Breeder Database / Illinois

Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Merlin J Yoder – Arthur, IL

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Arthur, Illinois

USDA licensedIllinois state records

Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Arthur, IL. 36 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited no problems across 5 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records

Latest inspectionAugust 4, 2026

Latest Dog Count3614 adults · 22 puppies

USDA license33-A-0624

Exp. 8/5/2029

Illinois license022-325

Inspections on file5 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Merlin J Yoder – Arthur, IL is linked to 5 public inspection reports, from September 2023 to August 2026.

Across 5 inspections between September 2023 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 18 dogs and 36 dogs at Merlin J Yoder – Arthur, IL. The most recent count was 36 dogs on August 4, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
September 5, 2023	USDA 33-A-0624	Pre-license inspection	18 dogs	None
December 18, 2023	USDA 33-A-0624	Routine inspection	25 dogs	None
December 17, 2024	USDA 33-A-0624	Routine inspection	23 dogs	None
January 9, 2026	USDA 33-A-0624	Routine inspection	25 dogs	None
August 4, 2026	USDA 33-A-0624	Re-license inspection	36 dogs	None

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Merlin J Yoder – Arthur, IL been cited by inspectors?

No. 5 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.

How many dogs does Merlin J Yoder – Arthur, IL keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, August 4, 2026, inspectors counted 36 dogs (14 adults · 22 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Merlin J Yoder – Arthur, IL hold?

USDA licence 33-A-0624 — expires 8/5/2029
Illinois licence 022-325

Related Kennels

Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.

Kennel	Location	Why related	Dogs	Notes
Glenn & Christy Jess	Arthur, IL	Nearby · < 1 mi	18 dogs	No notes
Willard R Helmuth	Arthur, IL	Nearby · 1 mi	65 dogs	No notes
Gary Herschberger – Riverview Canines	Arthur, IL	Nearby · 1 mi	23 dogs	1 note
Lavon Kuhns	Otwood, IL	Nearby · 2 mi	11 dogs	No notes

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