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Dog breeder in Fredericktown, OH. 121 dogs at last count. USDA and Ohio inspectors cited no problems across 12 reports. Every report is free to read.
Fredericktown, Ohio
Dog breeder in Fredericktown, OH. 121 dogs at last count. USDA and Ohio inspectors cited no problems across 12 reports. Every report is free to read.
Samuel Shetler – Sunrise Kennels is linked to 12 public inspection reports, from June 2017 to April 2026.
Across 12 inspections between June 2017 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 76 dogs and 189 dogs at Samuel Shetler – Sunrise Kennels. The most recent count was 121 dogs on April 17, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2017 | USDA 31-A-0660 | Pre-license inspection #2 | 76 dogs | None |
| July 12, 2018 | USDA 31-A-0660 | Routine inspection | 128 dogs | None |
| August 7, 2019 | USDA 31-A-0660 | Routine inspection | 115 dogs | None |
| September 23, 2021 | USDA 31-A-0660 | Routine inspection | 134 dogs | None |
| May 11, 2022 | USDA 31-A-0660 | Re-license inspection | 129 dogs | None |
| April 5, 2023 | USDA 31-A-0660 | Routine inspection | 106 dogs | None |
| February 20, 2024 | USDA 31-A-0660 | Routine inspection | 107 dogs | None |
| November 6, 2024 | USDA 31-A-0660 | Routine inspection | 183 dogs | None |
| May 28, 2025 | USDA 31-A-0660 | Re-license inspection | 113 dogs | None |
| June 6, 2025 | Ohio CB0018RK | Routine inspection | 123 dogs | None |
| December 19, 2025 | USDA 31-A-0660 | Routine inspection | 189 dogs | None |
| April 17, 2026 | Ohio CB0018RK | Routine inspection | 121 dogs | None |
3 photographs taken by inspectors at Samuel Shetler – Sunrise Kennels and attached to their reports.

June 6, 2025 — Ohio inspection (report PDF)

June 6, 2025 — Ohio inspection (report PDF)

April 17, 2026 — Ohio inspection (report PDF)
No. 12 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
At the most recent inspection on file, April 17, 2026, inspectors counted 121 dogs (82 adults · 39 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name Boston Terrier, Pug. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.
| Kennel | Location | Why related | Dogs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma J Stutzman | Fredericktown, OH | Nearby · < 1 mi | 31 dogs | No notes |
| Amos J Yoder | Fredericktown, OH | Nearby · 3 mi | 29 dogs | 2 notes |
| Laverne D Troyer | Mount Gilead, OH | Nearby · 3 mi | 97 dogs | 11 notes |
| Mary Shetler – County Line Kennel | Fredericktown, OH | Nearby · 4 mi | 61 dogs | 2 notes |
| Abe R Yoder – Hollowside Puppies / Woodside Kennel / Treeline Kennel | Alexandria, OH | Same breed · Boston Terrier | 212 dogs | 10 notes |
| Alta Hostetler | Apple Creek, OH | Same breed · Boston Terrier | 34 dogs | No notes |
| Aden E Burkholder – Hickory Lane Kennel | Alexandria, OH | Same breed · Pug | 28 dogs | No notes |
| Andy Y Hostetler – Holmes Kennel | Holmesville, OH | Same breed · Pug | 47 dogs | No notes |
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