Breeder Database / Wisconsin
Updated December 4, 2025

Wilbur L Bontrager – River Run Kennels

Dalton, Wisconsin

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Wilbur L Bontrager – River Run Kennels is linked to 8 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Shih Tzu, Zuchon (Teddy Bear)
Latest inspectionDecember 4, 2025
Latest Dog Count8464 adults · 20 puppies
USDA licenses — 2 on file35-A-0498, 35-A-0375
Wisconsin license
Inspections on file8 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Wilbur L Bontrager – River Run Kennels is linked to 8 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from March 2016 to December 2025.

Across 8 inspections between March 2016 and December 2025, inspectors recorded between 25 dogs and 84 dogs at Wilbur L Bontrager – River Run Kennels. The most recent count was 84 dogs on December 4, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
March 17, 2016USDA 35-A-0375Pre-license inspection #225 dogsNone
January 4, 2017USDA 35-A-0375Routine inspection33 dogs1 finding
May 17, 2017USDA 35-A-0375Routine inspection41 dogsNone
May 10, 2018USDA 35-A-0375Routine inspection48 dogsNone
March 28, 2022USDA 35-A-0498Pre-license inspection34 dogsNone
March 15, 2024USDA 35-A-0498Routine inspection79 dogsNone
March 18, 2025USDA 35-A-0498Re-license inspection72 dogsNone
December 4, 2025USDA 35-A-0498Routine inspection84 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

January 4, 2017 — Routine inspection, USDA 35-A-0375

33 dogs recorded (23 adults · 10 puppies).

  • Expired medication used on animals

    A bottle of expired ivermectin (expired 10/2016) was in the medicine cabinet and had been used in some animals at the facility since the expiration date. The use of expired medications may not be effective or may cause reactions in animals. For the health of the animals, ensure that expired medications are not used in animals and are properly disposed of. Correct by 1/5/2017.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Wilbur L Bontrager – River Run Kennels been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 8 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Wilbur L Bontrager – River Run Kennels keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, December 4, 2025, inspectors counted 84 dogs (64 adults · 20 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Wilbur L Bontrager – River Run Kennels raise?

The records name Shih Tzu, Zuchon (Teddy Bear). Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Wilbur L Bontrager – River Run Kennels hold?

  • USDA licence 35-A-0498 — expires 3/29/2028
  • USDA licence 35-A-0375 — Cancelled 4/9/2019

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