Breeder Database / Illinois
Updated January 29, 2026

Nathan Mast – Rocky Lawn Acres

Arthur, Illinois

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Nathan Mast – Rocky Lawn Acres is linked to 8 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Dachshund
Latest inspectionJanuary 29, 2026
Latest Dog Count8656 adults · 30 puppies
USDA licenses — 2 on file32-A-1033, 33-A-0602
Illinois license
Inspections on file8 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

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Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Nathan Mast – Rocky Lawn Acres is linked to 8 public inspection reports, carrying 5 inspector findings, from April 2021 to January 2026.

Across 8 inspections between April 2021 and January 2026, inspectors recorded between 44 dogs and 93 dogs at Nathan Mast – Rocky Lawn Acres. The most recent count was 86 dogs on January 29, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
April 28, 2021USDA 33-A-0602Routine inspection44 dogs1 finding
January 12, 2022USDA 33-A-0602Routine inspection59 dogs4 findings
March 28, 2022USDA 33-A-0602Routine inspection58 dogsNone
December 21, 2022USDA 32-A-1033Pre-license inspection72 dogsNone
December 11, 2023USDA 32-A-1033Routine inspection59 dogsNone
November 19, 2024USDA 32-A-1033Routine inspection93 dogsNone
August 27, 2025USDA 32-A-1033Routine inspection82 dogsNone
January 29, 2026USDA 32-A-1033Re-license inspection86 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

April 28, 2021 — Routine inspection, USDA 33-A-0602

44 dogs recorded (26 adults · 18 puppies).

  • Opened and unopened bedding on floor

    An opened bag of bedding was stored on the floor of the kennel, and a large supply of unopened bags of bedding was being kept on the floor within a separate building. The keeping of open bedding, and supplies of unopened bedding, on the floor does not allow for cleaning underneath and around the supplies, and is not protective of the supplies from spoilage, contamination, and pests. Opened supplies of bedding must be kept in leakproof containers with tightly fitting lids, and supplies of bedding must be stored off of the floor and away from the walls. Correct by May 5, 2021.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

January 12, 2022 — Routine inspection, USDA 33-A-0602

59 dogs recorded (33 adults · 26 puppies).

  • Bags of bedding on floor (Repeat)

    Some of the bags of bedding at the premises were being kept on the floor. Supplies of bedding kept on the floor can be spoiled, contaminated, and/or infested with vermin, creating potentially hazardous situations for dogs. Supplies of bedding must be stored in a manner that protects the supplies from spoilage, contamination, and vermin infestation. Supplies of bedding must be stored off the floor to allow for cleaning underneath and around the supplies. Correct by January 17, 2022.

  • Feces accumulated under runs

    There was an accumulation of feces on the surfaces underneath the raised runs of the sheltered housing facility on the premises. The accumulation of feces underneath the runs can create health hazards for the dogs due to the potential for pests, insects, and odors. The areas under the raised runs must be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent accumulations of feces. Correct by January 17, 2022.

  • Clutter and mold on premises

    During the inspection, various accumulations of clutter were observed throughout the fenced-in area surrounding one of the buildings that houses animals. Additionally, there was evidence of a black-colored mold on both doors and within a storage cabinet in the other animal housing facility. The accumulation of clutter can create breeding and living areas for rodents and other pests and vermin. Accumulations of clutter and mold can create a health hazard for animals at the facility. Premises where housing facilities are located, including buildings and surrounding grounds, must be kept clean and in good repair to protect the animals from injury and to facilitate husbandry practices. Premises must be kept clean and free of accumulations of trash, junk, waste products, and discarded matter. Correct by January 21, 2022.

  • Two female Dachshunds' rabies vaccinations overdue

    Two female intact two-year-old Dachshunds, “Bella” and “Beauty,” had not been treated in alignment with the Program of Veterinary Care. Specifically, the Program and previous rabies certificates indicated that rabies vaccinations were due one year following the previous vaccine administration, but the date had passed and the dogs had not been vaccinated yet at the time of inspection. The Program of Veterinary Care must be followed. Operating a breeding dog kennel without providing the required care per the Attending Veterinarian can create unhealthy environments, including creation of the potential for increased susceptibility to contagious diseases of dogs and other conditions that can negatively affect canine health. The applicant must follow the Attending Veterinarian's Program of Veterinary Care, including vaccines against deadly diseases of dogs. Correct by January 19, 2022.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Nathan Mast – Rocky Lawn Acres been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 5 problems across 8 visits, 1 of them a repeat of an earlier one. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Nathan Mast – Rocky Lawn Acres keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, January 29, 2026, inspectors counted 86 dogs (56 adults · 30 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Nathan Mast – Rocky Lawn Acres raise?

The records name Dachshund. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Nathan Mast – Rocky Lawn Acres hold?

  • USDA licence 32-A-1033 — expires 2/28/2029
  • USDA licence 33-A-0602 — Cancelled 12/1/2022

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