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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
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
October 30, 2012
Iowa 891
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
April 22, 2013
Iowa 891
Routine inspection
57 dogs
None
January 28, 2016
Iowa 891
Routine inspection
46 dogs
None
January 9, 2017
Iowa 891
Routine inspection
45 dogs
None
June 29, 2018
Iowa 891
Routine inspection
50 dogs
None
June 12, 2019
Iowa 891
Routine inspection
50 dogs
None
March 3, 2021
Iowa 891
Routine inspection
50 dogs
None
August 18, 2022
Iowa 891
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
July 28, 2023
Iowa 891
Routine inspection
36 dogs
4 findings
September 1, 2023
Iowa 891
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
October 10, 2023
Iowa 891
Routine inspection
34 dogs
10 findings
November 28, 2023
Iowa 891
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
December 6, 2023
Iowa 891
Routine inspection
37 dogs
None
March 21, 2025
Iowa 891
Routine inspection
12 dogs
1 finding
April 4, 2025
Iowa 891
Routine inspection
0 dogs
None
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.
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.
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?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.