[avborges]

I also agree with that it's a matter of preference as long as the dogs are taken care of. I have two adults (male and female) and I just had a litter with 8 yorkies! Unfortunately two died but now we have a house full with 6 puppies! The puppies are almost 4 weeks old and I keep them in a pen with mom. Since the mom is very protective, the male is staying with us upstairs. I don't see any problems having them in the house. I bought my female from a breeder who had a kennel and over 25 dogs, many different breeds. The male I bought from a breeder who had them at home. I felt the home breeder had more control and knew each puppy individually - it just seemed easier. But the other breeder was qualified and my female is just as healthy and beautiful as the male.