31 total dogs
No findings
Philip Bontrager — North Star Kennel
Hillsboro, WI
Breeder Snapshot
Philip Bontrager — North Star Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. Pawthenticity has 9 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2017. The most recent was February 11, 2026, with 65 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
- 65
- USDA Citations
- 4
- USDA License
- 35-A-0393
- USDA License Exp
- 3/2/2029
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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49 total dogsNo findings
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57 total dogsNo findings
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42 total dogsNo findings
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51 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“The facility has record of regular attending veterinarian visits and a written program of veterinary careA written plan, signed by a vet, for the animals' medical care. (PVC) that is signed and approved by the attending veterinarian, however the approved PVC does not include a plan for complete phys…”
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55 total dogsNo findings
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51 total dogs⚠️ Other
“In reviewing records, it was found that tag #72 had been used on a breeding dog that was transferred to another facility on 1/8/2024 and then was re-used on another recently acquired dog.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“Per the licensee, the last time physical exams for each adult dog done by the Attending Veterinarina (AV) was January 11, 2023 (a year ago).”
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63 total dogs⚠️ Sheltered Housing
“The outdoor south-facing wall that dogs can touch is made of concrete-blocks and has not been sealed.”
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65 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 June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Philip Bontrager — North Star Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Philip Bontrager — North Star Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 35-A-0393. The license expiration date on file is 3/2/2029. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Philip Bontrager — North Star Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 65 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Philip Bontrager — North Star 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 Philip Bontrager — North Star Kennel located?
Philip Bontrager — North Star Kennel's facility is registered in Hillsboro, WI according to USDA records.
Has Philip Bontrager — North Star Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Philip Bontrager — North Star Kennel's current USDA license is 35-A-0393. 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 Philip Bontrager — North Star 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.
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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.
