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Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Vernon Detweiler – Hillcrest Kennels

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Seymour, Iowa

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Dog breeder in Seymour, IA. 64 dogs at last count. USDA and Iowa inspectors cited no problems across 12 reports. Every report is free to read.

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Latest inspectionFebruary 9, 2026

Latest Dog Count6445 adults · 19 puppies

USDA license42-A-1654

Exp. 3/12/2027

Iowa license11845

Exp. 7/14/2026

Inspections on file8 USDA · 4 Iowa

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

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Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

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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?

USDA licence 42-A-1654 — expires 3/12/2027
Iowa licence 11845 — expires 7/14/2026

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Henry L Nisley – Windy Ridge Kennel	Seymour, IA	Nearby · < 1 mi	59 dogs	No notes
Nathan H Nisley – Tag Along Puppies	Promise City, IA	Nearby · 1 mi	40 dogs	No notes
Willard W Miller	Seymour, IA	Nearby · 3 mi	8 dogs	No notes
Daniel Gingerich – Maple Hill PuppiesSUSPACTIONCRIT	Seymour, IA	Nearby · 4 mi	261 dogs	303 notes

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