92 total dogs
No findings
Mike & Sharon West — Hillside Kennel
Unionville, IA
Breeder Snapshot
Mike & Sharon West — Hillside Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Unionville, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 14 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was January 7, 2026, with 28 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
- 28
- USDA Citations
- 3
- USDA License
- 42-A-1085
- USDA License Exp
- 12/1/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Mike & Sharon West — Hillside Kennel raises the following breed(s): Bulldog, Mastiff.
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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69 total dogs⚠️ Sanitation
“Outdoor enclosures housing dogs had old bedding inside the shelters.”
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81 total dogs⚠️ Housing
“An excess accumulation of fecal material was seen on the outdoor cement pad of sheltered housing for at least 9 enclosures housing 11 dogs.”
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95 total dogsNo findings
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81 total dogsNo findings
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88 total dogsNo findings
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59 total dogsNo findings
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67 total dogsNo findings
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41 total dogsNo findings
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68 total dogsNo findings
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28 total dogsNo findings
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27 total dogsNo findings
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28 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 Mike & Sharon West — Hillside Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Mike & Sharon West — Hillside Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1085. The license expiration date on file is 12/1/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Mike & Sharon West — Hillside Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 28 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Mike & Sharon West — Hillside Kennel 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 Mike & Sharon West — Hillside Kennel located?
Mike & Sharon West — Hillside Kennel's facility is registered in Unionville, IA according to USDA records.
Has Mike & Sharon West — Hillside Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Mike & Sharon West — Hillside Kennel's current USDA license is 42-A-1085. 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 Mike & Sharon West — Hillside Kennel'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.
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.
