Breeder Database / Iowa
Updated April 4, 2025

Max Hurd – Hurd's Chihuahua Herd

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Iowa state records

Breeder snapshot

Max Hurd – Hurd's Chihuahua Herd is linked to 15 public inspection reports from Iowa.

Breed(s)

Chihuahua
Latest inspectionApril 4, 2025
Latest Dog Count00 adults · 0 puppies
USDA license
Iowa license891
Exp. 9/1/2026
Inspections on file15 Iowa

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Max Hurd – Hurd's Chihuahua Herd is linked to 15 public inspection reports, carrying 15 inspector findings, from October 2012 to April 2025.

Across 12 inspections between April 2013 and April 2025, inspectors recorded between 0 dogs and 57 dogs at Max Hurd – Hurd's Chihuahua Herd. The most recent count was 0 dogs on April 4, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
October 30, 2012Iowa 891Attempted inspectionNot recordedNone
April 22, 2013Iowa 891Routine inspection57 dogsNone
January 28, 2016Iowa 891Routine inspection46 dogsNone
January 9, 2017Iowa 891Routine inspection45 dogsNone
June 29, 2018Iowa 891Routine inspection50 dogsNone
June 12, 2019Iowa 891Routine inspection50 dogsNone
March 3, 2021Iowa 891Routine inspection50 dogsNone
August 18, 2022Iowa 891Routine inspection38 dogsNone
July 28, 2023Iowa 891Routine inspection36 dogs4 findings
September 1, 2023Iowa 891Attempted inspectionNot recordedNone
October 10, 2023Iowa 891Routine inspection34 dogs10 findings
November 28, 2023Iowa 891Attempted inspectionNot recordedNone
December 6, 2023Iowa 891Routine inspection37 dogsNone
March 21, 2025Iowa 891Routine inspection12 dogs1 finding
April 4, 2025Iowa 891Routine inspection0 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

July 28, 2023 — Routine inspection, Iowa 891

36 dogs recorded (31 adults · 5 puppies).

  • Rusty chain link fence

    Chain link fence throughout the facility has corrosion from excessive rust.

  • Jagged edges on primary enclosures

    Primary enclosure throughout the facility have jagged edges caused by excessive rust.

  • Rusty chain link fence

    Chain link fence throughout the facility has corrosion from excessive rust.

  • Jagged enclosure edges accessible to dogs

    The corrosion has caused jagged edges to be exposed in areas accessible to the dogs.

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October 10, 2023 — Routine inspection, Iowa 891

34 dogs recorded (30 adults · 4 puppies).

  • Strong ammonia odor throughout facility

    A strong odor of ammonia is present throughout the facility.

  • Chain link fence corroded with rust

    All Chain link fence in the facility has corrosion cause by excessive rust.

  • Plastic urine bottles with buildup in enclosures

    Plastic bottles placed in the primary enclosures for males to urinate on have not been removed or cleaned and appear to have urine buildup on then.

  • Chain link run edges jagged from rust

    The primary enclosures that are runs made of chain link all have jagged edges caused by corrosion from rust.

  • Enclosures dirty, not cleaned daily

    Strong odor, hair, and waste is present in the primary enclosures on the floor of the facility. The enclosures are not being cleaned in a 24-hour period.

  • Owner unable to maintain facility

    The owner is unable to maintain the facility.

  • Excessive rust on elevated enclosures

    The elevated primary enclosures do not have jagged edges. Discussed with the owner of the facility that if he is having trouble fixing or replacing the chain link that he may consider taking them out of use. Action must be taken to address the excessive rust and jagged edges by 10/24/23.

  • Strong ammonia odor throughout facility

    A strong odor of ammonia is present throughout the facility. The owner aired out of the facility yesterday with the doors and windows open. The owner will try scrubbing the facility today. The floors do have urine stains from over the last day or so but water does bead up and run off suggesting the floors are still sealed. Discussed with the owner that it could be stagnate waste in the drainage system causing the odor.

  • Rusting chain link hindering cleaning

    The rusting chain link is making it hard to clean effectively catching hair and waste. Urine stains in the primary enclosures also suggest the enclosures are not being cleaned often enough.

  • Owner unable to maintain facility

    The owner is unable to maintain the facility. The owner states that he is unable to maintain the facility and cannot find the help to fix the noncompliant issue.

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March 21, 2025 — Routine inspection, Iowa 891

12 dogs recorded (12 adults · 0 puppies).

  • No current veterinary inspection

    No current veterinary inspection

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Max Hurd – Hurd's Chihuahua Herd been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 15 problems across 15 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Max Hurd – Hurd's Chihuahua Herd keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, April 4, 2025, inspectors counted 0 dogs (0 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Max Hurd – Hurd's Chihuahua Herd raise?

The records name Chihuahua. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Max Hurd – Hurd's Chihuahua Herd hold?

  • Iowa licence 891 — expires 9/1/2026

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