Breeder snapshot
Dog breeder in Dalton, OH. 134 dogs at last count. USDA and Ohio inspectors cited no problems across 9 reports. Every report is free to read.
Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies
Dalton, Ohio
USDA licensedOhio state records
Breed(s)
Brittany, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cancelled 3/10/2026
Exp. 12/31/2026
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies is linked to 9 public inspection reports, from March 2017 to February 2026.
Across 9 inspections between March 2017 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 85 dogs and 134 dogs at Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies. The most recent count was 134 dogs on February 18, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2017 | USDA 31-A-0640 | Pre-license inspection #1 | 98 dogs | None |
| August 8, 2017 | USDA 31-A-0640 | Routine inspection | 121 dogs | None |
| December 17, 2018 | USDA 31-A-0640 | Routine inspection | 125 dogs | None |
| October 28, 2019 | USDA 31-A-0640 | Routine inspection | 103 dogs | None |
| December 8, 2021 | USDA 31-A-0640 | Routine inspection | 108 dogs | None |
| March 6, 2023 | USDA 31-A-0640 | Re-license inspection | 98 dogs | None |
| April 30, 2025 | Ohio CB000UW3 | Routine inspection | 85 dogs | None |
| September 22, 2025 | USDA 31-A-0640 | Routine inspection | 122 dogs | None |
| February 18, 2026 | Ohio CB000UW3 | Routine inspection | 134 dogs | None |
Photographs from the inspections
3 photographs taken by inspectors at Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies and attached to their reports.
April 30, 2025 — Ohio inspection (report PDF)
April 30, 2025 — Ohio inspection (report PDF)
February 18, 2026 — Ohio inspection (report PDF)
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies been cited by inspectors?
No. 9 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, February 18, 2026, inspectors counted 134 dogs (79 adults · 55 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies raise?
The records name Brittany, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies hold?
- Ohio licence CB000UW3 — expires 12/31/2026
- USDA licence 31-A-0640 — Cancelled 3/10/2026
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