22 total dogs
No findings
Norman Hershberger — Hilltop Puppies
Hazleton, IA
Multiple Licenses at Address
Breeder Snapshot
Norman Hershberger — Hilltop Puppies is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Hazleton, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 2 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2025. The most recent was June 20, 2025, with 31 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors documented no citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 31
- USDA Citations
- 0
- USDA License
- 42-A-1736
- USDA License Exp
- 3/31/2028
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.
Norman Hershberger — Hilltop Puppies — USDA License 42-A-1736
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31 total dogsNo findings
Other USDA licenses at this address
USDA License 42-A-1681 (Norman Hershberger & Steve Kaffman) is listed at the same address. This licensee's inspection reports are shown below for transparency.
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43 total dogsNo findings
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26 total dogsNo findings
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40 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“At the time of the inspection, the licensee states 23 adult dogs are not up to date on their annual Parvovirus, Distemper, Hepatitis and Bordetella vaccines as instructed on the Program of Veterinary Care.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“The licensee is missing medical records for the following: -Veterinary exam findings from the head to tail exams on 15-October-2022 -The identification of the puppies that had fecal tests on 28-February-2023, 10-March-2023 and 16-March-2…”
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41 total dogsNo findings
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42 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 May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Norman Hershberger — Hilltop Puppies a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Norman Hershberger — Hilltop Puppies is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1736. The license expiration date on file is 3/31/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Norman Hershberger — Hilltop Puppies have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 31 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Norman Hershberger — Hilltop Puppies have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 0 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Norman Hershberger — Hilltop Puppies located?
Norman Hershberger — Hilltop Puppies's facility is registered in Hazleton, IA according to USDA records.
Has Norman Hershberger — Hilltop Puppies held more than one USDA license?
Norman Hershberger — Hilltop Puppies's current USDA license is 42-A-1736. 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 Norman Hershberger — Hilltop Puppies'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.
