261 total dogs
No findings
Rick Sandbulte
Sioux Center, IA
Multiple Licenses at Address
Breeder Snapshot
Rick Sandbulte is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Sioux Center, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 1 USDA inspection on file, with the earliest from 2025. The most recent was November 26, 2025, with 261 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
- 261
- USDA Citations
- 0
- USDA License
- 42-A-1741
- USDA License Exp
- 12/22/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Rick Sandbulte raises the following breed(s): Boston Terrier, Poodle, Pug.
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.
Rick Sandbulte — USDA License 42-A-1741
Other USDA licenses at this address
USDA License 42-A-1649 (Rick and Sara Sandbulte) is listed at the same address. This licensee's inspection reports are shown below for transparency.
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211 total dogsNo findings
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289 total dogsNo findings
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319 total dogsNo findings
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308 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“A cream and reddish female, poodle (ID numbers 9351 last four), named “Sassy”, was excessively matted.”
⚠️ Records“In the Whelping Building, there were 90 puppies still nursing on their mother with identification cards.”
⚠️ Housing“In the Big Dog Kennel there were two enclosures with solid plastic fronts.”
⚠️ Housing“The outside enclosures for the Big Dog Kennel has black powder coated piped framed panels.”
⚠️ Housing“The whelping building has two plastic whelping boxes with an accumulation of brown grime on their surfaces.”
⚠️ Enclosures“An enclosure in Room 3, of the Whelping Building, had an metal rod protruding up through a floor opening into the enclosure presenting a sharp point.”
⚠️ Enclosures“In Whelping Room number 1, a litter of puppies had an “Boston Terrier” puppy housed with them.”
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273 total dogsNo findings
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🚫 Access
“A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 1:05 pm on 21- August-2025.”
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365 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 May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rick Sandbulte a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Rick Sandbulte is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1741. The license expiration date on file is 12/22/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Rick Sandbulte have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 261 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Rick Sandbulte 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 Rick Sandbulte located?
Rick Sandbulte's facility is registered in Sioux Center, IA according to USDA records.
Has Rick Sandbulte held more than one USDA license?
Rick Sandbulte's current USDA license is 42-A-1741. 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 Rick Sandbulte'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.
