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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Vernon Detweiler – Hillcrest Kennels is linked to 12 public inspection reports, from March 2021 to February 2026.
Across 12 inspections between March 2021 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 58 dogs and 99 dogs at Vernon Detweiler – Hillcrest Kennels. The most recent count was 64 dogs on February 9, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 8, 2021
USDA 42-A-1654
Pre-license inspection
58 dogs
None
September 9, 2021
Iowa 11845
Routine inspection
68 dogs
None
October 4, 2021
USDA 42-A-1654
Routine inspection
79 dogs
None
December 7, 2022
USDA 42-A-1654
Routine inspection
89 dogs
None
March 22, 2023
Iowa 11845
Routine inspection
99 dogs
None
October 30, 2023
USDA 42-A-1654
Routine inspection
90 dogs
None
February 29, 2024
USDA 42-A-1654
Re-license inspection
87 dogs
None
April 24, 2024
Iowa 11845
Routine inspection
80 dogs
None
August 20, 2024
USDA 42-A-1654
Routine inspection
93 dogs
None
May 19, 2025
USDA 42-A-1654
Routine inspection
72 dogs
None
June 12, 2025
Iowa 11845
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
February 9, 2026
USDA 42-A-1654
Routine inspection
64 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Vernon Detweiler – Hillcrest Kennels been cited by inspectors?
No. 12 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Vernon Detweiler – Hillcrest Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, February 9, 2026, inspectors counted 64 dogs (45 adults · 19 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Vernon Detweiler – Hillcrest 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.