40 total dogs
No findings
Lyndal Swartzentruber
Horrible Hundred
Pocahontas, AR
Breeder Snapshot
Lyndal Swartzentruber is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Pawthenticity has 8 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2021. The most recent was April 23, 2025, with 51 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 7 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 51
- USDA Citations
- 7
- USDA License
- 71-A-1412
- USDA License Exp
- 4/26/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Lyndal Swartzentruber raises the following breed(s): Bichon Frise, Mini Poodle, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Poodle, Yorkie.
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.
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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30 total dogsNo findings
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4 CITATIONS56 total dogsBichon Frise (Prissy) matted hair, hair lossYorkie (Rocky Top's Jenna) hair loss around eyes
“Prissy ... a female Bichon Frise had many small matts or clumps of hair on her body, face and feet. The back and sides have areas of missing or very thin hair. ... Rocky Top's Jenna, a female Yorkshire Terrier ... had an area of hair loss around both her eyes. The skin appeared moist in this area and the dog appeared to have some discomfort when in a brighter light.”
Puppies missing ID“In the building is a litter of three 7 week old puppies who have no identification on them. ... Live puppies or kittens, less than 16 weeks of age, shall be identified.”
Dirty water bowlMuddy water“In the outdoor enclosure is a water bowl that has a dark coating of grime on the interior surface. The water is also muddy from the dogs walking in it.”
Excessive feces in pensGravel in shelters“In many of the enclosures on the outside part of the building, there is an excessive amount of feces ... There are 2 outdoor enclosures with Corgis in them. In one enclosure there is a large amount of gravel in the dog shelters ... The gravel makes it difficult to clean and sanitize the shelter.”
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68 total dogsNo findings
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2 CITATIONS68 total dogs7 y/o dog (Lani) tartar2 y/o Mini Poodle (Fred) matted hair7 y/o Poodle (Sadie) matted hair, long nails, tartar2 y/o Bichon mix (Rainbow Fluffy) matted hair
“Three dogs had excessively matted hair and one dog had an excessive amount of hard material on the molars. Lani ... has an excessive amount of hard brown and gray material on most of her teeth. The molars are entirely coated with this material. ... Fred ... a male red Miniature Poodle, has excessively matted and twisted hair on his face, head, body, legs and feet. Sadie ... has excessively matted and twisted hair on her body, legs, feet, head and face. The toenails are also excessively long and are curling under. The molars have an excessive amount of hard, brown and gray material coating on them. ... Rainbow Fluffy ... a white Bichon mix had excessively matted and twisted hair on her face, head, body, legs and feet.”
Vet care plan missing preventive care details“The Program of Veterinary CareA written plan, signed by a vet, for the animals' medical care. does not include plans for preventative care and treatment to ensure healthy and unmatted hair coats, properly trimmed nails, and clean and healthy eyes, ears, skin, and teeth.”
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59 total dogsNo findings
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51 total dogsNo findings
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):
2024: Severely matted dogs; patchy hair loss; excessive feces, including dried waste left for multiple days on wire flooring; grimy water bowls.
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
The Humane Society's Horrible Hundred report is the result of extensive research and investigation. Please consider supporting the Humane Society's efforts with a donation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lyndal Swartzentruber a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Lyndal Swartzentruber is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 71-A-1412. The license expiration date on file is 4/26/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Lyndal Swartzentruber have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 51 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Lyndal Swartzentruber have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 7 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Lyndal Swartzentruber located?
Lyndal Swartzentruber's facility is registered in Pocahontas, AR according to USDA records.
Has Lyndal Swartzentruber held more than one USDA license?
Lyndal Swartzentruber's current USDA license is 71-A-1412. 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 Lyndal Swartzentruber'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.
Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
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.
