Breeder Database / Missouri
Updated August 6, 2025

Nina Jacobs – Happy Hollow Kennel

New Cambria, Missouri

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Nina Jacobs – Happy Hollow Kennel is linked to 15 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Chihuahua, Mini Poodle, Pug, Shih Tzu, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Standard Poodle, Yorkie
Latest inspectionAugust 6, 2025
Latest Dog Count106 adults · 4 puppies
USDA license43-B-0409
Exp. 7/6/2027
Missouri license
Inspections on file15 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Nina Jacobs – Happy Hollow Kennel is linked to 15 public inspection reports, carrying 10 inspector findings, from May 2014 to August 2025.

Across 14 inspections between May 2014 and August 2025, inspectors recorded between 7 dogs and 124 dogs at Nina Jacobs – Happy Hollow Kennel. The most recent count was 10 dogs on August 6, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
May 13, 2014USDA 43-B-0409Routine inspection124 dogs8 findings
May 27, 2014USDA 43-B-0409Focused inspection109 dogs1 finding
September 3, 2014USDA 43-B-0409Routine inspection81 dogsNone
February 11, 2015USDA 43-B-0409Routine inspection67 dogs1 finding
July 1, 2015USDA 43-B-0409Routine inspection67 dogsNone
October 13, 2015USDA 43-B-0409Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
November 17, 2015USDA 43-B-0409Routine inspection32 dogsNone
January 30, 2017USDA 43-B-0409Routine inspection18 dogsNone
January 25, 2018USDA 43-B-0409Routine inspection14 dogsNone
April 9, 2019USDA 43-B-0409Routine inspection14 dogsNone
July 31, 2020USDA 43-B-0409Routine inspection8 dogsNone
February 23, 2022USDA 43-B-0409Routine inspection9 dogsNone
November 6, 2023USDA 43-B-0409Routine inspection11 dogsNone
May 10, 2024USDA 43-B-0409Re-license inspection7 dogsNone
August 6, 2025USDA 43-B-0409Routine inspection10 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

May 13, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-B-0409

124 dogs recorded (88 adults · 36 puppies).

  • Shih Tzu heavy tartar, red gums

    Female Shih Tzu (073-609-108) was continually licking, and the fur around its mouth was wet. Most of the teeth had a heavy build-up of yellowish-brown material on their surface. This abnormal build-up of material extended into the gum line. The gums appeared reddened, swollen and had receded along some of these teeth.

  • Shih Tzu left eye spot, missing fur

    Female Shih Tzu (073-609-108) was continually licking, and the fur around its mouth was wet. … This dog also had a pea sized gray spot in the center of the pupil on the left eye. The skin immediately surrounding this eye was missing fur. There was a whitish material that was wiped from the dogs eye prior to closer inspection. The dog did seem to have above normal tear production, and had a brown material in the fur around the eye.

  • Shih Tzu scruff lesion oozing

    Female Shih Tzu (073-609-108) was continually licking, and the fur around its mouth was wet. … On the scruff of this dog there was a golf ball size area with a blackish material caked in the fur. The skin under this was red and oozing a blood like fluid.

  • Yorkshire Terrier left hind pad lesion

    Female Yorkshire Terrier (084-102-559) was not bearing weight on its left hind leg. There was a lesion on the pad between the middle toes. The pad lesion on the rear foot was, oozing a clear liquid, reddened, and slightly swollen.

  • Bengal ear hair loss, excessive scratching

    Male Bengal (041-597-005) was excessively scratching its left ear. The back side of the ear was missing fur and had some scabs. When the ear was massaged, the cat would continually try to scratch with its hind leg, and would shake it's head after someone touching its ear.

  • Unlabeled medication containers

    The licensee had several unlabeled medicine containers. All of these medications were stored with other medications that were currently being used and therefore ready to use.

  • Moldy, soupy food in feeder (Direct)

    Within sheltered building #2, at least two self feeders contained food which was contaminated. The contaminated food in each of these self feeders was located at the opening where the dogs access the food. In one of the feeders, some of the food appeared like a dark brown soupy mush. The food in this feeder was wet with mushy food covering most of the bottom, and most of the rest of the food had a grayish-white, mold-like material. At least one other self feeder in another enclosure contained food that appeared mostly dry, but caked in some areas, with some covered with a grayish-white, mold-like material.

  • Self feeders caked with grime (Direct)

    At least one other self feeder in another enclosure contained food that appeared mostly dry, but caked in some areas, with some covered with a grayish-white, mold-like material. … Throughout the facility approximately 15 self feeders had an accumulation of a brown or black dirt and grime inside them.

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May 27, 2014 — Focused inspection, USDA 43-B-0409

109 dogs recorded (83 adults · 26 puppies).

  • Dog feeder and cat food contaminated (Repeat)

    This was a focus inspection specifically addressing the direct non-compliant item from May 13, 2014, 3.9 (b) Feeding. In one dog shelter there was one self-feeder that had ants crawling among the food that was accessible for two dogs. In the cattery there was an enclosure with three cats that had one food dish with cat litter (wood pellets) mixed in the food from the litter pan directly next to it. Contaminated food can decrease the animals acceptance of the food and can increase the risk of disease and health hazards. Pest can transmit diseases or harm the animals. Contaminated cat food was replaced during inspection. Licensee needs to replace the dog food containing ants. The licensee needs to establish and maintain a program to ensure that food is protected from contamination and pests. Veterinary care from the May 13, 2014 for animals (073-609-108), (084-102-559), (041-597-005) have been addressed.

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February 11, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-B-0409

67 dogs recorded (49 adults · 18 puppies).

  • Persian kitten feces-caked, inflamed rear (Repeat)

    A Persian kitten (Y-021) had a buildup of fecal matter caked on its rear end. After the inspectors pointed this out, the licensee immediately took the kitten to the sink and washed the kitten's hind end. After the fecal material was removed by the licensee, inspectors noticed the kitten's anal area was reddened and inflamed. This inflamed area could indicate infection or other veterinary medical condition which could be painful. The licensee must consult with a licensed veterinarian regarding this animal's condition in order to obtain an accurate diagnosis and to ensure that an appropriate treatment plan is developed and followed. The licensee must ensure that all animals receive adequate veterinary care at all times.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Nina Jacobs – Happy Hollow Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 10 problems across 15 visits, 2 of them repeats of earlier ones. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Nina Jacobs – Happy Hollow Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, August 6, 2025, inspectors counted 10 dogs (6 adults · 4 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Nina Jacobs – Happy Hollow Kennel raise?

The records name Chihuahua, Mini Poodle, Pug, Shih Tzu, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Standard Poodle, Yorkie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Nina Jacobs – Happy Hollow Kennel hold?

  • USDA licence 43-B-0409 — expires 7/6/2027

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