Breeder Profile

John Bontrager Jr

Dalton,
Wisconsin
License Details

License Type

USDA Breeder

Secondary Label

State Licensed

Active USDA License

35-A-0368

Active State License

WI 402707
Selling Information

Sells to Pet Stores

Yes

Sells to Brokers

Yes

Sells To Online Marketplace/Broker

No

Adult Count

61
Non-Compliance Issues

Has Non-Compliances

Yes

History of Non-Compliance Issues or Violations

2023 State2025 USDA Non-Critical
Pet Store Connections

2027 Pet Store Connections Count

2026 Pet Store Connections Count

7

2025 Pet Store Connections Count

14

2024 Pet Store Connections Count

14

2023 Pet Store Connections Count

11
USDA Inspection History
Inspection Date: 2022-02-24
John Bontrager Jr.

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (70), Dog Puppy (33)

Certificate Number

35-A-0368

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2023-05-03
John Bontrager Jr.

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (59), Dog Puppy (47)

Certificate Number

35-A-0368

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2025-03-03
John Bontrager Jr.

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (59), Dog Puppy (43)

Certificate Number

35-A-0368

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2025-09-29
John Bontrager Jr.

Inspection Severity

Non-Critical

Violation Categories

Time and method of identification

Animal Type

Dog Adult (61), Dog Puppy (32)

Certificate Number

35-A-0368

2.50(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Time and method of identification.
Some adult dogs (born and raised at the facility) did not have their official tag assigned to them but they were identifiable in the records. Adult dogs must be identified by an official tag to ensure easy recognition and tracking of animal husbandry. Ensure that each adult dog is properly identified by an official tag as required and is affixed to the animal’s neck by means of a collar made of material generally considered acceptable to pet owners as a means of identifying their pet dogs or cats, or is be identified by a distinctive and legible tattoo marking acceptable to and approved by the Administrator. ***Correct by November 1, 2025. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. n

Inspection Date: 2026-06-25
John Bontrager Jr.

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (56), Dog Puppy (29)

Certificate Number

35-A-0368

No violations recorded (clean inspection).