Breeder Database / South Dakota
Updated February 24, 2026

Steve & Judy Theisse – T Z Kennels

Mitchell, South Dakota

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Steve & Judy Theisse – T Z Kennels is linked to 20 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Chow Chow
Latest inspectionFebruary 24, 2026
Latest Dog Count66 adults · 0 puppies
USDA license46-A-0309
Exp. 12/23/2027
South Dakota license
Inspections on file20 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Steve & Judy Theisse – T Z Kennels is linked to 20 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from March 2014 to February 2026.

Across 19 inspections between March 2014 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 6 dogs and 48 dogs at Steve & Judy Theisse – T Z Kennels. The most recent count was 6 dogs on February 24, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
March 11, 2014USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection35 dogsNone
November 18, 2014USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection48 dogsNone
August 25, 2015USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection34 dogsNone
January 23, 2017USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection28 dogs1 finding
November 30, 2017USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection29 dogs1 finding
November 23, 2018USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection28 dogsNone
November 7, 2019USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection32 dogsNone
September 17, 2020USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection24 dogsNone
May 18, 2021USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection23 dogsNone
January 24, 2022USDA 46-A-0309Pre-license inspection15 dogsNone
March 2, 2022USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection21 dogsNone
November 16, 2022USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection25 dogsNone
June 7, 2023USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection23 dogsNone
December 11, 2023USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection21 dogsNone
July 10, 2024USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection7 dogsNone
January 7, 2025USDA 46-A-0309Re-license inspection7 dogsNone
March 11, 2025USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection7 dogsNone
August 7, 2025USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection7 dogsNone
February 17, 2026USDA 46-A-0309Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
February 24, 2026USDA 46-A-0309Routine inspection6 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

January 23, 2017 — Routine inspection, USDA 46-A-0309

28 dogs recorded (24 adults · 4 puppies).

  • Chow Chow run with protruding wire

    A gate to the outside run area next to the west side of the whelping building contained numerous strands of protruding fence wire into the run. There was one black female chow chow named Ebony (DOB 2-1-2010, microchip # 492B60687A) within the run area. The sharp ends of the wires protruding into the run represent an injury hazard to dogs using the run. The protruding wire needs to be removed or repaired. Correct by date: immediately (owner removed dog from affected run area during inspection .)

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November 30, 2017 — Routine inspection, USDA 46-A-0309

29 dogs recorded (26 adults · 3 puppies).

  • Chow Chow chewed wood surfaces

    1) Exposed and chewed wood surfaces were observed on the interior side of the dog access door located on the west wall of the southwest enclosure in the whelping building. The enclosure currently houses two young black chow- chows. 2) A plywood panel attached to a dividing wire panel between occupied dog pens in the west kennel building was observed to have a large hole chewed in it. Exposed, worn or chewed wood surfaces are difficult to sanitize and may pose a splinter risk to dogs. Large holes in wooden divider panels may also pose a potential entrapment risk to animals. All damaged wood surfaces need to be repaired or replaced and maintained so as to remain impervious to moisture and easily sanitized. Correct by 12-10-2017.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Steve & Judy Theisse – T Z Kennels been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 20 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Steve & Judy Theisse – T Z Kennels keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, February 24, 2026, inspectors counted 6 dogs (6 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Steve & Judy Theisse – T Z Kennels raise?

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

What licences does Steve & Judy Theisse – T Z Kennels hold?

  • USDA licence 46-A-0309 — expires 12/23/2027

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