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Last Updated: Oct 2, 2026

Marvin L Oberholtzer – Mountain Trail Kennel

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

USDA licensedPennsylvania state records

Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Shippensburg, PA. 91 dogs at last count. USDA and Pennsylvania inspectors cited 1 problem across 30 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records
Latest inspectionSeptember 16, 2026
Latest Dog Count9159 adults · 32 puppies
USDA license23-A-0715
Exp. 2/12/2028
Pennsylvania license16974
Exp. 12/31/2026
Inspections on file10 USDA · 20 Pennsylvania

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Marvin L Oberholtzer – Mountain Trail Kennel is linked to 30 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from November 2018 to September 2026.

Across 30 inspections between November 2018 and September 2026, inspectors recorded between 19 dogs and 119 dogs at Marvin L Oberholtzer – Mountain Trail Kennel. The most recent count was 91 dogs on September 16, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
November 8, 2018Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection28 dogsNone
December 28, 2018Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection19 dogsNone
April 17, 2019Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection42 dogsNone
May 14, 2019Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection43 dogsNone
August 16, 2019Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection33 dogsNone
January 30, 2020USDA 23-A-0715Pre-license inspection #284 dogsNone
March 4, 2020Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection59 dogsNone
July 31, 2020Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection85 dogsNone
November 4, 2020USDA 23-A-0715Routine inspection54 dogsNone
February 19, 2021Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection67 dogsNone
August 18, 2021USDA 23-A-0715Routine inspection52 dogsNone
October 20, 2021Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection79 dogsNone
January 12, 2022USDA 23-A-0715Re-license inspection59 dogsNone
February 4, 2022Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection57 dogsNone
June 15, 2022USDA 23-A-0715Routine inspection96 dogsNone
August 18, 2022Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection108 dogsNone
February 14, 2023USDA 23-A-0715Routine inspection105 dogsNone
February 23, 2023Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection119 dogsNone
August 10, 2023Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection96 dogsNone
September 26, 2023USDA 23-A-0715Routine inspection94 dogsNone
March 14, 2024Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection73 dogsNone
August 7, 2024USDA 23-A-0715Routine inspection84 dogsNone
August 13, 2024Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection84 dogsNone
February 7, 2025USDA 23-A-0715Re-license inspection85 dogsNone
February 12, 2025Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection79 dogsNone
June 11, 2025USDA 23-A-0715Routine inspection116 dogsNone
August 6, 2025Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection84 dogs1 finding
October 8, 2025Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection84 dogsNone
March 10, 2026Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection113 dogsNone
September 16, 2026Pennsylvania 16974Routine inspection91 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

August 6, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 16974

84 dogs recorded (56 adults · 28 puppies).

  • Dog transferred without CVI

    Wardens viewed that the kennel owner had transferred 1 dog over 8 weeks of age from out of state that were not accompanied by a proper CVI as required.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Marvin L Oberholtzer – Mountain Trail Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 30 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Marvin L Oberholtzer – Mountain Trail Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, September 16, 2026, inspectors counted 91 dogs (59 adults · 32 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Marvin L Oberholtzer – Mountain Trail Kennel hold?

  • USDA licence 23-A-0715 — expires 2/12/2028
  • Pennsylvania licence 16974 — expires 12/31/2026

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