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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Wendy Skogen – Pure Country Kennels is linked to 12 public inspection reports, from February 2017 to August 2025.
Across 11 inspections between February 2017 and August 2025, inspectors recorded between 23 dogs and 72 dogs at Wendy Skogen – Pure Country Kennels. The most recent count was 25 dogs on August 13, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
February 6, 2017
USDA 46-A-0427
Pre-license inspection #1
23 dogs
None
September 18, 2017
USDA 46-A-0427
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
August 21, 2018
USDA 46-A-0427
Routine inspection
62 dogs
None
September 16, 2019
USDA 46-A-0427
Routine inspection
72 dogs
None
June 30, 2021
USDA 46-A-0427
Attempted inspection
No access
None
October 20, 2021
USDA 46-A-0427
Routine inspection
55 dogs
None
February 15, 2022
USDA 46-A-0427
Re-license inspection
29 dogs
None
August 30, 2022
USDA 46-A-0427
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
June 13, 2023
USDA 46-A-0427
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
September 18, 2024
USDA 46-A-0427
Routine inspection
40 dogs
None
February 26, 2025
USDA 46-A-0427
Re-license inspection
28 dogs
None
August 13, 2025
USDA 46-A-0427
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Wendy Skogen – Pure Country Kennels been cited by inspectors?
No. 12 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Wendy Skogen – Pure Country Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, August 13, 2025, inspectors counted 25 dogs (21 adults · 4 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Wendy Skogen – Pure Country Kennels raise?
The records name Boston Terrier, Golden Retriever. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Wendy Skogen – Pure Country 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.