Breeder Database / Iowa

Last Updated: Oct 2, 2026

Matt VanMaanen – Buckley Creek Kennels

Pella, Iowa

Iowa state records

Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Pella, IA. 11 dogs at last count. Iowa inspectors cited 1 problem across 16 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records

Latest inspectionNovember 5, 2025

Latest Dog Count113 adults · 8 puppies

USDA license

Iowa license11001

Exp. 10/26/2026

Inspections on file16 Iowa

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Matt VanMaanen – Buckley Creek Kennels is linked to 16 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from October 2016 to November 2025.

Across 9 inspections between October 2016 and November 2025, inspectors recorded between 0 dogs and 30 dogs at Matt VanMaanen – Buckley Creek Kennels. The most recent count was 11 dogs on November 5, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
October 26, 2016	Iowa 11001	Routine inspection	14 dogs	None
July 31, 2017	Iowa 11001	Attempted inspection	No access	None
November 13, 2017	Iowa 11001	Routine inspection	11 dogs	None
July 30, 2018	Iowa 11001	Routine inspection	4 dogs	None
November 26, 2019	Iowa 11001	Attempted inspection	No access	None
January 7, 2020	Iowa 11001	Routine inspection	5 dogs	None
June 9, 2022	Iowa 11001	Attempted inspection	No access	None
August 24, 2022	Iowa 11001	Routine inspection	30 dogs	None
September 25, 2023	Iowa 11001	Attempted inspection	No access	None
October 24, 2023	Iowa 11001	Routine inspection	11 dogs	None
October 3, 2024	Iowa 11001	Attempted inspection	No access	None
November 1, 2024	Iowa 11001	Attempted inspection	No access	None
November 12, 2024	Iowa 11001	Routine inspection	7 dogs	1 finding
November 18, 2024	Iowa 11001	Routine inspection	0 dogs	None
October 27, 2025	Iowa 11001	Attempted inspection	No access	None
November 5, 2025	Iowa 11001	Routine inspection	11 dogs	None

What inspectors wrote

November 12, 2024 — Routine inspection, Iowa 11001

7 dogs recorded (7 adults · 0 puppies).

Vet inspection form not on file
Vet inspection form was not on file. States it was completed10/8/24. Please email vet inspection by 11/26/24 to morgan.dumont@iowaagriculture.gov.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Matt VanMaanen – Buckley Creek Kennels been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 16 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Matt VanMaanen – Buckley Creek Kennels keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, November 5, 2025, inspectors counted 11 dogs (3 adults · 8 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Matt VanMaanen – Buckley Creek Kennels hold?

Iowa licence 11001 — expires 10/26/2026

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