Breeder Database / South Dakota

Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Rick Klinkhammer – Klinkhammers Labs

Tea, South Dakota

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Tea, SD. 16 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited no problems across 21 reports. Every report is free to read.

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Not listed in current public records

Latest inspectionJuly 10, 2026

Latest Dog Count166 adults · 10 puppies

USDA license46-A-0331

Exp. 10/20/2028

South Dakota license

Inspections on file21 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

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Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Rick Klinkhammer – Klinkhammers Labs is linked to 21 public inspection reports, from April 2014 to July 2026.

Across 20 inspections between April 2014 and July 2026, inspectors recorded between 6 dogs and 28 dogs at Rick Klinkhammer – Klinkhammers Labs. The most recent count was 16 dogs on July 10, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
April 16, 2014	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	20 dogs	None
April 8, 2015	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	14 dogs	None
February 4, 2016	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	16 dogs	None
January 27, 2017	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	6 dogs	None
January 24, 2018	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	24 dogs	None
December 7, 2018	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	14 dogs	None
December 5, 2019	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	14 dogs	None
December 4, 2020	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	21 dogs	None
July 14, 2021	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	19 dogs	None
March 24, 2022	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	7 dogs	None
July 18, 2022	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	28 dogs	None
November 18, 2022	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	18 dogs	None
June 14, 2023	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	8 dogs	None
January 25, 2024	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	15 dogs	None
June 28, 2024	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	8 dogs	None
December 12, 2024	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	11 dogs	None
May 29, 2025	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	19 dogs	None
June 13, 2025	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	7 dogs	None
January 8, 2026	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	14 dogs	None
June 25, 2026	USDA 46-A-0331	Attempted inspection	No access	None
July 10, 2026	USDA 46-A-0331	Routine inspection	16 dogs	None

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Rick Klinkhammer – Klinkhammers Labs been cited by inspectors?

No. 21 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.

How many dogs does Rick Klinkhammer – Klinkhammers Labs keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, July 10, 2026, inspectors counted 16 dogs (6 adults · 10 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Rick Klinkhammer – Klinkhammers Labs hold?

USDA licence 46-A-0331 — expires 10/20/2028

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Carla Pederson – Pederson Farms	Freeman, SD	Nearby · 30 mi	27 dogs	6 notes

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