Willis D Knepp – WLK Kennels is linked to 9 public inspection reports from USDA.
Breed(s)
Pekapoo, Poodle
Latest inspectionAugust 28, 2025Latest Dog Count6438 adults · 26 puppiesUSDA licenses — 2 on file32-A-1085, 32-A-0683Indiana licenseInspections on file9 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
Willis D Knepp – WLK Kennels is linked to 9 public inspection reports, from April 2018 to August 2025.
Across 9 inspections between April 2018 and August 2025, inspectors recorded between 9 dogs and 100 dogs at Willis D Knepp – WLK Kennels. The most recent count was 64 dogs on August 28, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
April 16, 2018
USDA 32-A-0683
Routine inspection
9 dogs
None
September 18, 2018
USDA 32-A-0683
Routine inspection
52 dogs
None
October 3, 2019
USDA 32-A-0683
Routine inspection
59 dogs
None
February 25, 2021
USDA 32-A-0683
Routine inspection
76 dogs
None
February 23, 2022
USDA 32-A-0683
Routine inspection
65 dogs
None
August 9, 2023
USDA 32-A-0683
Routine inspection
100 dogs
None
February 2, 2024
USDA 32-A-1085
Pre-license inspection
80 dogs
None
August 20, 2024
USDA 32-A-1085
Routine inspection
94 dogs
None
August 28, 2025
USDA 32-A-1085
Routine inspection
64 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Willis D Knepp – WLK Kennels been cited by inspectors?
No. 9 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Willis D Knepp – WLK Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, August 28, 2025, inspectors counted 64 dogs (38 adults · 26 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Willis D Knepp – WLK Kennels raise?
The records name Pekapoo, Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Willis D Knepp – WLK 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.