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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
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 11, 2014
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
35 dogs
None
November 18, 2014
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
48 dogs
None
August 25, 2015
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
January 23, 2017
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
28 dogs
1 finding
November 30, 2017
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
29 dogs
1 finding
November 23, 2018
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
November 7, 2019
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
September 17, 2020
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
24 dogs
None
May 18, 2021
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
January 24, 2022
USDA 46-A-0309
Pre-license inspection
15 dogs
None
March 2, 2022
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
November 16, 2022
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
June 7, 2023
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
December 11, 2023
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
July 10, 2024
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
7 dogs
None
January 7, 2025
USDA 46-A-0309
Re-license inspection
7 dogs
None
March 11, 2025
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
7 dogs
None
August 7, 2025
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
7 dogs
None
February 17, 2026
USDA 46-A-0309
Attempted inspection
No access
None
February 24, 2026
USDA 46-A-0309
Routine inspection
6 dogs
None
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 .)
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.
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?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.