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Dog breeder in Elkhart, IA. No dogs at last count. Iowa inspectors cited 9 problems across 17 reports. Every report is free to read.
Todd & Stephanie Volz – Silver Family Farm Labs
Elkhart, Iowa
Iowa state records
Breed(s)
Not listed in current public records
Exp. 11/9/2026
Inspection Summary
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Dogs counted
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Inspection Report Details
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All inspections and findings in full
Todd & Stephanie Volz – Silver Family Farm Labs is linked to 17 public inspection reports, carrying 9 inspector findings, from November 2016 to September 2025.
Across 10 inspections between November 2016 and September 2025, inspectors recorded between 0 dogs and 32 dogs at Todd & Stephanie Volz – Silver Family Farm Labs. The most recent count was 0 dogs on September 26, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2016 | Iowa 11013 | Routine inspection | 15 dogs | None |
| June 21, 2017 | Iowa 11013 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| September 19, 2017 | Iowa 11013 | Routine inspection | 20 dogs | None |
| September 5, 2018 | Iowa 11013 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| November 13, 2018 | Iowa 11013 | Routine inspection | 14 dogs | None |
| June 12, 2019 | Iowa 11013 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| December 20, 2019 | Iowa 11013 | Routine inspection | 10 dogs | None |
| February 25, 2021 | Iowa 11013 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| February 2, 2022 | Iowa 11013 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| February 3, 2022 | Iowa 11013 | Routine inspection | 11 dogs | None |
| January 18, 2024 | Iowa 11013 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| February 13, 2024 | Iowa 11013 | Routine inspection | 21 dogs | 3 findings |
| March 20, 2024 | Iowa 11013 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| May 15, 2024 | Iowa 11013 | Routine inspection | 18 dogs | 4 findings |
| May 30, 2024 | Iowa 11013 | Routine inspection | 32 dogs | 2 findings |
| May 31, 2024 | Iowa 11013 | Routine inspection | 32 dogs | None |
| September 26, 2025 | Iowa 11013 | Routine inspection | 0 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
February 13, 2024 — Routine inspection, Iowa 11013
21 dogs recorded (16 adults · 5 puppies).
- Pass-throughs and windbreak not moisture-proof
Pass-thoughts in all primary enclosures and wood windbreak in outdoor run is not impervious to moisture.
- Expired veterinary inspection
Expired veterinary inspection.
- Veterinarian did not sign inspection form
Vet was at the faciilty on 12.27.23 but did not sign vet inspection form. Will have vet inspected new facility.
May 15, 2024 — Routine inspection, Iowa 11013
18 dogs recorded (16 adults · 2 puppies).
- Back wall exposed wood
Exposed wood on the back of the facility is not impervious to moisture.
- Large exercise yard overgrown, bare dirt
Large exercise yard has overgrown vegetation and large areas of dirt.
- Passthroughs not resistant to moisture
Passthroughs in all primary enclosures are not impervious to moisture.
- Kennel walls dirty
Walls in the primary enclosures are not clean. The kennel walls along with the walls of the facility that are inside of the primary enclosures have dirt and grime buildup. The facility will be cleaned daily and sanitized in intervals not to exceed two weeks. The walls and kennel walls will be cleaned and sanitized as soon as possible or by 5.29.24.
May 30, 2024 — Routine inspection, Iowa 11013
32 dogs recorded (16 adults · 16 puppies).
- Back of garage exposed wood
Exposed wood on the back of the facility is not impervious to moisture.
- Passthroughs not moisture-resistant
Passthroughs in some promary enclosures are not impervious to moisutre.
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Todd & Stephanie Volz – Silver Family Farm Labs been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 9 problems across 17 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Todd & Stephanie Volz – Silver Family Farm Labs keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, September 26, 2025, inspectors counted 0 dogs (0 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Todd & Stephanie Volz – Silver Family Farm Labs hold?
- Iowa licence 11013 — expires 11/9/2026
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