58 total dogs
No findings
Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot Kennel
Horrible Hundred> 1 USDA License> 2 Attempted Inspections
Millersburg, OH
Breeder Snapshot
Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Millersburg, Ohio. Pawthenticity has 14 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was May 15, 2023, with 25 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 7 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 31-A-0484 from 2014 to 2014, and current license 31-A-0577 from 2016 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 25
- USDA Citations
- 7
- USDA License
- 31-A-0577
- USDA License Exp
- 3/4/2026
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot Kennel raises the following breed(s): French Bulldog.
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.
Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot Kennel — USDA License 31-A-0484 (previous)
Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot Kennel — USDA License 31-A-0577 (current)
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78 total dogsNo findings
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62 total dogsNo findings
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78 total dogsNo findings
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Attempted
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Attempted
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59 total dogsNo findings
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82 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATION59 total dogsFrench Bulldog raised red leg spot
“A female French Bulldog ID #30 has a quarter sized raised area on the right front leg. ... The skin in this area was a purplish red, with some hair on this spot.”
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2 CITATIONS66 total dogsChewed feeders and plastic dividersWorn birthing mats
“At least 80% of the self feeders have excessive chew damage ... 2 enclosures utilizing a piece of plastic to maintain a whelpingGiving birth to puppies. area that had excessive chew damage. This has led to multiple jagged edges ... At least 80% of the primary enclosures that contained carpets used for whelping mats had frayed edges and were excessively worn.”
Frozen water bowls“There are a total of 3 outdoor enclosures at this facility, housing a total of 13 dogs, that had water receptacles which contained an approximate 2 inch layer of ice at the top of the bowl.”
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1 CITATION40 total dogsFecal testing not done on vet schedule
“The facility has not conducted fecal testing in accordance with a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian.”
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40 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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2 CITATIONS25 total dogsDirty dog food storage tub
“There was an excessive accumulation of a brown film of organic matter dusted with white powder coating the inside walls of a plastic storage tub used for dog food storage.”
Hair buildup on pen wires“All of the enclosures in the indoor housing facility have an excessive accumulation of hair wrapped around wires of the paneling. This organic debris hangs approximately 2' from the bottom of the wires.”
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: Rusty scissors likely used for tail docking; puppies sold to pet store without required veterinary inspection records; repeated breeding without required veterinary health certification
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 31-A-0577. The license expiration date on file is 3/4/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 25 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot Kennel 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 Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot Kennel located?
Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot Kennel's facility is registered in Millersburg, OH according to USDA records.
Has Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot Kennel's current USDA license is 31-A-0577. 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 Marvin Yoder – Willow Lot 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.
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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.
