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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Mike Decker – M-J Kennels is linked to 11 public inspection reports, from September 2014 to June 2025.
Across 10 inspections between November 2014 and June 2025, inspectors recorded between 92 dogs and 207 dogs at Mike Decker – M-J Kennels. The most recent count was 92 dogs on June 9, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
September 8, 2014
USDA 42-A-0568
Attempted inspection
No access
None
November 14, 2014
USDA 42-A-0568
Routine inspection
95 dogs
None
January 14, 2016
USDA 42-A-0568
Routine inspection
164 dogs
None
February 13, 2017
USDA 42-A-0568
Routine inspection
146 dogs
None
February 1, 2018
USDA 42-A-0568
Routine inspection
181 dogs
None
March 6, 2019
USDA 42-A-0568
Routine inspection
207 dogs
None
October 15, 2020
USDA 42-A-0568
Routine inspection
161 dogs
None
May 5, 2022
USDA 42-A-0568
Routine inspection
170 dogs
None
April 18, 2024
USDA 42-A-0568
Re-license inspection
110 dogs
None
September 24, 2024
USDA 42-A-0568
Routine inspection
103 dogs
None
June 9, 2025
USDA 42-A-0568
Routine inspection
92 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Mike Decker – M-J Kennels been cited by inspectors?
No. 11 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Mike Decker – M-J Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 9, 2025, inspectors counted 92 dogs (70 adults · 22 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Mike Decker – M-J Kennels raise?
The records name Havanese, Mini Australian Shepherd. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Mike Decker – M-J Kennels 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.