Monroe Hochstetler

Fresno, OH

> 2 Attempted Inspections

Breeder Snapshot

Monroe Hochstetler is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Fresno, Ohio. Pawthenticity has 15 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was September 18, 2025, with 18 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 10 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
18
USDA Citations
10
USDA License
31-A-0487
USDA License Exp
3/11/2027

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Monroe Hochstetler raises the following breed(s): Cocker Spaniel, Shih Tzu, Yorkie.

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.

  1. 45 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “Dog with USDA tag #8 (black and white female Shih-Tzu) has a white film over both eyes.”
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “Dog with USDA tag #8 was observed to have an eye issue.”
  2. 40 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “On December 15, 2014 the attending veterinarian noted that an adult male Yorkshire terrier, USDA tag 90, had grade 4 dental disease.”
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
    “An adult male Yorkshire terrier, USDA tag 90, was noted to have dental disease during the inspection.”
    ⚠️ Housing
    “There were several areas throughout the entire inside adult area where raw wood was exposed on the framing of the enclosures.”
    ⚠️ Outdoor Housing
    “This facility has an outdoor area that is used for exercise.”
  3. 32 total dogs
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “The adult primary enclosures consisted of elevated coated wire kennels with no exterior access and several tiled floor-level kennels with exterior access to concrete runs.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “In addition to excessive amounts of excretaAnimal waste — urine and feces. and food waste underneath the elevated kennels and within the tiled floor-level kennels there was an accumulationA buildup of something, such as waste, dirt, or hair. of yellowish to reddish brown fluid within the gutters going to the sanitary se…”
  4. 18 total dogs
    ⚠️ Sheltered Housing
    “Five enclosures in a sheltered housing facility, containing a total of 7 dogs, contain surfaces that are not imperviousSealed so liquid can't soak in, so the surface can be cleaned. to moisture.”

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 Monroe Hochstetler a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Monroe Hochstetler is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 31-A-0487. The license expiration date on file is 3/11/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Monroe Hochstetler have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 18 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Monroe Hochstetler have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 10 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Monroe Hochstetler located?
Monroe Hochstetler's facility is registered in Fresno, OH according to USDA records.
Has Monroe Hochstetler held more than one USDA license?
Monroe Hochstetler's current USDA license is 31-A-0487. 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 Monroe Hochstetler'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.

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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.

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