24 total dogs
No findings
Ralph Martin
Thorp, WI
Critical Violation(s)
Breeder Snapshot
Ralph Martin is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Thorp, Wisconsin. Pawthenticity has 17 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was May 7, 2025, with 26 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 12 citations, including 1 critical violation. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 26
- USDA Citations
- 12
- USDA License
- 35-A-0302
- USDA License Exp
- 9/28/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Ralph Martin raises the following breed(s): Boston Terrier, Shiba Inu.
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.
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27 total dogs⚠️ Records
“Health Certificates The licensee is using heath certificates designed and for use on animals sold and transported in the State of Wisconsin only.”
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38 total dogsNo findings
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44 total dogs⚠️ Sanitation
“During inspection, the licensee informed me that she sanitizes the enclosures containing the moms and their pups every 6-8 weeks.”
⚠️ Sanitation“The shelves and other surfaces within the kennel had mice feces and grime on tops of the surfaces throughout the kennel.”
⚠️ Sanitation“During inspection, a mouse was seen running through the kennel on two separate occasions.”
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36 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“Vials of canine distemper vaccine were found to have expired 11/20/15.”
⚠️ Sanitation · Repeat“A doggy door within one enclosure containing two dogs had grime building up on the top of it.”
⚠️ Sanitation · Repeat“Mouse feces was accumulating on top of an end of two wooded boards up against the door frame within one of the dog enclosures.”
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42 total dogsNo findings
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58 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“During inspection, a two week old black and white Boston Terrier puppy was observed to be listless and not moving around much.”
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38 total dogs‼️ Enclosures · Critical
“A female Shiba Inu escaped from her enclosure sometime around March 2018.”
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38 total dogsNo findings
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47 total dogsNo findings
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34 total dogsNo findings
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30 total dogsNo findings
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28 total dogs⚠️ Sheltered Housing
“The inside gate in the first enclosure has an area of chewed and scratched wood where the varnish has been worn away and the surface is no longer imperious to moisture.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“The medical records do not include all the required information.”
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30 total dogsNo findings
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32 total dogsNo findings
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26 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 Ralph Martin a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Ralph Martin is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 35-A-0302. The license expiration date on file is 9/28/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Ralph Martin have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 26 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Ralph Martin have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 12 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Ralph Martin located?
Ralph Martin's facility is registered in Thorp, WI according to USDA records.
Has Ralph Martin held more than one USDA license?
Ralph Martin's current USDA license is 35-A-0302. 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 Ralph Martin'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.
