I have two females and one male. They all live in my house and actually they pretty much run the house! I breed my two females and raise their puppies in my house as well.
I agree with the viewpoints already shared. There are no certainties that because pets are in the house they are well taken care of. I think that when you go to a persons home, you can tell what is going on there most of the time. Is it clean? Do the dogs look well cared for (brushed, clean teeth, good dispositions etc.) Ask how old the female is and how many litters she has had. If the answer is more litters than how many years she is I would see that as a red flag. Ask what kind of dog food they are fed. Ask for recomendations from other customers. Look to see if there are toys and chew bones and pet beds. Ask about the parents dispositions and ask specific questions like, what is the mother's favorite fun activity, what does the mother like to snack on most . . . There are lots of ways to get a good idea of what kind of breeder you are dealing with. I spend lots of time with my customers. They are always welcome to come by and visit with my dogs and puppies. They are welcome to call me with questions anytime. I keep in touch long after my babies leave - I get pictures and stories about them all the time - I even started a little scrapbook of all the babies we have had.
Good luck - I hope this helps!
