartar

    A black female pug 'Eudora' (053-563-279) born 4/3/10 has an abnormal right eye. The eye appears sunk in and much smaller than the left eye. … There is a heavy coating of brown material on both sides of the cheek teeth extending up to the gumline.

  • 6 y/o Pug (Barbara) sunken eye, tartar

    A fawn female pug 'Barbara' (010-773-026) born 1/31/08 has an abnormal left eye. The eye appears sunk in and much smaller than the right eye. … There is a heavy coating of light to dark brown matter on the both sides of the cheek teeth.

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October 15, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1146

29 dogs recorded (20 adults · 9 puppies).

  • Adult Pug (Herbie) abnormal eye (Repeat)

    An adult male fawn colored Pug named 'Herbie' and identified by microchip number (956000004241246) has an abnormal right eye. The right eye is more prominent and larger than the left eye. It has a greenish-yellow discharge coming from the eye and a crusty appearance around the bottom edge of the eyelid. The licensee stated the dog's eye was not currently being treated. The licensee also stated the dog was observed by the attending veterinarian during the annual facility inspection in May 2015. However, the licensee does not have any medical records from the attending veterinarian as to what the diagnosis is and what treatment plan is recommended. The abnormal appearance of the eye could be an indication of injury, infection or other medical issues, The licensee must have this animal examined by a veterinarian to obtain an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan. Documentation should be available for all medical problems. The diagnosis and any recommended treatment must be part of this documentation. The licensee must ensure all animals receive adequate veterinary care at all times. *The three female Pugs named Rachel (microchip 956000008485360), Eudora (microchip 053563279) and Barbara (microchip 010773026) that were listed under 2.40 (b)(2) on the previous inspection report received veterinary care.

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July 24, 2023 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1146

20 dogs recorded (20 adults · 0 puppies).

  • Pug (Miranda) overheated during exercise, died (Critical)

    On 8-July-2023, female pug "Miranda" MC#956000011835411 was let out to exercise for approximately under an hour and overheated resulting in her death. The weather forecast for this day according to The Weather Channel was a high of 79 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility representative states they supervised Miranda playing with family members in an outdoor exercise yard and was brought back inside the kennel when finished. An approximate ~5 minutes later a facility representative found her unresponsive in her primary enclosure. The representative tried to cool her off but Miranda passed away shortly after she was found before a veterinarian could be consulted. When climatic conditions present a threat to an animal's health or well-being, appropriate measures must be taken to alleviate the impact of those conditions. An animal may never be subjected to any combination of temperature, humidity, and time that is detrimental to the animal's health or well-being, taking into consideration such factors as the animal's age, species, breed, overall health status, and acclimation. The facility must ensure the animals are housed and exercised in appropriate climatic conditions at all time. The facility has since then taken appropriate action to avoid any dog from overheating. To be.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 5 problems across 16 visits, 1 of them a repeat of an earlier one. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, January 6, 2026, inspectors counted 16 dogs (15 adults · 1 puppy). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA raise?

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

What licences does Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA hold?

  • USDA licence 42-A-1146 — Cancelled 7/15/2026

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