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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Melvin Nisley – Seymour, IA is linked to 13 public inspection reports, from March 2014 to December 2025.
Across 13 inspections between March 2014 and December 2025, inspectors recorded between 44 dogs and 94 dogs at Melvin Nisley – Seymour, IA. The most recent count was 44 dogs on December 16, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 27, 2014
USDA 42-A-1470
Routine inspection
59 dogs
None
May 1, 2015
USDA 42-A-1470
Routine inspection
78 dogs
None
March 22, 2016
USDA 42-A-1470
Routine inspection
44 dogs
None
April 25, 2017
USDA 42-A-1470
Routine inspection
55 dogs
None
April 11, 2018
USDA 42-A-1470
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
March 12, 2019
USDA 42-A-1470
Routine inspection
94 dogs
None
August 5, 2021
USDA 42-A-1470
Routine inspection
62 dogs
None
May 2, 2022
USDA 42-A-1470
Re-license inspection
71 dogs
None
October 3, 2023
USDA 42-A-1470
Routine inspection
45 dogs
None
June 17, 2024
USDA 42-A-1470
Routine inspection
54 dogs
None
February 19, 2025
USDA 42-A-1470
Routine inspection
64 dogs
None
April 29, 2025
USDA 42-A-1470
Re-license inspection
60 dogs
None
December 16, 2025
USDA 42-A-1470
Routine inspection
44 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Melvin Nisley – Seymour, IA been cited by inspectors?
No. 13 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Melvin Nisley – Seymour, IA keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, December 16, 2025, inspectors counted 44 dogs (33 adults · 11 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Melvin Nisley – Seymour, IA raise?
The records name Boston Terrier, Bulldog. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Melvin Nisley – Seymour, IA 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.