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Border Collie breeder in Blakesburg, IA. 20 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited 1 problem across 8 reports. Every report is free to read.
Ridge Road Kennels – Blakesburg, IA
Blakesburg, Iowa
USDA licensed
Breed(s)
Border Collie
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Ridge Road Kennels – Blakesburg, IA is linked to 8 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from December 2021 to July 2025.
Across 8 inspections between December 2021 and July 2025, inspectors recorded between 20 dogs and 82 dogs at Ridge Road Kennels – Blakesburg, IA. The most recent count was 20 dogs on July 1, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2021 | USDA 42-A-1675 | Pre-license inspection | 65 dogs | None |
| April 13, 2022 | USDA 42-B-0329 | Routine inspection | 50 dogs | 1 finding |
| January 9, 2023 | USDA 42-B-0329 | Routine inspection | 82 dogs | None |
| October 30, 2023 | USDA 42-B-0329 | Routine inspection | 52 dogs | None |
| October 30, 2023 | USDA 42-A-1675 | Routine inspection | 52 dogs | None |
| July 23, 2024 | USDA 42-B-0329 | Routine inspection | 38 dogs | None |
| April 21, 2025 | USDA 42-B-0329 | Re-license inspection | 20 dogs | None |
| July 1, 2025 | USDA 42-B-0329 | Routine inspection | 20 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
April 13, 2022 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-B-0329
50 dogs recorded (36 adults · 14 puppies).
- Border Collies' rubber flooring filthy
Three adult border collies are housed in an outdoor enclosure located within a loafing shed. The ground in the enclosure is covered by a rubber flooring material which has a buildup of dirt, straw, feces and debris on its surface. The buildup of debris and feces is concentrated around the base of the shelters and additional areas of dried, packed organic material are compressed onto the surface of the rubber flooring. The exterior surfaces of the metal self-feeder are also coated in a layer of brown dirt. The buildup of dirt, feces and debris could increase the risk of disease towards the dogs. Primary enclosures and food and water receptacles must be sanitized once every two weeks and more often if necessary to prevent an accumulation of dirt, debris, food waste, excreta and other disease hazards. The licensee must clean and sanitize the rubber flooring and metal feeder and must ensure that all enclosure surfaces are maintained in a clean and sanitized condition in order to support the health of the animals. To be corrected by: a verbal correction date of 27-April-2022 was given at the time of the inspection.
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Ridge Road Kennels – Blakesburg, IA been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 8 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Ridge Road Kennels – Blakesburg, IA keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, July 1, 2025, inspectors counted 20 dogs (20 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Ridge Road Kennels – Blakesburg, IA raise?
The records name Border Collie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Ridge Road Kennels – Blakesburg, IA hold?
- USDA licence 42-B-0329 — expires 4/20/2028
- USDA licence 42-A-1675 — Cancelled 4/20/2022
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