Originally, in the beginning (27 years ago,) we were a very small breeder and raised our dogs in our house. However as we grew in size we decided it was best to have a facility for our breeding parents and puppies. In our County we are allowed to have 4 dogs in a household. So, being County, State, and Federally regulated we have a kennel in walking distance from our house on our 5- acre lot. 
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A front view of our kennel
Our Nursery:

Newborn puppies

When the puppies are born we keep them and mom in one of these 5-sided metal kennels. This kind of kennel provides more warmth for the newborns. A puppies average temperature is 100.0-102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Until 4 weeks of age, puppies cannot regulate their own body heat. We also provide them with a heating pad, beds, and a space heater if needed. Throughout the day mom is let out for exercise.

Puppies 4+ weeks

Once the puppies are a little older, and can regulate their own body temperature, we move mom and her puppies into a larger 3' by 3' or 4' by 4' exercise pen depending on litter size/ size of mom. We do keep the temperature of the whole nursery around 80 degrees all the time.

Puppies 7+ weeks

If the weather is nice, we will put the puppies outside to play and get fresh air. We have now upgraded the tent pictured left to two metal gazebos that are 10' by 10'. The gazebo's are great because it provides shade and has a zip-able mesh mosquito netting.

Our Breeding Parents:

Our breeding parents are housed in a heated facility with access to the outdoors. Each male has his own individual area and housed with 2 to 3 females in compatible groups. Our breeding is​ controlled. They are also provided with food 24/7, fresh water, beds, and treats and toys. Our breeding adults retire around 5 to 6 years of age, so that they have over half their life left to live in a pet home. Most small breeds live until 13-17 years of age. According to AKC, you can breed a dog until they're 12 years old, however, we feel that the second half of their lives should be as a spayed/neutered adult in a pet home. 

We are considered a small breeder. We do have a larger number of dogs, however, it is necessary to keep the gene pool wide and not inbreed.