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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Samuel Esch – Double S Kennel is linked to 12 public inspection reports, from September 2021 to April 2026.
Across 12 inspections between September 2021 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 8 dogs and 30 dogs at Samuel Esch – Double S Kennel. The most recent count was 11 dogs on April 7, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
September 10, 2021
Pennsylvania 17869
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
November 5, 2021
Pennsylvania 17869
Routine inspection
8 dogs
None
May 27, 2022
Pennsylvania 17869
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
November 8, 2022
Pennsylvania 17869
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
April 19, 2023
Pennsylvania 17869
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
November 15, 2023
Pennsylvania 17869
Routine inspection
22 dogs
None
April 30, 2024
Pennsylvania 17869
Routine inspection
9 dogs
None
September 18, 2024
Pennsylvania 17869
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
March 19, 2025
Pennsylvania 17869
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
May 12, 2025
Pennsylvania 17869
Routine inspection
15 dogs
None
September 17, 2025
Pennsylvania 17869
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
April 7, 2026
Pennsylvania 17869
Routine inspection
11 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Samuel Esch – Double S Kennel been cited by inspectors?
No. 12 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Samuel Esch – Double S Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 7, 2026, inspectors counted 11 dogs (5 adults · 6 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Samuel Esch – Double S Kennel hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.