Each new mother has a private suite - 

with a resting area, a 'whelp box' for her to give birth and nurse and nurture her puppies until she weans them when they are about 5-6 weeks.  Until that time, we do not disturb her unless absolutely necessary - such as recording daily weights for each puppy.

Our outdoor spaces are large play areas for a few dogs to play with toys.  Each year we add new puppies to our potential list of future breeding dogs.  We have gone as far as southern US to find appropriate breeding stock. We are careful to choose good quality dogs with great personalities to produce our desired temperment.