William & Darcy Smith – Sparks Kennel

Bennington, Kansas

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

William & Darcy Smith – Sparks Kennel is linked to 15 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records

Latest inspectionFebruary 9, 2026

Latest Dog Count30 adults · 3 puppies

USDA license48-B-0107

Exp. 2/27/2029

Kansas license

Inspections on file15 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

William & Darcy Smith – Sparks Kennel is linked to 15 public inspection reports, from June 2014 to February 2026.

Across 15 inspections between June 2014 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 0 dogs and 8 dogs at William & Darcy Smith – Sparks Kennel. The most recent count was 3 dogs on February 9, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
June 11, 2014	USDA 48-B-0107	Routine inspection	0 dogs	None
May 5, 2015	USDA 48-B-0107	Routine inspection	4 dogs	None
April 18, 2016	USDA 48-B-0107	Routine inspection	0 dogs	None
April 5, 2017	USDA 48-B-0107	Routine inspection	0 dogs	None
February 14, 2018	USDA 48-B-0107	Routine inspection	0 dogs	None
June 12, 2019	USDA 48-B-0107	Routine inspection	7 dogs	None
August 25, 2020	USDA 48-B-0107	Routine inspection	3 dogs	None
June 30, 2021	USDA 48-B-0107	Routine inspection	0 dogs	None
April 18, 2022	USDA 48-B-0107	Routine inspection	6 dogs	None
December 8, 2022	USDA 48-B-0107	Re-license inspection	8 dogs	None
February 15, 2023	USDA 48-B-0107	Routine inspection	0 dogs	None
March 12, 2024	USDA 48-B-0107	Routine inspection	7 dogs	None
February 4, 2025	USDA 48-B-0107	Routine inspection	3 dogs	None
January 20, 2026	USDA 48-B-0107	Re-license inspection	0 dogs	None
February 9, 2026	USDA 48-B-0107	Routine inspection	3 dogs	None

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has William & Darcy Smith – Sparks Kennel been cited by inspectors?

No. 15 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.

How many dogs does William & Darcy Smith – Sparks Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, February 9, 2026, inspectors counted 3 dogs (0 adults · 3 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does William & Darcy Smith – Sparks Kennel hold?

USDA licence 48-B-0107 — expires 2/27/2029

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