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Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Melvin Lapp – Sporting Valley Kennel

Manheim, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania state records

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Dog breeder in Manheim, PA. 28 dogs at last count. Pennsylvania inspectors cited 1 problem across 14 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records

Latest inspectionMay 28, 2026

Latest Dog Count2820 adults · 8 puppies

USDA license

Pennsylvania license17570

Exp. 12/31/2026

Inspections on file14 Pennsylvania

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Melvin Lapp – Sporting Valley Kennel is linked to 14 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from September 2020 to May 2026.

Across 14 inspections between September 2020 and May 2026, inspectors recorded between 19 dogs and 37 dogs at Melvin Lapp – Sporting Valley Kennel. The most recent count was 28 dogs on May 28, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
September 8, 2020	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	27 dogs	None
December 4, 2020	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	19 dogs	None
April 27, 2021	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	26 dogs	None
November 22, 2021	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	27 dogs	None
June 30, 2022	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	37 dogs	None
October 31, 2022	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	35 dogs	None
February 8, 2023	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	27 dogs	None
September 13, 2023	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	31 dogs	1 finding
November 15, 2023	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	28 dogs	None
March 20, 2024	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	25 dogs	None
October 10, 2024	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	27 dogs	None
April 15, 2025	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	27 dogs	None
September 17, 2025	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	30 dogs	None
May 28, 2026	Pennsylvania 17570	Routine inspection	28 dogs	None

What inspectors wrote

September 13, 2023 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17570

31 dogs recorded (19 adults · 12 puppies).

Two dogs not rabies boosted
This warden viewed two dogs , "Good Ed" and "Dandy", over 16 weeks of age on the premises that were not boostered against rabies within required timeframes.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Melvin Lapp – Sporting Valley Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 14 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Melvin Lapp – Sporting Valley Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, May 28, 2026, inspectors counted 28 dogs (20 adults · 8 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Melvin Lapp – Sporting Valley Kennel hold?

Pennsylvania licence 17570 — expires 12/31/2026

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