Breeder snapshot
Labrador Retriever breeder in Penn Yan, NY. 28 dogs at last count. New York inspectors cited 12 problems across 29 reports. Every report is free to read.
Mark Lippa – M & L Labrador Retrievers
Penn Yan, New York
New York state records
Breed(s)
Labrador Retriever
Exp. 3/2/2026
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Mark Lippa – M & L Labrador Retrievers is linked to 29 public inspection reports, carrying 12 inspector findings, from February 2011 to February 2026.
Across 21 inspections between February 2011 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 26 dogs and 82 dogs at Mark Lippa – M & L Labrador Retrievers. The most recent count was 28 dogs on February 25, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2011 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 40 dogs | None |
| March 6, 2012 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 52 dogs | None |
| February 15, 2013 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 75 dogs | None |
| March 5, 2014 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 40 dogs | 2 findings |
| March 21, 2014 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 40 dogs | None |
| March 12, 2015 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 53 dogs | 1 finding |
| April 6, 2015 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | Not recorded | None |
| March 7, 2016 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 37 dogs | 1 finding |
| April 12, 2016 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 54 dogs | None |
| March 7, 2017 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 59 dogs | 1 finding |
| March 20, 2017 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | Not recorded | None |
| February 15, 2018 | New York 123 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| March 5, 2018 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 63 dogs | None |
| February 21, 2019 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 82 dogs | 1 finding |
| April 8, 2019 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 56 dogs | None |
| February 4, 2020 | New York 123 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| February 6, 2020 | New York 123 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| February 14, 2020 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 68 dogs | None |
| April 13, 2021 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 51 dogs | 4 findings |
| June 4, 2021 | New York 123 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| June 15, 2021 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 26 dogs | 1 finding |
| June 18, 2021 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | Not recorded | None |
| February 2, 2022 | New York 123 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| February 10, 2022 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 45 dogs | 1 finding |
| March 14, 2022 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 48 dogs | None |
| February 27, 2023 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | None |
| March 1, 2024 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 37 dogs | None |
| February 27, 2025 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 27 dogs | None |
| February 25, 2026 | New York 123 | Routine inspection | 28 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
March 5, 2014 — Routine inspection, New York 123
40 dogs recorded (30 adults · 10 puppies).
- No written veterinary plan
No Vet Plan available for inspection
- No written exercise plan
No written Exercise Plan available for inspection
March 12, 2015 — Routine inspection, New York 123
53 dogs recorded (33 adults · 20 puppies).
- Veterinary plan missing procedures
Newly incorporated routine procedures not included in present veterinary plan.
March 7, 2016 — Routine inspection, New York 123
37 dogs recorded (31 adults · 6 puppies).
- Pups sold under eight weeks
Four pups sold / released from the pet dealer prior to being eight weeks of age
March 7, 2017 — Routine inspection, New York 123
59 dogs recorded (34 adults · 25 puppies).
- No current rabies proof for Maddie and Brandy (Critical)
No current, valid proof of rabies vaccinations for Maddie and Brandy
February 21, 2019 — Routine inspection, New York 123
82 dogs recorded (37 adults · 45 puppies).
- Cages with rusted lower bars
Multiple cages had minor to moderate rust on cage bars, especially portions near the floor, preventing proper and effective disinfection.
April 13, 2021 — Routine inspection, New York 123
51 dogs recorded (24 adults · 27 puppies).
- Cracked unsealed concrete, rusty doors
Concrete in kennel runs lack a sealant and have various cracks and divoits as well as some minor rust on at least 3 metal kennel run doors, both of which make proper and effective disinfection difficult to achieve.
- Crates too short for adults
Multiple dog crates were too short for adult dogs to where the dogs heads were touching top of crate. Owner has been working to changing crates to larger crates.
- Metal water buckets calcium buildup
Multiple metal water buckets have mild to moderate calcium build up
- Adult exams expired, puppies unlisted (Critical)
All adult health exams out of date/not within the past year and puppy liitter health exams missing unique ID list of puppies included in the litter exam.
June 15, 2021 — Routine inspection, New York 123
26 dogs recorded (26 adults).
- 29 adult dogs missing health exams (Critical)
All 29 adults (3 not on premises at time of inspection) missing current health exams.
February 10, 2022 — Routine inspection, New York 123
45 dogs recorded (29 adults · 16 puppies).
- Puppies sold before 8 weeks
Litter of 7 puppies sold 1 day before 8 weeks of age
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Mark Lippa – M & L Labrador Retrievers been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 12 problems across 29 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Mark Lippa – M & L Labrador Retrievers keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, February 25, 2026, inspectors counted 28 dogs (19 adults · 9 puppies · 1 other dog). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Mark Lippa – M & L Labrador Retrievers raise?
The records name Labrador Retriever. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Mark Lippa – M & L Labrador Retrievers hold?
- New York licence 123 — expires 3/2/2026
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