Minnesota Puppy Store Sourcing

*It is important to note that the USDA has had numerous issues found during their two most recent audits performed by the Office of the Inspector General. Just because the note below may mention a clean report, it is still extremely important to research before you buy. Click here to view important questions to ask any puppy seller before money is exchanged.

You can view the audits in full here: oig_audit_2010 oig_audit_2021

The 2021 Audit found the following areas of concern with the USDA’s dog breeder inspection program: Needs to Ensure the Reliability and Security of its Mission‐Critical Information System;  Should Improve Controls Over Its Complaint Process

The 2010 Audit found the following areas of concern within the USDA’s dog breeder inspection program: Enforcement Process Was Ineffective Against Problematic Dealers; Inspectors Did Not Cite or Document Violations Properly To Support Enforcement Actions; New Penalty Worksheet Calculated Minimal Penalties; Misused Guidelines to Lower Penalties for AWA Violators; Some Large Breeders Circumvented AWA by Selling Animals Over the Internet; Security Controls Need to Be Addressed for AC’s New Information System; Did Not Adequately Establish Payment Plans for Stipulations

Faribault Animal Center: 

1. Alicia Krogman, Logical Sovereignty LLC AKA Irish Lane Kennel, Aully’s Kennel and My Dainty Puppy. Mount Vernon, Iowa-  At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 56 adult breeding dogs and 27 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2022 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, records, and veterinary care for dogs. In 2021 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to records, housing facilities (x2), primary enclosures, and veterinary care for dogs.
2. Gina Den Boer and Nolan Den Boer, DB Puppy Palace AKA Den Boer Kennels. Rock Valley, Iowa- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 34 adult breeding dogs and 19 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 

Four Paws and a Tail

1. Allen Bontrager (F). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 38 adult breeding dogs and 23 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2023 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to primary enclosures and veterinary care for dogs.
2. Allen Miller (A). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 17 adult breeding dogs and 10 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2023 this facility received a USDA violation pertaining to primary enclosures.
3. Andrew Miller (E). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 49 adult breeding dogs and 45 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
4. Benjamin Lambright Allen Bontrager (M). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 44 adult breeding dogs and 23 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2024 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. In 2022 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to  time and method of identification and cleaning/ sanitization/ housekeeping/ pest control. In 2021 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to: time and method of identification, records, housing facilities, and cleaning/ sanitization/ housekeeping/ pest control.
5. Brian Mohrfeld, Select Puppies AKA Lucky Puppies Co. West Point, Iowa- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 114 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. This facility is a dog brokering facility which buys puppies from others and resells them to stores. 
6. David Bontrager, Maple Hill Kennel. Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 18 adult breeding dogs and 3 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2024 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to exercise for dogs and veterinary care for dogs. In 2022 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to  primary enclosures and veterinary care for dogs. This facility also received This a ‘teachable moment’ by the USDA in 2022 for record keeping. This teachable moment likely should have been a violation. 
7. David Nisley (J), Four Paws. Westby, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 90 adult breeding dogs and 54 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
8. David Miller (A). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 32 adult breeding dogs and 11 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2024 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to attending veterinarian, records, primary enclosures (critical), exercise for dogs. 
9. Denton Headings. Buffalo, Missouri- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 50 adult breeding dogs and 34 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
10. Elmer Miller (Junior). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 22 adult breeding dogs and 8 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2023 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care.
11. Floyd Miller. Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 32 adult breeding dogs and 15 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. This facility has since canceled their license.
12. Jacob Bontrager (S). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 50 adult breeding dogs and 27 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
13. Jacob Miller (L). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 29 adult breeding dogs and 5 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
14. James Miller (R). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 33 adult breeding dogs and 15 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
15. Joas Bontrager. Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known state inspection, this facility had 16 adult breeding dogs and 6 puppies with no documented state violations in the last 5 years. 
16. Jonathan Chupp (D) and Jolene Chupp, Chupps Playful Pets. Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 17 adult breeding dogs and 9 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2024 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to primary enclosures and veterinary care for dogs. In 2023 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and sheltered housing.
17.  Kameron Cooper and Makenzie Cooper, KMC Kennels LLC. Salem, Iowa- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 12 adult breeding dogs and 14 puppies with no documented USDA violations in the last 5 years. 
18. Mary Ann Bontrager and Ervin Bontrager (W). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 62 adult breeding dogs and 49 puppies with no documented USDA violations in the last 5 years. 
19. Nathan Otto. Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 15 adult breeding dogs and 7 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2023 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and veterinary care for dogs.
20. Orva Miller. Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 31 adult breeding dogs and 18 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2023 this facility received a USDA violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care.
21. Philip Bontrager, North Star Kennel. Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 36 adult breeding dogs and 15 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2024 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to the use of tags, veterinary care for dogs. In 2022 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. In 2022 this facility received Wisconsin state violations pertaining to general dog care (x2).
22. Titus Yoder. Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 60 adult breeding dogs and 44 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2022 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to time and method of identification, records, and primary enclosures. In 2021 this facility received Wisconsin state violations pertaining to general dog sales, general dog care, dogs kept indoors, and rabies control program. This facility has since canceled their license.

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