73 total dogs
No findings
Nelson & Matthew Hochstetler — Treeline Farms
Treeline Puppies
Horrible Hundred> 1 USDA License
Arthur, IL
Breeder Snapshot
Nelson & Matthew Hochstetler — Treeline Farms is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Arthur, Illinois. Pawthenticity has 12 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2017. The most recent was February 5, 2026, with 19 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors documented 3 findings. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 33-A-0580 from 2017 to 2024, and current license 33-A-0635 from 2024 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 19
- USDA Citations
- 3
- USDA License
- 33-A-0635
- USDA License Exp
- 9/27/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Nelson & Matthew Hochstetler — Treeline Farms raises the following breed(s): Dalmatian, Labrador Retriever, Maltipoo, Shih Tzu, Yorkie, Yorkipoo.
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.
Nelson Hochstetler — USDA License 33-A-0580 (previous)
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86 total dogsNo findings
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110 total dogsNo findings
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86 total dogsNo findings
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155 total dogsNo findings
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357 total dogsNo findings
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2 CITATIONS157 total dogs1.5 y/o Dalmatian could not reach water
“An approximately 1.5 year old male Dalmation ... was tethered in its kennel. The tethering prevented the dog from reaching the watering nipple.”
1.5 y/o Dalmatian tethered in kennel“An approximately 1.5 year old male Dalmation ... was tethered in its kennel.”
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1 CITATION127 total dogsDirectShih Tzu (Ellie) infected leg wounds
“There was a shitzu female 'Ellie' ... that had multiple wounds on both back legs in the flank area ... there was a green puss that came out of the wounds in multiple areas and the smell was very pungent and smelled of infection ... no further checking in the following days or medical care provided.”
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Focused
Nelson & Matthew Hochstetler — Treeline Farms — USDA License 33-A-0635 (current)
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128 total dogsNo findings
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134 total dogsNo findings
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19 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):
2025: Seeping leg wounds with green pus and foul odor; untreated painful injury despite visible infection; delayed veterinary care after owner awareness; tethered dog unable to reach water; license canceled and reissued under same address under different name.
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nelson & Matthew Hochstetler — Treeline Farms a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Nelson & Matthew Hochstetler — Treeline Farms is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 33-A-0635. The license expiration date on file is 9/27/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Nelson & Matthew Hochstetler — Treeline Farms have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 19 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Nelson & Matthew Hochstetler — Treeline Farms have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 3 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Nelson & Matthew Hochstetler — Treeline Farms located?
Nelson & Matthew Hochstetler — Treeline Farms's facility is registered in Arthur, IL according to USDA records.
Has Nelson & Matthew Hochstetler — Treeline Farms held more than one USDA license?
Nelson & Matthew Hochstetler — Treeline Farms's current USDA license is 33-A-0635. 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 Nelson & Matthew Hochstetler — Treeline Farms'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.
