25 total dogs
No findings
Melvin Yoder
Seymour, IA
Breeder Snapshot
Melvin Yoder is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Seymour, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 10 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2018. The most recent was August 25, 2025, with 16 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 3 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 16
- USDA Citations
- 3
- USDA License
- 42-A-1605
- USDA License Exp
- 10/17/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Melvin Yoder raises the following breed(s): French Bulldog, Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, 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.
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50 total dogsNo findings
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68 total dogsNo findings
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60 total dogsNo findings
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64 total dogsNo findings
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40 total dogs⚠️ Group Housing
“Two approximately 3-month-old puppies are housed with an adult dog that is not their mother or foster mother.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“One female French bulldog ("Zanna", tag #142) is currently being treated with penicillin.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“On 25-March-2022, the licensee had four dogs tested for heartworm and fecals.”
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46 total dogsNo findings
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27 total dogsNo findings
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13 total dogsNo findings
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16 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melvin Yoder a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Melvin Yoder is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1605. The license expiration date on file is 10/17/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Melvin Yoder have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 16 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Melvin Yoder 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 Melvin Yoder located?
Melvin Yoder's facility is registered in Seymour, IA according to USDA records.
Has Melvin Yoder held more than one USDA license?
Melvin Yoder's current USDA license is 42-A-1605. 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 Melvin Yoder'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.
Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
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.
