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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Sofia Derun – Midwest Golden Canines is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 6 inspector findings, from November 2018 to September 2025.
Across 9 inspections between November 2018 and September 2025, inspectors recorded between 7 dogs and 26 dogs at Sofia Derun – Midwest Golden Canines. The most recent count was 10 dogs on September 18, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
November 9, 2018
Iowa 11295
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
October 21, 2019
Iowa 11295
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
October 29, 2019
Iowa 11295
Routine inspection
7 dogs
None
April 1, 2021
Iowa 11295
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
April 2, 2021
Iowa 11295
Routine inspection
10 dogs
None
May 25, 2022
Iowa 11295
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
June 8, 2022
Iowa 11295
Routine inspection
22 dogs
None
June 5, 2023
Iowa 11295
Routine inspection
26 dogs
4 findings
June 15, 2023
Iowa 11295
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
July 25, 2024
Iowa 11295
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
September 18, 2025
Iowa 11295
Routine inspection
10 dogs
2 findings
September 18, 2025
Iowa 11295
Routine inspection
10 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
June 5, 2023 — Routine inspection, Iowa 11295
26 dogs recorded (15 adults · 11 puppies).
Strong odor of animal waste
Strong odor of animal waste.
Passthroughs and doghouse not moisture-proof
Two passthroughs in primary enclosures have unsealed wood not impervious to moisture. Doghouse in exercise yard is wood and not impervious to moisture.
Abundance of flies
Abondance of flies present
Waste buildup in primary enclosures
Build up of waste in primary enclosures. housing facility is dirty with hair food and bedding.
Has Sofia Derun – Midwest Golden Canines been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 6 problems across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Sofia Derun – Midwest Golden Canines keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, September 18, 2025, inspectors counted 10 dogs (10 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Sofia Derun – Midwest Golden Canines raise?
The records name Golden Retriever. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Sofia Derun – Midwest Golden Canines 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.