Breeder Database / Pennsylvania

Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Mary J Shirk – Whispering Brook Puppies

McClure, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania state records

Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in McClure, PA. 55 dogs at last count. Pennsylvania inspectors cited no problems across 16 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records

Latest inspectionApril 15, 2026

Latest Dog Count5540 adults · 15 puppies

USDA license

Pennsylvania license16402

Exp. 12/31/2026

Inspections on file16 Pennsylvania

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Mary J Shirk – Whispering Brook Puppies is linked to 16 public inspection reports, from October 2018 to April 2026.

Across 16 inspections between October 2018 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 24 dogs and 71 dogs at Mary J Shirk – Whispering Brook Puppies. The most recent count was 55 dogs on April 15, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
October 3, 2018	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	32 dogs	None
June 7, 2019	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	24 dogs	None
November 19, 2019	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	67 dogs	None
January 17, 2020	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	59 dogs	None
December 3, 2020	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	65 dogs	None
March 11, 2021	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	48 dogs	None
September 16, 2021	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	52 dogs	None
April 14, 2022	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	67 dogs	None
September 27, 2022	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	64 dogs	None
March 21, 2023	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	59 dogs	None
September 13, 2023	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	59 dogs	None
February 6, 2024	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	62 dogs	None
August 29, 2024	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	64 dogs	None
March 27, 2025	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	71 dogs	None
September 24, 2025	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	61 dogs	None
April 15, 2026	Pennsylvania 16402	Routine inspection	55 dogs	None

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Mary J Shirk – Whispering Brook Puppies been cited by inspectors?

No. 16 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.

How many dogs does Mary J Shirk – Whispering Brook Puppies keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, April 15, 2026, inspectors counted 55 dogs (40 adults · 15 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Mary J Shirk – Whispering Brook Puppies hold?

Pennsylvania licence 16402 — expires 12/31/2026

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Mary Speicher – S & M Kennel	McClure, PA	Nearby · 2 mi	20 dogs	No notes
Katie Hostetler – Hearts N Paws Puppies	McClure, PA	Nearby · 2 mi	19 dogs	No notes

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