116 total dogs
No findings
Marlin Zimmerman – Turkey Hill Kennel
Horrible Hundred> 2 Attempted Inspections
East Earl, PA
Breeder Snapshot
Marlin Zimmerman is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in East Earl, Pennsylvania. Pawthenticity has 21 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was March 12, 2025, with 88 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 9 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 88
- USDA Citations
- 9
- USDA License
- 23-A-0268
- USDA License Exp
- 8/25/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Marlin Zimmerman – Turkey Hill Kennel raises the following breed(s): Maltese.
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 CITATION103 total dogsMissing official dog identification
“Two maltese females, 16 weeks of age ... did not have official identification such as a tag, tattoo or microchip.”
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87 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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1 CITATIONAttempted · Repeat
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92 total dogsNo findings
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102 total dogsNo findings
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99 total dogsNo findings
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89 total dogsNo findings
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99 total dogsNo findings
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85 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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108 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATION89 total dogsMissing vaccine records
“There were no dates for the administration of distemper and parvovirus vaccines for the adult dogs. ... Licensee must keep and maintain records of the names and dates of all vaccines and treatments given to adult dogs.”
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95 total dogsNo findings
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88 total dogsNo findings
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2 CITATIONS88 total dogsPuppy cage cards missing unique ID numbers
“The cage cards on the primary enclosures for 20 puppies did not include a unique number identifying each puppy.”
Missing vaccine records“There were no dates recorded for when the annual parvovirus and distemper vaccines were last given since 2022 for the adult dogs.”
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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1 CITATION105 total dogsPens not sanitized often enough
“The facility representative disclosed that primary enclosures for dogs are spot-cleaned daily using a detergent, but are sanitized monthly with a disinfectant. Primary enclosures must be sanitized at least once every 2 weeks ...”
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102 total dogsNo findings
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88 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):
2013: Dogs living in darkness; Inadequate cage space; Poor ventilation
2014: Repeat USDA violation; Housekeeping issue; No documented violations
2015: High ammonia levels; Required vet check; Six state warnings
2017: Ten warnings for poor conditions; Eight vet checks ordered; Dark enclosures
2023: Repeated required veterinary checks (8x ordered 2010–2016); multiple citations/warnings (≥10)
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marlin Zimmerman – Turkey Hill Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Marlin Zimmerman – Turkey Hill Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 23-A-0268. The license expiration date on file is 8/25/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Marlin Zimmerman – Turkey Hill Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 88 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Marlin Zimmerman – Turkey Hill Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 9 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Marlin Zimmerman – Turkey Hill Kennel located?
Marlin Zimmerman – Turkey Hill Kennel's facility is registered in East Earl, PA according to USDA records.
Has Marlin Zimmerman – Turkey Hill Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Marlin Zimmerman – Turkey Hill Kennel's current USDA license is 23-A-0268. 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 Marlin Zimmerman – Turkey Hill Kennel'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.
