Ryan & Marcus Herschberger — Designer Bernedoodles

Arthur, IL

Breeder Snapshot

Ryan & Marcus Herschberger — Designer Bernedoodles is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Arthur, Illinois. Pawthenticity has 7 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2021. The most recent was March 10, 2026, with 40 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 2 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
40
USDA Citations
2
USDA License
33-A-0603
USDA License Exp
10/1/2028

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Ryan & Marcus Herschberger — Designer Bernedoodles raises the following breed(s): Bernedoodle, Bernese Mountain Dog.

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.

  1. 61 total dogs
    ⚠️ Veterinary Care
    “There were four Bernese Mountain dogs (Maggie, Rocky, Sofy, Kate) that had a moderate buildup of dark brown, greasy material in one or both ears that has not been observed until during the inspection.”
    ⚠️ Sanitation
    “There are six outdoor run areas that have a moderate buildup of a dark brown greasy material on both sides of the door flaps and outdoor metal walls around the flap doors where the dogs bodies rub against the wall.”

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 Ryan & Marcus Herschberger — Designer Bernedoodles a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Ryan & Marcus Herschberger — Designer Bernedoodles is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 33-A-0603. The license expiration date on file is 10/1/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Ryan & Marcus Herschberger — Designer Bernedoodles have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 40 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Ryan & Marcus Herschberger — Designer Bernedoodles have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 2 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Ryan & Marcus Herschberger — Designer Bernedoodles located?
Ryan & Marcus Herschberger — Designer Bernedoodles's facility is registered in Arthur, IL according to USDA records.
Has Ryan & Marcus Herschberger — Designer Bernedoodles held more than one USDA license?
Ryan & Marcus Herschberger — Designer Bernedoodles's current USDA license is 33-A-0603. 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 Ryan & Marcus Herschberger — Designer Bernedoodles'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.

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