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Last Updated: Oct 2, 2026

Samuel K Zook – Crowwoods Homestead

Manheim, Pennsylvania

USDA licensedPennsylvania state records

Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Manheim, PA. 189 dogs at last count. USDA and Pennsylvania inspectors cited 2 problems across 31 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Bichon Frise, Mini Poodle, Shih Tzu, Zuchon (Teddy Bear)
Latest inspectionSeptember 1, 2026
Latest Dog Count18986 adults · 103 puppies
USDA licenses — 2 on file23-A-0737, 23-A-0694
Pennsylvania license11396
Exp. 12/31/2026
Inspections on file12 USDA · 19 Pennsylvania

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Samuel K Zook – Crowwoods Homestead is linked to 31 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from September 2018 to September 2026.

Across 29 inspections between September 2018 and September 2026, inspectors recorded between 99 dogs and 218 dogs at Samuel K Zook – Crowwoods Homestead. The most recent count was 189 dogs on September 1, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
September 4, 2018Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection147 dogs1 finding
September 19, 2018Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection137 dogsNone
January 29, 2019Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection99 dogsNone
February 19, 2019USDA 23-A-0694Pre-license inspection #1107 dogsNone
July 17, 2019USDA 23-A-0694Routine inspection128 dogsNone
September 5, 2019Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection104 dogsNone
June 29, 2020Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection148 dogsNone
October 20, 2020Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection99 dogsNone
February 9, 2021Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection128 dogsNone
May 27, 2021USDA 23-A-0737Pre-license inspection99 dogsNone
August 9, 2021Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection140 dogs1 finding
August 24, 2021Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection131 dogsNone
August 24, 2021USDA 23-A-0737Routine inspection132 dogsNone
February 22, 2022Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection145 dogsNone
May 31, 2022USDA 23-A-0737Routine inspection142 dogsNone
October 12, 2022Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection152 dogsNone
February 7, 2023Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection183 dogsNone
February 22, 2023USDA 23-A-0737Inspection165 dogsNone
September 12, 2023Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection140 dogsNone
December 6, 2023USDA 23-A-0737Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
January 4, 2024USDA 23-A-0737Routine inspection162 dogsNone
March 6, 2024Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection171 dogsNone
May 28, 2024USDA 23-A-0737Re-license inspection158 dogsNone
July 23, 2024Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection169 dogsNone
October 16, 2024USDA 23-A-0737Routine inspection192 dogsNone
May 9, 2025Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection180 dogsNone
September 2, 2025USDA 23-A-0737Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
October 7, 2025Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection218 dogsNone
December 16, 2025USDA 23-A-0737Routine inspection190 dogsNone
February 19, 2026Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection158 dogsNone
September 1, 2026Pennsylvania 11396Routine inspection189 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

September 4, 2018 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 11396

147 dogs recorded (87 adults · 60 puppies).

  • Primary enclosures too small

    Wardens viewed 2 primary enclosures that did not meet the minimum size requirement for the dogs that were housed within.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

August 9, 2021 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 11396

140 dogs recorded (70 adults · 70 puppies).

  • No bills of sale for transferred dogs

    This Warden viewed kennel records indicating dogs were transferred in to the kennel No bills of sale from the previous owner could be produced by the kennel owner. All bills of sale must have all required information.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Samuel K Zook – Crowwoods Homestead been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 31 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Samuel K Zook – Crowwoods Homestead keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, September 1, 2026, inspectors counted 189 dogs (86 adults · 103 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Samuel K Zook – Crowwoods Homestead raise?

The records name Bichon Frise, Mini Poodle, Shih Tzu, Zuchon (Teddy Bear). Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Samuel K Zook – Crowwoods Homestead hold?

  • USDA licence 23-A-0737 — expires 6/2/2027
  • Pennsylvania licence 11396 — expires 12/31/2026
  • USDA licence 23-A-0694 — Cancelled 4/8/2021

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