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, 2025Latest Dog Count8464 adults · 20 puppiesUSDA licenses — 2 on file35-A-0498, 35-A-0375Wisconsin licenseInspections on file8 USDA
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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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
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 17, 2016
USDA 35-A-0375
Pre-license inspection #2
25 dogs
None
January 4, 2017
USDA 35-A-0375
Routine inspection
33 dogs
1 finding
May 17, 2017
USDA 35-A-0375
Routine inspection
41 dogs
None
May 10, 2018
USDA 35-A-0375
Routine inspection
48 dogs
None
March 28, 2022
USDA 35-A-0498
Pre-license inspection
34 dogs
None
March 15, 2024
USDA 35-A-0498
Routine inspection
79 dogs
None
March 18, 2025
USDA 35-A-0498
Re-license inspection
72 dogs
None
December 4, 2025
USDA 35-A-0498
Routine inspection
84 dogs
None
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.
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?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.