63 total dogs
No findings
Sunset Grove Kennels LLC
Hazelton, IA
> 1 USDA LicenseLLC Info Available
Breeder Snapshot
Sunset Grove Kennels LLC is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Hazelton, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 7 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2022. The most recent was April 8, 2026, with 54 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 3 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 42-A-1703 from 2022 to 2025, and current license 42-A-1746 from 2026 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 54
- USDA Citations
- 3
- USDA License
- 42-A-1746
- USDA License Exp
- 4/14/2029
USDA Inspections
USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.
Sunset Grove Kennels LLC — USDA License 42-A-1703 (previous)
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41 total dogsNo findings
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32 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“Vaccinations were not stored at the correct temperature per the label.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“The facility has failed to follow the Program of Veterinary approved by the Attending Veterinarian.”
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48 total dogsNo findings
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38 total dogsNo findings
Sunset Grove Kennels LLC — USDA License 42-A-1746 (current)
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54 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
LLC Details
- Name: Sunset Grove Kennels LLC
- Formed: September 28, 2022, in Iowa
- Status: Active
- Agent: SARAH KAUFFMAN
- LLC address matches the kennel's USDA address ✅
- Source: OpenCorporates →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunset Grove Kennels LLC a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Sunset Grove Kennels LLC is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1746. The license expiration date on file is 4/14/2029. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Sunset Grove Kennels LLC have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 54 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Sunset Grove Kennels LLC have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 3 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Sunset Grove Kennels LLC located?
Sunset Grove Kennels LLC's facility is registered in Hazelton, IA according to USDA records.
Has Sunset Grove Kennels LLC held more than one USDA license?
Sunset Grove Kennels LLC's current USDA license is 42-A-1746. If a previous license is listed in the profile header above, this breeder has held more than one USDA license over time.
Where can I view Sunset Grove Kennels LLC's original USDA inspection reports?
Every inspection on this profile links to the original USDA PDF — the same document inspectors filed. Click any inspection above to open the source report.
Pawthenticity summarizes public inspection records from USDA APHIS to help people make informed decisions. The findings, citation codes, and dates shown are drawn directly from those records and reflect conditions documented on the inspection date(s) shown — they may not reflect current operations. Category and severity labels are our summary of the USDA's own findings, not independent judgments about a breeder. If you believe any information here is inaccurate or out of date, please submit a correction.
