25 total dogs
No findings
Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run Kennels
> 1 USDA License
Dalton, WI
Breeder Snapshot
Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Dalton, Wisconsin. Pawthenticity has 8 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2016. The most recent was December 4, 2025, with 84 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 1 citation. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 35-A-0375 from 2016 to 2018, and current license 35-A-0498 from 2022 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 84
- USDA Citations
- 1
- USDA License
- 35-A-0498
- USDA License Exp
- 3/29/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run Kennels raises the following breed(s): Shih Tzu, Zuchon (Teddy Bear).
Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, inspection reports, 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.
Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run Kennels — USDA License 35-A-0375 (previous)
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1 CITATION33 total dogsExpired ivermectin used
“A bottle of expired ivermectin ... had been used in some animals at the facility since the expiration date.”
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41 total dogsNo findings
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48 total dogsNo findings
Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run Kennels — USDA License 35-A-0498 (current)
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34 total dogsNo findings
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79 total dogsNo findings
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72 total dogsNo findings
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84 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. The dog-count color shows kennel size: green for smaller kennels, yellow for mid-size, and red for the largest (150 or more dogs). In the findings column, a red finding marks a critical citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 35-A-0498. The license expiration date on file is 3/29/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 84 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 1 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run Kennels located?
Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run Kennels's facility is registered in Dalton, WI according to USDA records.
Has Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run Kennels's current USDA license is 35-A-0498. 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 Wilbur L Bontrager — River Run 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.
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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.
