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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Steven Graber – Backwood Pets is linked to 11 public inspection reports, from September 2016 to June 2026.
Across 11 inspections between September 2016 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 28 dogs and 88 dogs at Steven Graber – Backwood Pets. The most recent count was 85 dogs on June 2, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
September 30, 2016
USDA 32-A-0575
Pre-license inspection #2
28 dogs
None
March 21, 2017
USDA 32-A-0575
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
March 15, 2018
USDA 32-A-0575
Routine inspection
66 dogs
None
April 16, 2019
USDA 32-A-0575
Routine inspection
66 dogs
None
May 10, 2021
USDA 32-A-0575
Routine inspection
78 dogs
None
May 18, 2022
USDA 32-A-0575
Routine inspection
87 dogs
None
May 31, 2023
USDA 32-A-0575
Routine inspection
61 dogs
None
September 12, 2023
USDA 32-A-0575
Re-license inspection
88 dogs
None
August 27, 2024
USDA 32-A-0575
Routine inspection
82 dogs
None
August 26, 2025
USDA 32-A-0575
Routine inspection
75 dogs
None
June 2, 2026
USDA 32-A-0575
Re-license inspection
85 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Steven Graber – Backwood Pets been cited by inspectors?
No. 11 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Steven Graber – Backwood Pets keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 2, 2026, inspectors counted 85 dogs (50 adults · 35 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Steven Graber – Backwood Pets raise?
The records name American Eskimo, Jack Russell Terrier. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Steven Graber – Backwood Pets 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.