Paws to Admire, Inc — Country Lane Bernedoodles

Salem, IA

Multiple Licenses at AddressLLC Info Available

Breeder Snapshot

Paws to Admire, Inc — Country Lane Bernedoodles is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Salem, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 5 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2023. The most recent was February 25, 2026, with 33 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
33
USDA Citations
0
USDA License
42-A-1708
USDA License Exp
2/6/2029

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Paws to Admire, Inc — Country Lane Bernedoodles raises the following breed(s): Bernedoodle.

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.

Paws to Admire, Inc — Country Lane Bernedoodles — USDA License 42-A-1708
Other USDA licenses at this address
USDA License 42-A-1525 (Rycki Mehmert) is listed at the same address. This licensee's inspection reports are shown below for transparency.
  1. 🚫 Access
    “A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 1:15 PM on 06/30/2016.”

Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.

Records last reviewed May 2026.

LLC Details

  • Name: Paws to Admire, Inc
  • Formed: June 19, 2018, in Iowa
  • Status: Active
  • Members: Rycki Mehmert, Cody Mehmert, Richard L. Fehseke Iii
  • LLC address matches the kennel's USDA address ✅
  • Source: OpenCorporates →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paws to Admire, Inc — Country Lane Bernedoodles a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Paws to Admire, Inc — Country Lane Bernedoodles is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1708. The license expiration date on file is 2/6/2029. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Paws to Admire, Inc — Country Lane Bernedoodles have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 33 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Paws to Admire, Inc — Country Lane Bernedoodles 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 Paws to Admire, Inc — Country Lane Bernedoodles located?
Paws to Admire, Inc — Country Lane Bernedoodles's facility is registered in Salem, IA according to USDA records.
Has Paws to Admire, Inc — Country Lane Bernedoodles held more than one USDA license?
Paws to Admire, Inc — Country Lane Bernedoodles's current USDA license is 42-A-1708. 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 Paws to Admire, Inc — Country Lane Bernedoodles'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.

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