63 total dogs
No findings
Owen Yoder – Maple Lane Kennel
Horrible Hundred
Millersburg, OH
Breeder Snapshot
Owen Yoder is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Millersburg, Ohio. Pawthenticity has 11 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2019. The most recent was September 25, 2025, with 64 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 4 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 64
- USDA Citations
- 4
- USDA License
- 31-A-0793
- USDA License Exp
- 9/19/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Owen Yoder – Maple Lane Kennel raises the following breed(s): Pomeranian.
Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, inspection reports, 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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63 total dogsNo findings
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81 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATION72 total dogsDirectPomeranian limping, thickened front leg
“The facility did not communicate to the Attending Veterinarian (AV) a serious medical condition in a Pomeranian. A female, tri-colored Pomeranian ... was observed during the inspection to limping intermittently (off and on) on the left front leg, and sometimes holding the leg up. Upon closer inspection, the left front leg felt thickened around the middle of the leg between the wrist and elbow. ... the facility did not call the AV for guidance.”
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72 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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53 total dogsNo findings
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48 total dogsNo findings
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58 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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1 CITATION64 total dogsPuppies sold under 8 weeks old
“The facility sold two puppies before the animals were at least 8 weeks or 56 days old. Disposition records showed that two Pomeranian puppies ... were sold and ownership transferred on 7/8/2025 with their date of birth being 5/15/25.”
Counts include adults and puppies. The dog-count color shows kennel size: green for smaller kennels, yellow for mid-size, and red for the largest (150 or more dogs). In the findings column, a red finding marks a critical citation.
Horrible Hundred
The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns. Below is a summary of the concerns noted in the report(s):
2025: Pomeranian limping for ~2 weeks without veterinary care; delayed license renewal due to failed inspection; subsequent inspection access failure with licensee unavailable for required visit
2026: Sold puppies under 8 weeks of age; repeated inspection access failures with licensee unavailable; delayed relicensing due to failed inspection and direct violation findings.
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Owen Yoder – Maple Lane Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Owen Yoder – Maple Lane Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 31-A-0793. The license expiration date on file is 9/19/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Owen Yoder – Maple Lane Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 64 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Owen Yoder – Maple Lane Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 4 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Owen Yoder – Maple Lane Kennel located?
Owen Yoder – Maple Lane Kennel's facility is registered in Millersburg, OH according to USDA records.
Has Owen Yoder – Maple Lane Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Owen Yoder – Maple Lane Kennel's current USDA license is 31-A-0793. 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 Owen Yoder – Maple Lane 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.
Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
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.
