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Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Sara S Bontrager – Grand Valley Kennel

Markesan, Wisconsin

USDA licensedWisconsin state records

Breeder snapshot

Shih Tzu breeder in Markesan, WI. 77 dogs at last count. USDA inspectors cited no problems across 4 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Shih Tzu

Latest inspectionNovember 17, 2025

Latest Dog Count7754 adults · 23 puppies

USDA license35-A-0495

Exp. 2/17/2028

Wisconsin license512505

Inspections on file4 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Sara S Bontrager – Grand Valley Kennel is linked to 4 public inspection reports, from February 2022 to November 2025.

Across 4 inspections between February 2022 and November 2025, inspectors recorded between 77 dogs and 93 dogs at Sara S Bontrager – Grand Valley Kennel. The most recent count was 77 dogs on November 17, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
February 14, 2022	USDA 35-A-0495	Pre-license inspection	93 dogs	None
February 28, 2024	USDA 35-A-0495	Routine inspection	92 dogs	None
January 15, 2025	USDA 35-A-0495	Re-license inspection	77 dogs	None
November 17, 2025	USDA 35-A-0495	Routine inspection	77 dogs	None

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Sara S Bontrager – Grand Valley Kennel been cited by inspectors?

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

How many dogs does Sara S Bontrager – Grand Valley Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, November 17, 2025, inspectors counted 77 dogs (54 adults · 23 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Sara S Bontrager – Grand Valley Kennel raise?

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

What licences does Sara S Bontrager – Grand Valley Kennel hold?

USDA licence 35-A-0495 — expires 2/17/2028
Wisconsin licence 512505

Related Kennels

Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.

Kennel	Location	Why related	Dogs	Notes
Wayne Bontrager	Markesan, WI	Nearby · 1 mi	48 dogs	No notes
Cletus Bontrager	Markesan, WI	Nearby · 1 mi	45 dogs	No notes
Timothy Mast – T C KennelsWARN	Cambria, WI	Nearby · 3 mi	96 dogs	5 notes
John Mast – Rocky Ridge Kennel	Dalton, WI	Nearby · 3 mi	26 dogs	No notes
Allen N Reiff	Withee, WI	Same breed · Shih Tzu	167 dogs	1 note
Ammon Zimmerman	Stitzer, WI	Same breed · Shih Tzu	71 dogs	No notes

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