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Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Sam Townswick + Mette Hammer – Bluff Country Bernedoodles

Decorah, Iowa

Iowa state records

Breeder snapshot

Bernedoodle breeder in Decorah, IA. 18 dogs at last count. Iowa inspectors cited no problems across 4 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Bernedoodle

Latest inspectionJuly 7, 2025

Latest Dog Count186 adults · 12 puppies

USDA license

Iowa license12019

Exp. 8/12/2026

Inspections on file4 Iowa

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Sam Townswick + Mette Hammer – Bluff Country Bernedoodles is linked to 4 public inspection reports, from August 2022 to July 2025.

Across 4 inspections between August 2022 and July 2025, inspectors recorded between 5 dogs and 18 dogs at Sam Townswick + Mette Hammer – Bluff Country Bernedoodles. The most recent count was 18 dogs on July 7, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
August 12, 2022	Iowa 12019	Routine inspection	7 dogs	None
August 7, 2023	Iowa 12019	Routine inspection	5 dogs	None
August 9, 2024	Iowa 12019	Routine inspection	10 dogs	None
July 7, 2025	Iowa 12019	Routine inspection	18 dogs	None

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Sam Townswick + Mette Hammer – Bluff Country Bernedoodles been cited by inspectors?

No. 4 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.

How many dogs does Sam Townswick + Mette Hammer – Bluff Country Bernedoodles keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, July 7, 2025, inspectors counted 18 dogs (6 adults · 12 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Sam Townswick + Mette Hammer – Bluff Country Bernedoodles raise?

The records name Bernedoodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Sam Townswick + Mette Hammer – Bluff Country Bernedoodles hold?

Iowa licence 12019 — expires 8/12/2026

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Big Star Kennel	West Point, IA	Same breed · Bernedoodle	422 dogs	1 note
Brian Sterrenberg – Brian's Kennels	Joice, IA	Same breed · Bernedoodle	115 dogs	6 notes

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