Tom & Jody VandeWeerd — Riverside Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 15 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was February 5, 2026, with 61 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 12 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
61
USDA Citations
12
USDA License
42-A-1365
USDA License Exp
3/24/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Tom & Jody VandeWeerd — Riverside Kennels raises the following breed(s): Cocker Spaniel, Labrador Retriever, Mini Pinscher, Papillon, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Pug, Yorkie.
Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, pet store records, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVIs). While we strive for accuracy, this information may not be accurate, current, or complete.
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.
56 total dogs
⚠️ Veterinary Care
“A male Yorkshire terrier, microchip # 476736231B, was observed to have a buildup of a brown colored substance on his teeth and the inspector observed a reddish color along the gum line.”
⚠️ Housing
“In the outdoor enclosures of the large dog building, the bottom of the metal sheets of the building have rusted and left holes with jagged edges at the level of the dogs.”
⚠️ Housing
“In the building housing large dogs, there is a buildup of dirt and grime on the walls of the indoor enclosures at the level of the dogs.”
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
CAPS Investigation 🎥
The Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) is a nonprofit that investigates commercial dog breeders and the pet stores that sell their puppies, then publishes the findings publicly.
Is Tom & Jody VandeWeerd — Riverside Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Tom & Jody VandeWeerd — Riverside Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1365. The license expiration date on file is 3/24/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Tom & Jody VandeWeerd — Riverside Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 61 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Tom & Jody VandeWeerd — Riverside Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 12 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Tom & Jody VandeWeerd — Riverside Kennels located?
Tom & Jody VandeWeerd — Riverside Kennels's facility is registered in Rock Rapids, IA according to USDA records.
Has Tom & Jody VandeWeerd — Riverside Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Tom & Jody VandeWeerd — Riverside Kennels's current USDA license is 42-A-1365. 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 Tom & Jody VandeWeerd — Riverside Kennels'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.
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